Beginner Sewing Patterns
New to sewing or looking to refresh your skills? Explore our collection of free beginner sewing patterns to help you gain confidence, from easy clothes to make to simple accessories and projects for children and home.

Make a crop top with our free sewing pattern
Discover your new summer wardrobe staple with our easy crop top pattern.

How to make a felt doll family
Learn how to make a felt doll family with this tutorial to create doll versions of the whole family (pets included).

How to make headbands: free sewing pattern and upcycling project!
Slick back your tresses with these DIY hairbands made in a few simple steps. In this tutorial we'll talk you through two different ways to make your own headbands in this quick and easy tutorial.
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How to make fabric paper chains
This clever twist on the traditional paper chain by Jennie Jones will adorn your home with seasonal cheer. Read our step-by-step guide...

Free pom pom apron sewing pattern!
Get ready for teatime with this pom pom apron by The New Craft House. Use this free apron sewing pattern to whip up your new kitchen essential.

Get the kids sewing with these fun & easy projects they're guaranteed to love!
Encourage children's creativity with our guide to easy sewing projects for kids and help them discover a new hobby!

Sew your own infinity dress – no pattern needed!
Twist it, drape it, tie it... make one infinity dress, then enjoy countless ways to wear it! Portia Lawrie shows you how to sew a convertible infinity dress

Sew our fun wrap skirt pattern!

How to sew a Bento bag
Make your own Japanese-style fabric bag with our free bento bag sewing pattern.

How to make a fanny pack: easy step-by-step pattern
Fanny packs (also known as bum bags) are back! Make your own version of this 80s accessory with our fanny pack pattern by Karoline Dahrling Hughes.

DIY polkadot headband tutorial: Jump on this 2025 hair accessory trend
Make a Parisian-inspired headband in just six steps with this free headband sewing pattern.

Simply Sewing patterns & templates
If you're a Simply Sewing reader, bookmark this post and use it to find links to all of our recent issues' patterns and templates for the projects inside our magazine.

Make our free Christmas bunting sewing pattern and decorate your home with handmade style for the festive season!
Reach for the fun prints, gold stitching and shiny sequins – Anna Alicia's simple Christmas bunting ticks all the boxes!

Learn how to make fairy wands for kids and cast a bit of crafty magic
Every fairy princess needs a magic wand and these pretty stars make the perfect gift for any aspiring spell-caster.

15 skirt sewing patterns to sew tonight
Get set for summer with our collection of our favourite free skirt sewing patterns

Sew your own stylish sleepwear by learning how to make pyjama bottoms!
Get ready to relax – We show you how to make pyjamas in our free tutorial.

How to make a fabric flower brooch with scraps of fabric
Make a fabric flower brooch for spring! These little blooms are a doddle to make so make a few and pin to lapels, accessories handbags and embellish spring footwear.

How to make the cutest trick or treat bucket for Halloween
Boo! Have fun with this frighteningly fun Halloween craft project as we show you how to make a trick or treat bucket using fabric, felt and a few basic sewing supplies.

How to build a capsule wardrobe with Simply Sewing
Create and sew your own capsule wardrobe that all mix-and-match together, so you can easily create many different combos and outfits.

10 easy and free dress patterns for beginners
Browse our range of stunning free dress patterns and refresh your wardrobe. Choose your favourite and get sewing!

Sew our easy jeans patch monster tonight
Patch up your little monster’s worn jeans with Jessica Entwistle’s tutorial for a quick and easy monster jeans patch.

How to make a hair bow in just a few simple steps
You may have seen the gorgeous hair bows all over the high street right now but we are going to show you how to make one of your own. Follow Simply Sewing Technical Editor Sarah Taylor's demonstration video below.

How to make a bag charm
Bag charms are our favourite trend for summer so we've put together this easy bag charm tutorial.

