72 Sewing Projects for the Home

Needing some new home decor ideas that you can sew? Some of the most incredible and creative home decor ideas I have ever seen were homemade and hand sewn. There is just something about the look of handmade sewing projects that mass produced items will never capture. Home decor sewing projects are not just for the experts, either. Plenty of awesome sewing projects are perfect for beginners and can even be made pretty quickly. With a basic sewing machine and a trip or two to the fabric store plus a little hard work and ingenuity, you can make some the the best curtains, pillows, bedding, rugs, napkins and home decor. Craft ideas like these make super DIY gifts for friends and family, too - especially housewarming gifts! Check out these do it yourself ideas and tutorials for home accessories and decor you will be be proud to show off. 79 Sewing Projects for your Home 1. DIY Fabric Floor Mat melissating With just a few supplies and fabric of your choice, you can create a customized vinyl floor mat that will be the envy of your friends and family. This is an easy project that will hopefully last you a long time! While this may not work as an exterior doormat, this is great in the kitchen! 2. French Mattress Style Cushion diyjoy Follow the super clear, detailed video tutorial and then reference our step by step photos to get the perfect outdoor seating- DYI style so you can really enjoy spring and summer in your backyard or on your porch. For outdoor patio seating, these cushion for your chairs will be enjoyed all summer long, even all year. Start sewing now so you can enjoy yours! 3. DIY Reversible Fabric Storage Bin haberdasheryfun Wow, this DIY Reversible Fabric Storage Bin looks so great and functional. Wouldn’t they make an awesome baby shower or house-warming gift? Fill it with a bunch of goodies and you are good to go. The only problem I see is that if you make one to give as a gift, you may decide to keep it at the last moment. 4. Reversible Table Runner tealandlime If you're looking for a comprehensive tutorial on sewing a reversible table runner, look no further. Check out this article now! Follow this easy step by step tutorial to make a reversible table runner in less than an hour and for under $10. A DIY table runner is a great project for the holidays or other seasonal events. This tutorial includes a video, written directions, and photos. 5. DIY Ribbon Trimmed Roman Shades lifelovelarson I've been wanting to do a roman shade in our kitchen forever, I'm totally stealing this tutorial! I saw these on the Pottery Barn website and have been dying for them but just can't bring myself to spend the money. I love the decorative touch of the ribbon, yet they still have a very clean and modern look. So perfect! Can't wait to make them! 6. Adjustable Apron Sewing Pattern purlsoho The apron looks so lovely and I absolutely want to give it a try. This tutorial teaches you how to sew a chef's apron. As far as aprons go, it's pretty basic. This pattern has only four pieces, three if you cheat and buy bias tape for the tie. Really, it is crazy-easy to make. You can use cute fabric to make a hostess apron or use matching fabric to make a parent-child pair of aprons. 7. Cozy Pillow Bed dabblesandbabbles This Cozy Pillow Bed is super easy to make, and you’ll whip it up in no time flat. Learn how to sew a cozy pillow bed with this quick and easy sewing tutorial – a great beginner sewing project. Perfect for reading, lounging, sleepovers, and camping! Love this idea, going to make one for my little boys mini-man-cave. 8. Black and White Pot Holders wecanmakeanything Make this easy DIY Black and White Pot Holders for your kitchen to protect your table from hot dishes! To make your own snazzy pot holders, pin everything together, & sew with a straight seam around all sides. Cut off any excess fabric around the edges (cut close to the seam but not close enough to cut any threads), & sew diagonally across all layers in both directions. 9. Super Simple Dishtowels Tutorial purlsoho No mitered corners, no tricky stitches, just some beautiful fabric and a few straight seams! This pattern is the easiest and quickest of the bunch, and it’s also a truly great gift: our Super Simple Dishtowels. Dishtowels are not only essential kitchen companions (for minor spills, hot handles, and wet dishes), but they also give personality to a kitchen with a dash of color and an element of surprise! 10. Curtains from Vintage Scarves apartmenttherapy A vintage scarf from a flea market or yard sale can be a hard thing to pass up. So hard, in fact, that you might find yourself with quite the collection. If your scarf stash is getting a bit out of control, this could be the perfect project for you! This is a great project for beginners, or in my case, the “all I have to do is look at the machine and it breaks” type. If you can sew a semi-straight line, you can make a curtain out of scarves! 11. DIY Yarn Tassel Duvet Blanket freckleandfair 12. DIY Shower Curtain beckhamandbelle 13. DIY Thermal Insulated Blackout Shades bybrittanygoldwyn 14. DIY 5 Minute Woven Pillow biggerthanthethreeofus 15. Easy Colorblock Throw Pillows plasteranddisaster 16. Simple Fabric Heart Coasters Tutorial thirtyhandmadedays 17. Easy Oven Mitt gingercake 18. Anthropologie Tassel Pillow Knock Off sewinginnomansland 19. Easy Acorn Coasters seasonedhomemaker 20. DIY 5 Minute Cloth Napkin Tutorial vivaveltoro 21. Ruffle Shower Curtain Tutorial elleapparelblog 22. Grab Bags bhg 23. Sew a Quilted Tablet Cover With Zippered Pocket so-sew-easy 24. DIY Throw Blanket Tutorial makinglemonadeblog 25. How To Make Reversible Placemats growingupgabel 26. Make your Own Dinner Napkins for Cheap overthebigmoon 27. Reusable Snack Bags yesterfood 28. Hanging Dishtowels allfreesewing 29. Flour Sack Dish Towels alamodefabric 30. Stay-Put Kitchen Towel pin-sew-press 31. Easy to Make Back Tab Curtains liagriffith 32. DIY Bed Sheet Curtains nalleshouse 33. Make Your Own Macrame Curtain abeautifulmess 34. DIY Bay Window Curtain Rod & Back Tab Curtains domesticimperfection 35. Quilted Floor Cushion Tutorial dobleufa 36. How to Make a Chair Cushion missmustardseed 37. DIY Tufted Storage Ottoman hometalk 38. Easy Peasy Floor Cushion DIY hometalk 39. Re-Purposed Sweater Pillows tidbits-cami 40. Floor Pillow Poufs fiskars 41. DIY Vintage Style Pillow Cases town-n-country-living 42. How to Make a Pillowcase Burrito Style seasonedhomemaker 43. How To Make An Envelope Pillow newtoncustominteriors 44. Travel Pillow yesterfood 45. DIY Sweater Pouf Ottoman thoughtsfromalice 46. DIY Arrow Floor Pouf twindragonflydesigns 47. Log Slice Pouf Tutorial for Birch Fabrics swoodsonsays 48. DIY Kids Bean Bag Chair in 30 Minutes projectnursery 49. How to Make a Fabric Pouf Ottoman hgtv 50. How to Sew a Pillow Cover with Invisible Zipper polkadotchair 51. DIY Gold Arrow Pillows simplydesigning 52. DIY Flannel Blankets joann 53. Flower Pot Cozy acharmingproject 54. How to Sew a Pillow with a Zipper thechroniclesofhome 55. Hammock Chair DIY abeautifulmess 56. Basic Pillow And Pillow Sham diyjoy 57. Fabric Bins love-to-sew 58. DIY Dropcloth Rug verypaige 59. DIY Cornered Tablecloth Tutorial happystronghome 60. DIY Burlap Table Runner with Tassels onsuttonplace 61. Easy DIY Table Runner Tutorial sewmuchado 62. Easy DIY Bandana Table Cloth thegraciouswife 63. How to Sew a Drawstring Laundry Bag ehow 64. Flower Garden Table Runner bloglovin 65. Tulip Table Runner southernfabricblog 66. DIY Slip Covered Ottoman heytherehome 67. How To Make An Ironing Board Cover the36thavenue 68. DIY Washable Reusable Bowl Covers thegraciouswife 69. Reversible Kitchenaid Mixer Cover swoodsonsays 70. Hot Pan or Skillet Handle Cover so-sew-easy 71. Vintage Bandana Bowl Covers sadieseasongoods 72. Insulated Casserole Carriers homemadebyjill