20+ Cozy Winter Sewing Projects
Tutorial: How to Make a Flannel Scarf with Scraps of Fabric
If you have a bunch of flannel scraps leftover from other projects, you can easily combine them to create a cool-looking scrap scarf. This simple tutorial will walk you through how to sew your scraps together for a durable finish. You can use the pattern below for a scarf that’s…
Tutorial: Fleece Winter Ear Warmer
Learn how to make a cozy ear warmer for when you when you want to go out on cold winter days. This is a simple fleece ear band that can be made using just 1/4 yard of leftover fleece remnant fabric. Download the free pattern and follow along with the…
Tutorial: How to Make a Fleece Lined Cowl Scarf
This tutorial will teach you the step-by-step process for making a fleece lined cowl scarf with a clasp closure. I used flannel for the main fabric and minky fleece for the back to make it softer to wear. You can download the pattern for free below, but I also recommend…
Tutorial: How to Make a Reversible Hooded Scarf
In this tutorial, I will teach you how to make a scarf with a hood attached. It’s also completely reversible, so you can wear a different color depending on the day. I made this pattern so that it will work with 1 yard remnants of fabric that you might find…
Tutorial: How to Make a Fleece Bunny Hat
This tutorial will show you how to make a cute fleece bunny hat using less than 1 yard of remnant fabric. It includes a free pdf pattern that you can downloaded and printed to follow along with the step-by-step instructions. This pattern is sized for an adult head, so if…
Tutorial: Cute Ear Warmer with a Big Bow
This is a variation of my basic ear warmer pattern that adds a cute bow to make it a little more fashionable. It’s an extremely simple project that can be made with just 1/4 remnants of fleece fabric that you have leftover from other projects. Download the free pattern below…
Tutorial: How to Make Fleece Mittens
Learn how to make cozy fleece mittens to keep your hands nice and warm this winter. I like to wear these mittens over top of another pair of gloves as an extra layer of warmth, so they are quite roomy and should be able to fit larger hands as well….
Tutorial: Sew a Simple Beanie with Knit Fabric
Learn how to make a simple beanie with this easy tutorial. You can wear this hat with the bottom folded up or flat, whichever you prefer. This tutorial requires a stretch knit fabric (I recommend using a rib knit fabric) and is great for fall or winter fashion. Download the…
Tutorial: Drawstring Penguin Tote Bag
This is a super cute drawstring penguin tote bag and backpack. You can download the free pattern below and I’ll walk you through how to sew the bag together and add the drawstring so you have the cutest bag to show off as your sewing skills improve. Supplies Needed: (all…
Tutorial: Make a Cute Penguin Pillow
Learn how to make an adorable penguin pillow with a cute little penguin face. This project is great for using leftover remnants and scraps of fabric you have from other projects and is sure to be a much-loved and festive piece of home decor. Simply download the free pattern below…
Tutorial: Easy Peppermint Candy Festive Pillow
Make your own DIY festive decorations this year with this easy Peppermint Pillow. I included the pattern I used below if you want to download it, but really all you need to get started is 5 strips of red fabric and 5 strips of white fabric along with some rope…
Tutorial: How to Make a Teddy Bear Fleece Hat
Learn how to make a cute teddy bear fleece hat using less than half a yard of fabric. You can download the free pattern and follow along as I walk you through the step by step process of making the hat and adding teddy bear ears. It’s a very simple…
Tutorial: Easy Flannel Poncho with 1-Yard of Fabric
This is a super simple tutorial that will walk you through step-by-step how to make a basic poncho with only 1 yard of fabric. It works best with something cozy, such as flannel, but can be made with a wide variety of medium-weight fabrics. I included a free pattern you…
Tutorial: How to Make a Simple Fleece Hat
I’ll show you how to make a super simple fleece hat using leftover scraps of fleece fabric. This is a cozy winter hat that’s great for when your outdoors on a winter day. The pattern that you can download below (for free) is sized for an adult head, but you…
Tutorial: How to Make a Reversible Fleece Infinity Scarf (with a pocket)
I will teach you how to make a cozy infinity scarf with this step-by-step tutorial. This was made to be a reversible scarf that you can make using 1/4yd remnants of fabric that you have leftover from other projects. I’ve also included instructions for adding a hidden pocket so you…
Tutorial: How to Make a Dog Ear Fleece Hat
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make a floppy dog ear hat. I’ll show you how to put the dog ears together so that they stand up on the hat and flop over. What’s even better is that you can make this hat using remnants of fabric that…
Tutorial: How to Make a Cat Ear Fleece Hat
This tutorial will walk you through how to make a cute cat ear fleece hat. It’s a pretty easy tutorial that only required some leftover remnants of fleece fabric. The free pattern that you can download below is sized for an adult head, but you can shrink the pattern to…
Tutorial: Easy Flannel Infinity Scarf
Learn how to make a basic flannel infinity scarf in just 3 steps. This is an super easy project that is perfect for beginner sewists who want to make something that they can actually wear in their daily life this autumn. It’s also great for using up any leftover remnants…
Tutorial: How to Make a Fleece Scarf with Scraps of Fabric
If you have a bunch of fleece scraps leftover from other projects, you can easily combine them to create a cozy scrap scarf. This simple tutorial will walk you through how to sew your scraps together for a unique winter creation. Use the pattern below for a scarf that’s 60″…
Tutorial: How to Make a Simple Scarf with Pockets (or mittens)
I like adding pockets to almost everything, and scarves are no exception. This tutorial will walk you through how to create an easy scarf with pockets on the end. I made these pockets big enough to hold my phone and wallet. I also use the pockets as makeshift mittens sometimes….
Tutorial: How to Make a Fleece Scarf With a Hidden Zipper Pocket
This tutorial will teach you how to make a fabric scarf with a hidden pocket at the end (you can add a second pocket if you want to). I measured the pattern so you can make this with just half a yard of leftover material or fabric remnants (60″ wide)….
Tutorial: How to Make a Simple Reversible Scarf
This is a super simple fabric scarf tutorial that’s also reversible. I made the pattern so that all you need is 1/4 yard of your two different fabrics and some basic sewing supplies. So mix and match some cute fleece materials to make your own cozy winter scarf (you can…
Tutorial: Adorable Ear Warmer with Cat Ears
This tutorial is a variation on my basic ear warmer pattern that adds cute cat or fox ears to make your winter outfit adorable. This can be made with just 1/4 remnants of fleece fabric that you have leftover from other projects and is honestly quite simple to make. Download…
