#1 this weekSewing
How to Sew a Scrunchie
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 30 min
- 8 steps
Sew a scrunchie from a 22 x 4 inch fabric strip and 7 inches of 1/4 inch elastic.
Updated weekly · Week of Oct 19, 2026
Top 5 Sewing Projects for Beginners (Updated Weekly)
These sewing projects for beginners are the five crafters opened most on Crafting Step by Step this week. Each one is a simple first make, with a photo for every step, a video to sew along with, and a supply list.
#1 this week
Number 2: Sewing
How to Sew a Pillowcase with the Burrito Method
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 1 hr 15 min
- 8 steps
Sew a standard pillowcase from one yard of fabric.
Number 3: Sewing
How to Make Curtains
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 2 hr
- 10 steps
Make curtains that hang like store-bought ones.
Number 4: Sewing
How to Make a Drawstring Bag
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 30 min
- 10 steps
Sew a drawstring bag from one 12 x 28 inch rectangle of cotton.
Number 5: Sewing
How to Make a Christmas Stocking
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 2 hr
- 10 steps
Draw your own stocking template and sew a fully lined Christmas stocking with a contrast cuff and ribbon loop.
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