Winter sewing projects are some of my favorites! Think cozy fabrics, faux furs, fleece and flannel! Here are a few winter sewing patterns and easy sewing projects to keep you warm and happy throughout the winter season. Here are over 25 winter sewing projects to keep you in a good mood through the cold days.
Reusable Hand Warmers – Keep your hands and pockets warm with this simple project! This is one of the easiest sewing projects you can make so it’s great for a beginner! Fill the hand warmers with rice so you can use them again and again. Get all the details and a free pattern in this post. Add some decorative stitches or felt shapes.
Keep your chapstick handy with a DIY lip balm holder. So easy and so cute!
Fight winter germs with a hand sanitizer holder. This little holder clips onto your purse or backpack so you can have it at the ready when you’re out and about! This pattern holds a standard travel size hand sanitizer. This project uses snaps instead of buttons so it’s really simple.
Microwave bowl cozies are winter essentials! They can go in the microwave with your soup to protect your hands when the bowl gets hot! Get the free pattern.
Make a faux fur Pom Pom to decorate your winter hats! You can also make these for cat toys or keychains for a little touch of cozy! Thee are fun winter accessories!
DIY Sweater Mittens Sewing Pattern
Keep your hands warm with an old sweater! Get the sweater mittens pattern in kids and adult sizes. Both are easy beginner sewing patterns that are so fun to wear.
Another easy winter sewing project is a heat pad. A cheeky rice heating pad will bring a smile to your face throughout the cold winter days! Make your own heating pad for cramps, neck pain and more with this free pattern! Choose your own words or go with SHARK WEEK!
Spice up an old sweater with a sweater refashion – get 5 here!
Add to your winter wardrobe with more old clothes given new life. Add pretty patches to an old sweater – it’s so easy!
I always worry about pups getting cold in the winter, especially the little ones! Get the free dog sweater sewing pattern you can make with an old sweater! Perfect for January and beyond!
Winter Sewing – DIY Faux Fur Infinity Scarf
Keep your neck cozy with this lined faux fur infinity scarf! Easy to sew and oh so chic! Find some good flannel plaids for the lining.
For the Harry Potter lovers- make a Gryffindor colored scarf – no sewing required! Or use any color combination to simply make a scarf. Get the no sew fleece scarf tutorial here.
Keep cozy with DIY blankets
These fun DIY blankets are perfect fo movie night! Make a cat, panda or unicorn – they are simple to sew and will be well-loved!
Sew a DIY Coffee Cozy to keep your hands protected from your hot chocolate or coffee.
The Easy Summer Winter Dress
Make this closet staple and wear it all year with undershirts! Get the details of the Easy Summer Dress Pattern.
Winter Sewing Projects with Winter Fabrics
Explore some new fabrics during the cold season – from wool to flannel and more! Read my Guide to Winter Fabrics.
Want to dive into faux fur sewing? I recommend reading a few tips for sewing with faux fur first – and keep your vacuum handy!
DIY Faux Fur Winter Coat
You will not believe how easy this DIY Faux Fur Coat is! Download the free pattern and get sewing!
Winter Sewing Ideas – Faux Fur Cropped Jackets
Add a little fur to any outfit with a faux fur cropped jacket. There is a Free pattern for girls right here.
And a matching one for women!
Continue your faux fur sewing adventures with a Faux Fur Trapper Hat! There’s a free one-size pattern here or buy the pattern with more sizes in my shop.
Sew a lined faux fur vest for the littlest fashionista! Get the free vest pattern and tutorial here. Head to Etsy if you need some great faux fur options!
Here’s your sign to buy some cute fleece at the fabric store! Make an easy fleece blanket with binding along the edges!
Upcycle sweaters into raglans for kids! Get the tutorial here. Add patch pockets for more variation.
The Penelope Dress is great for winter when you add a long-sleeve! Get the free long sleeve pattern here and pair it with tights and boots!
Snuggle up with a cozy quilt
Don’t forget about quilts! There is nothing better than curling up with a handmade quilt on a snowy day. Here is a list of 10 free quilt patterns to get you started!
Follow on Pinterest and join the Facebook group for more inspiration!
More Winter Sewing Projects to try
- Sew a quilt coat
- The Pandemic Pants are the comfiest joggers with an elastic waist
- The Icon Coat is so Jackie O
- Sew a long sleeved Rosa Top
