15+ Sewing Project Ideas for the Home
A variety of sewing projects for decorating, storage options, and organization for any room in your home. Each free sewing tutorial includes step-by-step instructions with pictures.
Change the look of your home by sewing some storage and organizational sewing projects listed below. These sewing ideas feature projects for your living room, kitchen, bedroom, or any room in your house.
Here is a list of some of the sewing essentials I use and where to find them:
- Fabric – my favorite fabric shop
- Fusible interfacing – my go to is Pellon P44F Fusible Interfacing
- Cotton batting
- Insul-Bright
- Foam stabilizer – my go to is ByAnnie’s Soft and Stable
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter
- Clear ruler
- Sewing scissors
- Sewing machine
Be sure to check out all my favorite sewing supplies here.
Easy Fabric Napkin
You’ll have your table looking beautiful in no time by dressing it up using this easy sewing tutorial for fabric napkins.
Throw Pillow Cover – Envelope Style
Super easy envelope pillow cover sewing tutorial to easily change the look of your room by simply removing the throw pillow cover and adding a new one. Create a new cover for all the holidays for easy decorating.
Rectangle Storage Basket
The fabric rectangle basket sewing pattern is perfect for adding storage options to your home! Use in the kitchen for napkins, utensils, or seasonings, or in your sewing room to hold sewing notions or yarn. The handles on each end make it easy to carry and add cute accents to the basket.
Easy DIY Placemat
Use this easy DIY placemat sewing pattern to decorate your kitchen or dining room for any occasion. Change the fabric or make the placemats reversible using two different fabrics, one one each side.
Scrappy Quilted Coasters – Two Styles
Add color to your tables by sewing some scrappy quilted coasters! The sewing pattern includes two styles with templates. Perfect for decorating your home for any holiday or any occasion. Plus you’re using up your fabric scraps to make these fun mug rugs.
DIY Fabric Baskets – 3 Sizes
Add some extra storage and organization to your home with a pop of color using this easy fabric basket sewing tutorial in three sizes. Perfect storage baskets for tv remotes, potted plants, and so much more!
Self-Binding Fabric Napkins
The self-binding fabric napkins (napkins with a border and mitered corners) are easy to make and can dress up your table for the holidays or any special occasion. These napkins look great with a table center piece as well. Use this self-binding napkin sewing pattern to make any size you need.
Simple Fabric Tray
Sew a simple fabric tray any size you want using this fabric tray sewing tutorial. These trays are perfect for storing utensils on your table, crochet hooks, hair clips on your dresser, and many other small items in your home. Perfect sewing project for beginners!
Mini Fabric Storage Baskets with Handles – 2 Sizes
I love these mini fabric storage baskets! The sewing pattern includes two sizes and they are perfect for storing small items! Sewing notions in your sewing room, nail polish, paper clips or small office supplies, salt and pepper shakers, a small plant, and so many more possibilities!
Easy Quilted Hot Pad
The quilted hot pads sewing pattern is super easy and features a pocket to double as a pot holder. Sew a couple of these hot pads in cute fabric to brighten up your kitchen. See the oven mitt pattern below to sew a matching set.
Easy Quilted Oven Mitt
Sew a Quilted Oven Mitt to match your hot pads. Every home needs some fun accessories and you can never go wrong with an oven mitt. Perfect for gift giving, too!
Standard Size Pillowcase
A new pillowcase is one of the easiest and quickest ways to dress up or change the style of your bedroom. This standard size pillowcase sewing tutorial shows you how with easy to follow instructions with pictures. Perfect pillowcase sewing pattern for beginners.
Large Storage Basket with Handles
Sew a large fabric storage basket with handles for your home using this easy sewing tutorial. This large basket is perfect for throw pillows, blankets, yarn, fabric scraps, and so much more!
Small Tote Bag Basket
The cute small tote bag with handles doubles as a storage basket. This little tote bag basket is perfect for storing small items in your home such as tv remotes, game controllers, coasters, lotions, and more.
Scrap Fabric Pillow Cover
Throw pillows are another simple way to dress up your home. Try this sewing pattern for a scrappy throw pillow cover and brighten up your sofa or bedroom. With this sewing project, you’ll be changing your home decor and using up those fabric scraps! Win, win!
Fabric Tissue Box Cover
Learn to sew a pretty fabric tissue box cover using this easy sewing tutorial. Sew multiple tissue box covers to spruce up your home decor especially if you aren’t a fan of the design on the box. Make a cover for all holidays as well to make your home look nice and festive.
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Other home sewing projects to try:
- Memory Pillow Out of Shirts Sewing Project
- Adult Full-Size Apron Sewing Pattern
- Sewing Pattern Weights Sewing Tutorial
- Sewing Machine Cover Sewing Tutorial