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✂️What to Sew This Weekend—If You Actually Want to Finish

🎀 Hand-picked projects you can finish—Sew something real this weekend—start to finish.

Author and Founder: Margie Vaudreuil, Sewing Pattern Secrets | Design Secrets TheSewingBrew.com

We went through the entire Sewing Pattern Secrets database—over 160 patterns—and pulled together a little Weekend Fast-Win Menu just for Beginner and Intermediate sewists.

And one important thing before we begin:

These projects were chosen very intentionally.

Yes, there are many advanced garments in the database that experienced sewists can complete in a weekend…
but we didn’t choose those today.

This list is about ease, joy, and finishing.

It’s for using the fabric you already have, easing back into sewing, and ending the weekend with something you’re proud to hold in your hands.

YOUR WEEKEND FAST-WIN MENU

Take a look… and see what makes you smile.

🍼 1. Baby Bib Quartet — Four Tiny Wins

Each of these is a 45–60 minute sew—perfect when you want a quick, happy finish.

  • Toddler Catch-All Snap Bib with Pocket

  • Newborn Snap-Back Bib

  • Baby Bib Angel Wings

  • Handkerchief Western Bib

Small pieces. Sweet results. Instant satisfaction.

👶 2. Toddler Fast-Wins: Rompers, Skirts & Drawcord Pants

We chose these because they’re predictable, forgiving, and beginner-friendly.

  • Easy-Fit Rompers

  • Elastic-Waist Skirts

  • Comfy Drawcord Pants

  • TeaTime Flutter Sleeve Dress

Each one is a 2–4 hour project—just right for a relaxed sewing day.

🎀 3. Girls’ Fast-Win Collection

All straight seams, quick assembly, and stash-friendly fabrics.

  • Girl’s Drawcord Pants

  • Girl’s Hats

  • Girl’s Cargo Shorts

  • Girl’s Denim Skirt

  • Girl’s Country Day/Night Dress

Pick one, finish it, and enjoy that “I did it” feeling.

🍳 4. Apron Fast-Wins (New!)

Every apron here can be finished in half a day.

We intentionally left out the French Apron because it’s more advanced—this section is all about easy wins.

Included:

  • Simple Half Aprons

  • Child’s Aprons

  • Criss Cross Aprons

  • Kitchen & Utility Aprons

  • Holiday Aprons

Perfect for gifts, stash-busting, and confidence-building.

👚 5. Women’s Fast-Win Collection

These patterns are approachable, quick, and enjoyable to sew—no advanced tailoring needed.

Tops

  • Genevieve Blouse

  • Monique Long Sleeve Blouse

  • Exercise Tee with Pull Tie

Bottoms & Skirts

  • Women’s Boxer Shorts

  • Flamingo Skirt — Short

  • Flamingo Skirt — Long

A little weekend wardrobe refresh—without pressure.

🌙 6. Plus Women’s Fast-Wins

Chosen because they sew up beautifully without complicated techniques.

  • Plus Leggings

  • Plus Plush Bathrobe (14X–24)

  • Plus Nightgown

Comfortable to sew. Comfortable to wear.
All doable in a single day.

👕 7. Men’s Fast-Win Picks

Simple construction, straightforward seams, satisfying finishes.

  • Men’s Robe

  • Men’s Exercise Shorts

Great projects for an easygoing sewing weekend.

🐟 8. No Sew Masks

Quick. Cute. Felt Stash-friendly.

A perfect little project when you want something fun and fast.

🎎 9. Craft & Doll Quick-Wins

Simple shapes and easy assembly—lovely projects when you want to relax and enjoy the process.

  • Fish Pouch

  • Cat Wrist Guard

  • Dog Wrist Guard

  • Rag Doll (1 of 4)

  • Rag Doll (2 of 4)

  • Rag Doll (3 of 4)

  • Rag Doll (4 of 4)

Finish one… or a few.

👗 10. Bishop Sleeve Dress — A Lovely Intermediate Win

This is the only dress on the list, and we chose it because it’s forgiving, fast, and friendly.

Cut on Saturday… wear it on Sunday.

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