Love to sew for that special little girl in your life or even an older teen or tween? Some of the most adorable sewing projects ever were created for girls and we found 31 of them that you simply must try. From room decor to clothes to accessories, these sewing patterns and tutorials make creative DIY gifts. Complete with easy step by step tutorials, you can’t go wrong with these awesome ideas.
31 Sewing Projects to Make for Girls
1. DIY Aromatherapy Cat Nap Eye Pillows
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Do you love easy sewing projects? This diy aromatherapy cat nap eye pillows idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the nap eye pillows. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
2. DIY Laptop Sleeves
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I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this diy laptop sleeves idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
3. DIY Monogrammed Zipper Bags
This diy monogrammed zipper bags idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Liagriffith to see every step.
4. Sleepover Pillowcase
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Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This sleepover pillowcase idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
5. DIY Boot Socks
DIY Boot Socks – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Infarrantlycreative’s full tutorial for all the details.
6. Fabric Bows
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the fabric bows. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Alexamariezurcher has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
8. Secret Pocket Pillow
Give this secret pocket pillow idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. The hidden pocket is the whole trick here, and I lovising with what I had on hand, and it stucking pillow. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Seekatesew to see every step.
9. Beach Towel Tote Bag
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This beach towel tote bag idea nails easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the towel tote bag. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
10. Water Resistant Phone Pouch
My family always aske this are the ones I save, and this water resistant phone pouch idea is one for pool days and beach bags. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Brassyapple’s full tutorial for all the details.
11. Ipad Sleeve
Ever crave a fun DIY? This ipad sleeve idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Crazylittleprojects has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
12. DIY Macaron Coin Purse
I have always loved fun crafts, and this diy macaron coin purse idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Handmadiya at the link.
13. Fleece Ear Warmers
This fleece ear warmers idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Atsecondstreet to see every step.
14. Hanging Door Pockets
Why make it complicated? This hanging door pockets idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the hanging door pockets. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Patternpile for the complete recipe.
16. Cute Slippers DIY
Here is home decor, and I keep coming back to it year after year. Store bought slippers never fit quite right, which is exactly why a handmade pair (in your fabric, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Awilson has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. DIY Iphone Wallet
From a quiet night in to a full house, this diy iphone wallet idea works if you love a fun DIY. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the iphone wallet. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from My3monsters at the link.
18. Pretty Little Key Fob
Try this pretty little key fob idea next time you’re after fun crafts. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Cloverandviolet to see every step.
19. DIY Make Up Brush Case
Liagriffith really knows a clear how-to, and this diy make up brush case idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Liagriffith for the complete recipe.
20. DIY Laptop Bag
A store bought bag never fits your laptop just right, and this diy laptop bag idea does. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Crafthabit’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. DIY Infinity Scarf
Looking for handmade goods that actually works? This diy infinity scarf idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Penniesintopearls has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Easy Tote Bag
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a fun DIY, and this easy tote bag idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the tote bag. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Crazylittleprojects at the link.
23. DIY Make Up Organizer
This diy make up organizer idea is fuss free and delivers on fun crafts. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Haberdasheryfun to see every step.
24. Ribbon Bookmarks
No need to overthink a clear how-to – this ribbon bookmarks idea is refreshingly simple. A ribbon bookmark is the kind of small gift people actually hang onto, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuckind of project. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Sparklesofsunshine for the complete recipe.
26. Easy DIY Nylon Headbands
I do not think I will ever get tired of a fun DIY like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Babesinhairland has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. DIY Hat Scarf And Mittens
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this diy hat scarf and mittens idea covers fun crafts either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Thatswhatchesaid at the link.
28. Polka Dot Pouch
Put this polka dot pouch idea on your list next time you want a clear how-to. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Polkadotchair to see every step.
29. Easy DIY Phone Charger Holder
Credit where it is due – Flamingotoes really delivers on a fun DIY, this easy diy phone charger holder idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Flamingotoes for the complete recipe.
31. Eye Glass Case
Craving a clear how-to without much effort? This eye glass case idea has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Free Tutorial has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
