9 Simple to Sew Projects

Want to sew something that doesn't take a lot of fabric or pattern pieces? This is the list for you! I've compiled 9 Simple Sewing projects that are easy and great for beginners. These are great scrap busters and some make wonderful gifts, too!

Projects to Sew:

1. Keychain
2. Headband
3. Zipper Bag​
4. Apple Watchband Scrunchie
5. Fabric Basket
6. Pillow
7. Small Purse
8. Advent Calendar
9. Hair Scrunchie
   
   

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1. Keychain

We all need keychains for our keys or extra sets of keys. You can increase the length of this to make a wristlet or lanyard as well. 

Supplies:

• Fat Quarter or large strip of fabric
• Lightweight interfacing
• Matching thread
• Metal key ring
• Iron + ironing board
• Sewing machine + notions

1. Cut a rectangle piece of fabric that measures 8" long by 4" wide. You can always cut this shorter if you'd like but, this is a good starting size for a pocket key fob..
2. Apply interfacing according to the manufactures instructions. 
3. Fold the fabric in half, wrong sides together, lengthwise, and press.
4. Fold one long edge into the center crease you've previously made. Press. 
5. Do the same with the other side. Press. Fold the edges in again and you should now have one long strip. Give it a good press once again.
6. Top stitch 1/8" using 3mm-3.5mm stitch length, from the folded edge starting from the top. Repeat on the other side, starting at the top. (This will help with any puckering that may occur).

Cut strip of fabric. Interface the piece if desired.

Fold the strip in half, press.

Fold each half towards the middle crease, press.

Fold and press both sides towards the middle, then press again.

After you press, topstitch down each side, 1/8" from the edge.

Topstitching should look like this.

Grab the ring and slide it onto the fabric strip. Pick which side you want on the outside.

​Fold one end over the ring about 1/2". 

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​Sorry for the blurry photos, my camera was mad at me. ;)

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