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ByHeather Handmade
Get inspired to sew with one of these fleece sewing projects. These beginner sewing projects are great for a sewing machine or a serger.
Polar fleece is such a fun fabric to work with, and it’s so easy to find. It’s a great beginner knit fabric since it’s mostly stable with just a little bit of stretch.
It makes great blankets and slippers, but I also like using it for a couple of summer projects like reusable splash balls and popsicle holders. There’s even ways you can use it for holiday sewing projects!
What is polar fleece fabric?
Polar fleece fabric is a type of stable knit fabric that has a two sided fluffy pile. It stretches along the crossgrain, but not along the grainline. Polar fleece is durable, insulating, soft, easy to wash, and it is made from polyester fiber.
It’s used in jackets, hats, pants, hoodies, and blankets, and the fibers can even be made partly from recycled plastic bottles. It comes in every print and color imaginable.
Do you love to sew? Try one of these sewing projects:
- Beginner sewing projects
- 30 min sewing projects
- Scrap fabric sewing projects
- Fat quarter sewing projects
- Free PDF sewing patterns
What is a PDF sewing pattern?
A PDF pattern is a sewing pattern designed on the computer and organized so that it can be printed on several letter or A4 size pieces of paper.
I love using PDF sewing patterns because if the pattern gets ruined or if my children or I changed sizes, I can always print it again. It’ll never be destroyed since I have a digital version!
How do you use a PDF sewing pattern?
Open the PDF on a computer and click print. When printing make sure that the scaling is set to 100% or no scaling so that the pattern prints at the correct size.
Once the pattern is printed it can be taped together to get the full size. Then the pattern can be cut for each pattern piece size or individual sizes can be traced so that the pattern can be used again and again. Learn how to use PDF sewing patterns.
Fleece Sewing Projects
Get inspired to sew with one of these fleece sewing projects. These beginner sewing projects are great for a sewing machine or a serger.
1
DIY Fleece Blanket: 6 Different Ways
Learn how to make a DIY fleece blanket six different ways. Each version is a finish for the sides and is either a sew or no-sew tutorial.
2
Free Fleece Hat Pattern
Learn how to make a winter fleece hat with a free sewing pattern. This pattern comes in child, teen, and adult sizes for the whole family.
3
Free Mitten Sewing Pattern for Fleece
Learn how to make fleece mittens with a free sewing pattern. It comes in children, teen, and adult sizes and is a great handmade gift!
4
Free Ear Warmer Sewing Pattern for Kids
Learn how to make a gift for kids with a free ear warmer sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is comfortable because of the shaping.
5
Free Slipper Sewing Pattern for Women
Learn how to make slippers for women with a free slipper sewing pattern. Use up your fleece scraps to make a great handmade gift!
6
Free Balaclava Sewing Pattern
Learn how to make a balaclava with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project uses fleece or sweatshirting in kids and adults sizes.
7
DIY Sherpa Headband
Learn how to make a DIY sherpa headband with a simple sewing pattern. This winter sewing project uses up your fabric scraps!
8
Free Slipper Sewing Pattern for Kids
Learn how to make slippers for kids with a free PDF sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for using up fleece fabric scraps!
9
Free Popsicle Holder Sewing Pattern
Learn how to make a popsicle holder with a free sewing pattern. There’s a mermaid tail, shark, sword hilt, and a simple rectangle.
10
DIY Fleece Blanket with Tassels
Learn how to make a DIY fleece blanket with a simple trim edge. This is a beginner sewing project that is perfect for gifts.
11
DIY Flannel and Sherpa Blanket
Learn how to make a DIY flannel and sherpa blanket for a cozy handmade gift. This easy sewing project uses fabric and just a sewing machine!
12
DIY Snuffle Mat for Dogs
Learn to make a DIY snuffle mat for dogs that is an interactive feeding toy. This homemade sewing project is washable and keeps dogs busy! This snuffle mat was made with sweatshirt fleece fabric, but it can also be made with polar fleece.
13
Ponytail Beanie Sewing Pattern
Learn how to make a ponytail beanie with this fun sewing pattern. This hat pattern comes in child, teen, and adult sizes for the whole family.
14
Free Ear Warmer Sewing Pattern
Learn how to make a warm gift with this free ear warmer sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is comfortable because of the shaping.
15
DIY Reusable Water Balloons
Learn how to make DIY reusable water balloons using sponges and scraps of fleece fabric. It’s a quick summer sewing project that is fun to play with!
16
DIY Slippers with Fleece Fabric
Learn how to make DIY slippers out of fleece fabric. Add pompoms or tassels to this one-seam sewing project. It’s a quick and easy gift.
17
How to Make a Minky Blanket
Learn how to make a minky blanket with two pieces of minky fabric. This is a great beginner sewing project perfect for gifts. This sewing project was made with minky fabric, but the same process would be used with two pieces of fleece fabric.
18
Fingerless Gloves Sewing Pattern
Learn how to make fingerless gloves with an easy sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project keeps your hands warm but leaves fingers free.
19
DIY Fleece Tree Skirt
Learn how to make a DIY fleece tree skirt for your Christmas tree. It’s a quick and easy sewing project that is perfect for the holidays!
20
DIY Kid-Friendly Christmas Ornament
Make these adorable kid-friendly Christmas ornament with some cute fleece. Never worry about your kids playing with or breaking ornaments again!
21
DIY Pumpkin Pie Pillow
Learn how to make a soft DIY pumpkin pie pillow to celebrate fall and everything pumpkin flavored. It’s a fun decoration and so comfy to snuggle!
22
How to Make a Rainbow Unicorn Costume
Learn how to make a Rainbow unicorn costume for Halloween with colorful fleece and sweatshirt and pants. Use free patterns for the horn, ears, and wings.
23
DIY Ducky and Bunny Costume
Make a DIY Bunny and Ducky Costume from Disney’s Toy Story 4 that is warm for Halloween night. Make the bunny part of the costume and add ducky to the sleeve.
If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag#heatherhandmadeand tag me!
