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
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
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
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
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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
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!
7. Cozy Pillow Bed
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
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.
10. Curtains from Vintage Scarves
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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
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22. Fabric Basket
Every room in my house needs one more basket. This one sews up large and sturdy enough for toys or yarn, the pattern is free, and it is genuinely aimed at beginners. Pretty storage beats plastic bins every time. Polka Dot Chair has the pattern.
24. Flannel and Sherpa Blanket
About an hour of sewing gets you a blanket so soft it never makes it back to the linen closet. Flannel on one side, sherpa on the other, and my family fights over it nightly. It is the easiest way I know to make a real throw. It’s Always Autumn has the method.
32. DIY Bed Sheet Curtains
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37. Ottoman Slipcover
Ottomans take a beating from feet and start looking shabby long before anything else in the room does. Rather than replacing mine I made a fitted cover for it, and it reads as tailored rather than homemade. Sew4Home has the tutorial.
38. DIY Floor Cushion
Big, squashy and completely kid approved. This flannel floor cushion is a straightforward sew with a quilted option if you want one, and it adds a cozy spot to a room without buying furniture. I made two. Swoodson Says has the pattern.
48. DIY Kids Bean Bag Chair in 30 Minutes
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49. Round Floor Pouf
This pouf looks high end and goes together with straight seams, which is my favorite possible combination. The tone on tone piecing gives it real upholstered structure rather than the floppy kind. It is a proper statement piece. The tutorial is at Sew4Home.
51. DIY Gold Arrow Pillows
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52. Bandana Pillows
Two bandanas and a couple of seams is the entire project, and I have made more of these than I can count. They bring casual color to a sofa or a porch swing and they cost next to nothing. I still think they are the cutest country craft going. Here is how I make mine.
58. DIY Dropcloth Rug
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60. Jeans Pocket Placemats
Old jeans should never be thrown out, at least not in my opinion. Turned into placemats with the pocket left on, they hold the silverware and bring durable denim charm to a casual table. It is my favorite kind of upcycle. My tutorial is here.
63. Mesh Laundry Bag
Delicates come out of my machine in one piece now, which was not always the case. A mesh bag protects them in the wash and doubles as packing organization when I travel. Small project, real payoff. So Sew Easy walks you through it.
64. Flower Garden Table Runner
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65. Tulip Table Runner
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