Make your house feel like a home with these sewing patterns

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Sew up stylish home sewing projects with this set of free and paid-for patterns!

There’s nothing quite like handmade home decor. It’s practical, can be customised to suit your style and taste, and gives your home that handmade glow! From handmade pillowcases to DIY curtains, there are plenty of home sewing patterns you can start making today.

Explore our mixture of free and paid-for projects and give your home a touch of DIY magic.

7 home sewing patterns to make today

1. Make your own shibori cushions

This gorgeous cushion sewing pattern uses a range of techniques to create this unique style. Settle down for a meditative afternoon of crafting and whip up your own batch of cushions.

The PDF includes tutorials for hand-dyeing, hand-stitching and sewing the cushion.

Pick up the Shibori Cushion Sewing Pattern from the Gathered Shop (£6.99)

2. Stitch your own curtains

It can be tricky to find the perfect curtains, so why not learn how to make your own? Our how to make curtains tutorial takes you through every step, including measuring, using heading tape and fitting a curtain track. All you need to do is find your favourite fabric!

If you’re not a fan of curtains, learn how to make Roman blinds right here on Gathered.

3. Oppulent home sewing patterns!

Bring some 1920s glamour into your home with this luxe velvet pouffe sewing pattern. Choose your favourite jewel-toned fabric for this make and add tassels for that finishing touch.

Pick up the Velvet Pouffe Sewing Pattern from the Gathered Shop (£6.99)

Looking for more home sewing patterns?

Containing 20 stylish home sewing patterns, Handmade Home is a must-buy for those looking to make their own decor.

Pick up the Handmade Home ebook from the Gathered Shop.

4. Make your own duvet cover

We couldn’t create a round-up of home sewing projects without including bedding. Learn how to make a duvet cover with Anna Alicia’s step-by-step tutorial. This easy-to-follow pattern is a great way of showcasing your favourite fabrics.

Check out our how to make a pillowcase tutorial, too.

5. Bathroom sewing projects

These easy-sew face cloths and pads are a brilliant evening make. Use up your scrap fabrics to stitch these handy cloths, then hang them in pride of place in the bathroom. They’d also make fun, eco-friendly presents for family and friends (especially when gifted alongside our DIY soap!)

Buy the Reusable Face Cloths & Cleansing Set Sewing Pattern from the Gathered Shop (£5.99)

6. DIY lampshade tutorial

Home sewing patterns, which include upcycling, are our favourites, especially when they’re as cute as this one. Give an old lampshade (remove the fabric, leave the frame) a new lease of life with our DIY lampshade tutorial. It’s a scrap-happy project that’s perfect for creative makers.

7. Kids’ home sewing patterns

There’s nothing more satisfying than sewing cute decor for kids. This sweet alpaca cushion is no exception! Hannah Boulter shows you how to make this simple cushion in her PDF tutorial.

Pick up the Alpaca Cushion Sewing Pattern from the Gathered Shop (£6.99)

Turn these home sewing projects into treasured decor

All the home sewing patterns in this round-up are both functional and beautiful. They can be customised to suit your home’s aesthetic and would make wonderful gifts for your loved ones. Get creative with your fabrics and spend a weekend stitching your own home decor.