Beginner sewing ideas I can make for my DD

zarapipe

I am a very beginner sewer. I pretty much hem pants and sew straight lines (book slings) haha. I would love to sew something for DD. I have three glorious hours this weekend that MIL is going to watch DD and DH is out of town. I would love some ideas for beginner sewers that I could start on this weekend.

Mrs Acorn Blue

Taggie toy

Blanket

Pillowcase

Fabric book (they have pre-printed panels at the fabric store that are pretty much straight seams with directions on how to put them together. 

jessicaclare

I started with making skirts for my girls. I used this tutorial http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-simple-skirt.html 

They are actually really simple, IMO. Almost all straight lines and my girls LOVE being able to pick out their own fabric. The only thing I would recommend picking up if you don't have one is a bodkin for threading the elastic. Its a pain to do without.

Kimberley17

Blankets, pyjama pants, scarf, pillow covers.

zarapipe

jessicaclare:

I started with making skirts for my girls. I used this tutorial http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-simple-skirt.html 

They are actually really simple, IMO. Almost all straight lines and my girls LOVE being able to pick out their own fabric. The only thing I would recommend picking up if you don't have one is a bodkin for threading the elastic. Its a pain to do without.

Thank you for this! I will probably try this beause I wanted to do a clothing item.

Rock-n-Voll

There are some ideas in the FAQ at the top of the board.

Shortcake2675

A pillowcase dress might be a good step up from the skirt.  

http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/03/diy-pillowcase-baby-dress-pattern.html