Sewing Projects for the Home: Simple DIYs to Upgrade Your Space

Are you itching to start a new project? Not sure where to look for inspiration? I’ve got some great beginner level sewing projects for your home that will add so much character and DIY charm to every room of your house! I’ve got instructions for cozy faux fur blankets, beautiful curtains, functional chair seats, ironing board covers, and so much more! Sew with me! I promise it will be fun.

How to Sew DIY Curtains at Home (with Easy-to-Follow Steps)

Curtains are such a great way to change your space, and they are such an easy project for beginners too! In this post, I’m going to show you how I completely changed the look of our breakfast nook using the power of new fabric. I had a simple white curtain in a lace fabric from IKEA accenting the bay window at first. It was pretty, but I just didn’t love the look anymore. When I found an over-the-top floral fabric in shades that match our black & white kitchen, I knew some DIY drapes would be the perfect way to bring this little nook to life. I was going for a Cottagecore/Granny Chic vibe, and I will let you judge whether or not I pulled it off! Even if you’ve only tried your sewing machine a handful of times, you can make these drapes with pleater tape! This type of curtain requires all straight seams, so with a few sewing supplies, they are achievable for just about anyone. 

How to Sew a DIY Velvet Pillow Cover with an Exposed Metallic Zipper

Do you love velvet as much as I do? Then learn to make a DIY pillow cover in a luxurious velvet fabric with an exposed metallic zipper! This is a gorgeous handmade pillow option for fall and winter decor. With some inexpensive pillow inserts, you can add a whole new level of comfort and luxury to your home for a fraction of the price of buying velvet pillows new. This is one of those easy sewing projects that you will be so glad you tried! 

How to Make an Easy Slipcover for a Stylish Chair Makeover

Making DIY slip covers for your armchairs is a wonderful way to completely change their look without buying a whole new set of chairs. With these step-by-step instructions, I’m going to teach you how to make your own custom slipcover pattern, cut your fabric pieces, and sew your own easy & beautiful chair slipcovers! I adore my pair of Wynn Accent Chairs from The Brick because they have gorgeous, classic lines and I think their quality is amazing. But their paisley pattern limits the other patterns I can add to our living room, and I’ve always enjoyed the fresh & airy look of white slipcovers for the summer months. So, I enlisted my mom to help me make some DIY slipcovers for these gorgeous chairs. Come get the easy tutorial and make your own slipcovers to give your chairs some extra versatility!

Make a Cozy, Luxurious Faux Fur Throw Blanket

Learn how to sew a cozy and luxurious faux fur throw blanket with this simple step-by-step tutorial! This gorgeous DIY faux fur blanket would be a wonderful addition to your fall and winter home decor. I love fuzzy blankets, and this is one of the absolute softest blankets I’ve ever snuggled up with. I made it for our living room refresh, and it’s one of my favourite DIY blankets ever. It requires only basic sewing skills and it’s a great item to add to your list of handmade gifts or accessories. It’s also perfect for making your own home super cozy in the colder months. All you need are my instructions, a simple sewing machine, and a few yards of different fabrics to make it all come together! 

Sew a Tassel Pillow Cover

I’ve always loved any sort of trim with texture like tassels, lace, and fringe. I’m so excited that tasseled pillows are still a popular decor feature for any season! Me being me, I decided to make my own set of tasseled pillows when I decided I needed some for my own space. I used a heavy cotton in a window pane pattern, but you could use any scrap fabric you have laying around. Plus, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make your own tassels right from scratch! My easy tutorial will guide you throw the whole pillow-making process, even if you are a beginner sewer looking for an easy project. 

How to Make the Easiest DIY Faux Relaxed Roman Shade

Window treatments can be SO expensive! I’ve discovered that this problem disappears when I make my own. So, if you’re ready to add a touch of elegance to your windows without breaking the bank, get excited because I’m about to show you how to make the easiest DIY faux relaxed Roman shade! This DIY project is not only simple with a lot of straight-line sewing. It’s also incredibly satisfying! I love how it looks in the little window over our kitchen sink. Best part? There are no cords to deal with! (This DIY Roman shade is not a functioning shade since I didn’t need any privacy function over our kitchen sink. However, if you want to make a real Roman shade that actually functions, I have a full tutorial for a DIY Roman shade right here.) Blinds or shades are a wonderful window covering solution if you can’t install long drapery, so they’re perfect for a kitchen or laundry room window. 

DIY Throw Pillow with Faux Quilted Effect

Throw pillows add warmth and personality to any room in your home in all seasons of the year, but they can also be quite expensive. Instead of buying designer pillows from home decor stores, why not try making your own? With a little bit of creativity and effort, you can create beautiful and unique textured throw pillows for a gorgeous accent in your home. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a DIY throw pillow with a faux quilted effect – a simple yet impressive project that will add a touch of elegance to your living space. There’s no sewing machine required, and I promise it’s super easy and fun too! All you need is a needle, yarn, and a simple running stitch pattern. You don’t even have to make the stitches evenly spaced! I like them a little uneven to get an interesting, handmade look. Choose a pillow cover you love and get going with one of the most beginner-friendly projects you’ll find anywhere. 

DIY Duvet Cover from Flat Sheets (in Only 3 Steps!)

Have some extra flat sheets lying around? Here’s my tutorial for how to make a beautiful DIY duvet cover from sheets in only 3 steps. Even if you’re a beginner with a sewing machine, you can make this! A new duvet cover can really give your bedroom a fresh, updated look. However, sometimes it can be difficult to find a duvet cover that fits your personal style and budget. This DIY project is simple and can be done in just three steps. Plus, chances are if you own the sheets already you like their pattern! You can use them to create a unique duvet cover that perfectly matches your style and home decor. 

Sew Easy DIY Cafe Curtains

I’ve always wanted to sew up some cute little DIY cafe curtains, and I finally got the chance to make some for our laundry room! I think that cafe curtains are so understated and country chic. They look right at home with our vintage-inspired laundry room decor. These curtains are SO easy to make – they would make a great beginner skill level sewing project if you’re just starting out. All that’s required to sew these easy cafe curtains is a bit of measuring, some pressing, and some machine hemming. Simple! 

Sew Linen Napkins (+ How to Make a Rolled Hem with a Serger)

Linen napkins are so sophisticated and gorgeous, and they’re a pretty way to formalize a table setting for Christmas dinner or other special occasions where you set a fancy table. I hosted Christmas Day dinner at our home one year and I wanted to make our Christmas table extra special. I found a piece of off-white linen in my stash of fabric, perfect for cloth napkins. With the help of my serger, I whipped up 8 DIY linen napkins in less than an hour! I’m going to show you exactly how I did it (with alternate instructions for a sewing machine if you are not yet ready to commit to a serger). These napkins will make you feel like a real seamstress, and they make a great holiday hostess gift too. 

Sew a Piped & Zippered Pillow Cover (Video Tutorial)

I think throw pillows are THE BEST way to change the whole look of your home’s decor for the least amount of money. You can even change them up seasonally – brights are fun in the summer, and jewel tones and fuzzy pillows are lovely for winter. Today I’d like to share a new video tutorial that guides you through how to sew professional looking throw pillow covers that have piped edges and an invisible zipper in the back! This project is an intermediate sewing project, but I promise that the results are worth it! You’ll need a special zipper/piping foot for your sewing machine to get the best finished product results. (If you’d rather try a simpler pillow design to start, check out this pillow tutorial!) I’ll take you through how I used a beautiful discount floral fabric to make a gorgeous outdoor throw pillow that looks amazing on my studio patio set. Hopefully this pillow will be the inspiration you need to make your own! 

Sew a Fitted Skirt for a Keyboard Stand Cover

Here is a very specific sewing project for the home! Once upon a time when my keyboard sat in a very public spot in our house, the ugly metal stand and all the visible cords really started to bug me. One day it hit me: I could design and sew a fitted skirt for my keyboard stand! Not only would it hide the mess of cords and the ugly utilitarian stand, but I could still slide a chair underneath it when I wanted to use my keyboard.

I used a natural coloured cotton canvas for the skirt. Then I dressed it up with some black grosgrain ribbon. I love this combo because it’s neutral but still a little classy and glamourous to match the rest of our sitting room decor. It blends in with the black and white keyboard too! It’s so easy to customize this design for any size and shape, so it works for anything you want to hide. Come get the full instructions and materials list and make your own, today!  

How to Sew Simple DIY Chair Pads

Do you have wood or metal chairs that you want to make a little bit comfier and maybe slightly more stylish? Then try these simple DIY chair pads with adorable bow ties at the back! These are an easy beginner’s sewing project and you can make them to match any decor style. For our Little Lake House vacation rental, I wanted to use some metal farmhouse chairs that I already had. To tie them into the coastal decor I wanted, I made some striped chair pads for them. This was a simple sewing project that I know you can do too!

Sew an Easy DIY Ironing Board Cover

This DIY ironing board cover (made from one of my FAVE fabrics) was so much fun! This project has got to be one of my favourites because it’s just so simple and easy but also so satisfying. I love taking something utilitarian and a wee bit blah and turning it into something cute and pretty in a few simple steps. AND, I did it all without spending a ton of money! Here’s how I made a pretty floral ironing board cover in an afternoon. Follow along so you can do it too! 

There you go, a few easy sewing projects for the home! I love being able to say “thank you, I made it myself” when people comment about how much they love my curtains, faux fur blankets, or any of the other projects, and I know you will too!

Which one will you try first? Let me know in the comments or tag me @thediymommy on Instagram.

Happy sewing!

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