Free pattern
Lined tote bag
14 × 14 in body; flat, no boxed base
Confident beginner
Allow 2–3 hours (planning estimate)
Cutting chart & steps ↗Patterns
Free sewing patterns.
Find a small project for a quiet afternoon, a useful gift, or a lovely piece of fabric from your stash.
Pick something you would enjoy making. Each of these six free patterns has a cutting chart and steps to follow here, with a printable PDF to keep.
6 patterns
Free pattern
Scrunchie
Fabric tube about 21 × 1.75 in before gathering
Beginner
Allow 30–45 minutes (planning estimate)
Cutting chart & steps ↗
Free pattern
Envelope pillow cover
16, 18 or 20 in square; 5 in back overlap
Beginner
Allow 1–2 hours (planning estimate)
Cutting chart & steps ↗
Free pattern
Drawstring bag
Small 6 × 8; medium 10 × 12; large 14 × 16 in
Beginner
Allow 1–2 hours (planning estimate)
Cutting chart & steps ↗
Free pattern
Christmas stocking
15 in high; opening 5 in flat; angular toe
Confident beginner
Allow 2–3 hours (planning estimate)
Cutting chart & steps ↗
Free pattern
Half apron
26 × 20 in including waistband; two 33 in exposed ties
Beginner
Allow 2–3 hours (planning estimate)
Cutting chart & steps ↗No quilt patterns in this first set. Use the three measured quilt blocks.
Give your fabric stash a new job
Turn cloth you already have into a reusable gift bag. Check the fabric guidance before cutting.
Try a small project