30+ Free Kid & Teen Sewing Projects Perfect for Beginners

This simple pillowcase project lets kids decorate a plain pillowcase with some fun applique shapes that they design themselves. It's a great way to use up a bunch of fabric scraps.

Did you know you can print on fabric? Just look for inkjet compatible fabric sheets at your favorite craft store. Use the printable sheets to create a pillow featuring some of their favorite people.

Kids love quilts! So do teens for that matter. Create a soft and snuggly quilt with this free tutorial.

This is one of the most popular tutorials on our site! We've created a simplified version of the original pattern perfect for beginning stitchers.

This is a fun way to use up some cute novelty fabrics. Let kids sew their own pillowcases featuring their favorite colors and prints.

Road trips can be fun but also chaos inducing! So many things in the car that get lost easily. Let kids stitch up a pillow with a pocket to hold electronics, snacks and more.

This cute doll quilt features a ruffle detail and is just the right size for an 18" doll.

Turn two fat quarters into a baby doll quilt with this tutorial. There are no seams to match and it's a great way to practice machine quilting.

This project features a zipper but it is still a good one for kids to tackle. The zipper is not hard to sew as long as you follow the directions in the pattern closely.

This doll blanket is self-binding and super fast to sew! It's sized just for their favorite baby doll.

Fleece blankets are fun to make but tieing the fringe can get old quick. This fleece blanket does not need to be tied and features a monogram detail.

Get a head start on summer with this fun USA tee. The tutorial teaches you how to add an applique to a t-shirt. So if you don't want a USA tee you can easily change the image to anything you like.

Give a plain tee a bit of pop with a colorful pocket. Includes free pattern for the pocket shape.

This apron is made from a tablecloth! Great for a little chef or BBQ master!

This is a beach towel believe it or not! A few simple modifications make it a perfect swimsuit cover-up.

I love twirl skirts. They are perfect for hot summer days. This one is made from a few different fabrics and can easily be customized.

Stitch a skirt with just a few pieces of fabric. A bit of decorative trim makes this skirt even more fun to make.

This skirt tutorial teaches you how to draft a pattern for a circle skirt. You can create a pattern to fit the recipient. There is a bit of math involved in the pattern drafting but that's a good thing in my opinion!

Stitch up a cute wrap skirt from some bright and fun fabric prints!

Decorate a simple t-shirt with fabric scraps!

Hack two t-shirts into a summer dress.

Add a touch of lace to a purchased t-shirt to make a fun new top.

These cute bookmarks take very little fabric and only have a few seams to sew! Kids can customize them with all of their favorite colors.

Teens will especially love this project which features a sewn tie knotted around a purchased elastic.

This bookmark is practically no-sew and features a long elastic to that it attaches to a book or notebook securely.

This fabric bookmark tutorial is perfect for little hands and features very little sewing.

These chapstick holders make great teacher gifts! Kids & Teens can sew them and give them to their favorite teachers as a great way to say thank you!

Stitch up a fun lip gloss case with a clear front. It's simple to sew and features a snap closure.

Get ready for a party with this bunting tutorial. Let kids pick out their favorite fabrics and colors.

Tame the tangle with this cord keeper tutorial. It's very beginner-friendly. They also make great gifts!

Cold hands? Stitch up a few hand warmers to keep around during the cold winter months. They can be heated in the microwave and will keep your fingers toasty for a long time!