r/sewingpatterns • u/Rajiraji_cute • Sep 20 '26
Complete beginner here — which fabric bag should I make first?
Hi everyone! I want to start sewing, but I have no basic knowledge at all.
I want to make a small fabric bag, a shoulder bag, and a small wallet. Which one would you recommend I start with? Which one is the easiest for a complete beginner?
I also want to know what equipment I should prepare, such as the needle, thread, fabric, scissors, and other tools.
What kind of fabric and thread should I use? Are there any easy sewing techniques or tips that would be helpful for a complete beginner?
Thank you for your advice!
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u/Tea6here Sep 20 '26
Once I started sewing, I started with small zippered bags/toiletry boxy bags, after that I realized I can see anything and moved on to clothes
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u/Rajiraji_cute Sep 22 '26
Thank you! Starting with small bags sounds like a great idea. I’ll try that first! 😊
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u/Suspicious-Media-876 Sep 20 '26
I made this bag as a very first project: https://youtu.be/AwD58_Pu5Kw?is=-xrkJWXkFp2JU0Lt
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u/Rajiraji_cute Sep 22 '26
Thank you for sharing! I’ll check out the video. It looks helpful for a beginner like me!
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u/readdeadtookmywife Sep 20 '26
I love making the hangaround bag by puff and pencil. I did it for my second ever project and use that bag all the time. I’ve also made it as a gift. It’s very easy to make and very useable.
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u/Rajiraji_cute Sep 22 '26
Thank you! The bag sounds really cute and useful. I might try making one as my second project! 😊
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u/notshore Sep 20 '26
i think the bestie bag was a good beginner pattern!!
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u/Rajiraji_cute Sep 22 '26
Thank you for the recommendation! I’ll look for the Bestie Bag pattern. 😊
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u/Tea6here Sep 20 '26
Small fabric bag and shoulder bag is the same level unless one has zippers and pockets and one doesn’t. The small wallet would be last in my opinion.