38 Teen Sewing Projects
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Sewing is not just for grandmas anymore! For teens looking to explore their creative side, these fun sewing projects can be the perfect way to express yourself. Whether you want to upcycle old clothes, make unique accessories, or create gifts for friends, there are so many things that you can sew to impress your friends with personalized creations!
So grab your fabric, thread, and sewing machine, and let’s get those creative juices flowing with some awesome teen-friendly sewing projects!
DIY T-Shirt Tote Bag
If you have a favorite t-shirt that you no longer wear, turn it into a t-shirt tote bag! This easy sewing project can be made in 5 minutes.
Scrunchies (Using Hair Elastics)
Using hair elastics to make scrunchies saves some time and you don’t have to buy yards of elastic cord!
Drawstring Backpack
Make an easy drawstring backpack to bring to the beach, to school, to camp or anywhere you want to bring some personal items with you. Coordinate fabrics to match your favorite outfits!
Tank Top Tote Bag
Whether you repurpose a tank top you already own or buy a cute one to use for this craft, our easy DIY tank top tote bag can be made in just a couple minutes! Be sure to add on some embellishments to customize your tote.
Journal / Planner Pen Pocket
Never lose your pen or pencil again when you make a journal pen holder. This elastic bookmark with pencil pouch works great with a diary, journal, daily planner or textbook.
Sunglasses Case
You can never have too many sunglasses cases! Make a case for every pair that you own, and be sure to choose fabrics that coordinate with your glasses!
DIY Scrunchies
Scrunchies are one of the easiest sewing projects you can start with! These are a fun DIY project because you can make a lot of them to coordinate with all of your outfits.
Cord Keeper
From phone chargers to laptop cords, everyone has power cords that need to stay organized. This easy DIY cord keeper is perfect for securing the charging cords for all of your electronics.
T-Shirt Tote Bag with Pocket
This easy t-shirt bag has an attached storage pocket so you can scrunch up the bag and store it inside.
Bow Scrunchie
Another variation of the scrunchie, this one has an attached bow for a feminine detail.
T-Shirt Sleeve Drawstring Bags
These small drawstring pouches can easily be made with the cut off sleeves from the t-shirt tote bags seen above.
These bags are perfect for organizing small items such as hair accessories, dice or game pieces.
Nail File Carrying Case
If you toss a nail file into your makeup pouch or purse, you may scratch your sunglasses, phone or other items also inside. This easy nail file carrying case prevents scratches.
Eye Pillow with Lavender
Treat yourself to a spa day with this beautiful eye pillow stuffed with lavender. Enjoy the calming aromatherapy while de-puffing your eyes.
Felt Flower Elastic Bookband
A pretty felt flower bookmark that can be stretched around the book pages of your current read or a journal.
This is just one of our many DIY bookmarks to sew.
Cactus Pencil Toppers
If you’ve got to sit through class, why not make it fun? These cactus pencil toppers are perfect for both pens and pencils.
Felt Pineapple Plushies
These kawaii pineapple plushies are so cute! Make a bunch to hide and spread some cheer, or add a hanger to make a backpack clip plush.
Felt Avocado Plushies
Another great kawaii plushie craft are these happy felt avocados! Make a few to surprise friends, or add a hanger to make a backpack clip plush.
Cat Crinkle Toys
Sew a handmade cat toy for your pet to give them something fun to play with! You will love watching them jump on these crinkle cat toys.
My Little Pony Plushie
You will never outgrow your love for My Little Pony toys! Trust me. This little pony plushie is a fun way to enjoy the nostalgia of the popular kids toys in a grown-up way!
Satin Flowers
Beautiful DIY satin flowers can be added to anything for a feminine touch, such as clothing, shoes, hair accessories or journals.
Stacked Hearts Bookmark
Use the free pattern to make this oversized bookmark for yourself, or share your love with someone when you make a bookmark for them!
Organizing Trays
Stay organized with these nesting organizing trays that are perfect for jewelry, keys, your phone and other daily essentials.
Felt Valet Tray
This felt valet tray also helps you stay organized. It is perfect for office supplies and small items.
Fleece Ear Warmer
A fleece ear warmer is not only a fun fashion sewing project, it also keeps your ears warm, too! The bow detail on this fleece head wrap is easy to make.
Fleece Hat
You won’t believe how easy it is to make a fleece hat with a pom pom on top! No pattern is needed for this easy sewing project.
Fleece Neck Warmer
You won’t believe how easy it is to sew a fleece neck warmer! You will want to make one in every color!
Felt Deer Bookmark
These cute deer bookmarks are a great way to hold your place in your book, especially if you love a cottagecore aesthetic.
Geometric Corner Bookmark
Use small felt scraps to make this modern corner bookmark with geometric patterns.
Felt Fox Bookmark
Another cute DIY bookmark are these woodland fox bookmarks. Feeling foxy!!!
Chapstick Holder
Use a shirt cuff to make a lip balm holder! It’s the perfect way to use up scraps from clothing upcycle crafts.
Embroider Jeans
It is easy to add a custom touch to any of your clothes or denim when you embroider clothing using this quick and easy method.
Felt Bow
These felt bows are so easy to make and that’s a good thing because you will want to make them for decorating hair clips, headbands, head wraps, shoes and fashion accessories.
Chair Pad Purse
When you want a fashion accessory like no one else has, this DIY purse is for you! We found a chair pad at the Dollar Tree with a fun pattern we loved and made it into a soft purse.
Bath Scrubbies
Why buy store-bought bath scrubbies when it is so easy to make them yourself?!? Plus, you get to choose whatever color you’d like, not just the colors the store has.
Reusable Makeup Remover Pads
Be gentle on the Earth when you stop using disposable makeup removers and choose these easy DIY reusable makeup remover pads instead.
Drawstring Round Pouch
This easy drawstring round pouch can be made into a very small purse or use it as storage for hair accessories, cosmetics, game pieces, etc.
Add an embellishment to make the bag fancy.
We used this same pattern to make a marble bag with felt embellishments.
Heart Corner Bookmark
Whether you are sharing your love with a boyfriend or girlfriend, or just love cute heart crafts, these easy DIY heart bookmarks are perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
Felt Fox Cup Cozy
This felt fox cup cozy is so cute everyone will ask you where you got it! Perfect for lattes, coffees, teas or hot chocolate.
You can customize the size to fit your favorite cup.
Lined Zippered Pouch
A lined zippered pouch can be used for so many things, from cosmetics to school supplies to keeping things organized in your bedroom.
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