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# 10 Easy Sewing Projects for BeginnersEmbarking on the journey of sewing can be both exciting and rewarding. Whether you want to create something functional or simply enjoy a new hobby, these beginner-friendly projects are a great way to start.## 1. Fabric Coasters**Materials Needed:** Fabric scraps, batting, thread.These simple coasters are a perfect project for using up fabric scraps. Cut your fabric and batting into squares, sew them together, and turn them inside out. Topstitch around the edges for a neat finish.## 2. Tote Bag**Materials Needed:** Cotton fabric, thread, sewing machine.A basic tote bag is a useful and straightforward project....

 Every year I have lots of great ideas for handmade gifts but always, always leave it too late to manage of all of them. This hat however, is a good one. The ladies in my crochet class have been making hats similar to this for a quite a while now and I always like to have a go too. It seemed the perfect opportunity to try out the new Red Velvet colour in Cygnet Sprinkles Chunky as well. I found that simply gathering the top edge it was far too bulky so this pattern includes a couple of rows at...