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Main Photo: Pretty and Plaid Pumpkin Planter Cozy (September 2024). Designer: Deborah Bagley. Photography: MJG Photography.
There’s a hint of crisp fall weather in the air, and as the days get shorter, we’re so ready to start shifting into cozy mode. If you’ve been in the mood to begin sewing all things cozy, don’t miss our round-up of cozy sewing projects to start this weekend. From quick projects that you can finish in a few days to comfortable, warm fall style, we’ve included all our favorite sewing and quilting projects that embrace the feel of cheerful autumn days, chilly fall evenings and rainy Saturdays spent in your sewing room. Keep reading to find your next sewing project to start this fall. Want to keep this article on hand while you start stitching? Be sure to save it to your Favorites!
Cozy Sewing Projects
- Northeast Chic Oversized Fall Scarf (September 2021) – Nothing says cozy fall weather like a chic plaid scarf paired with jeans and boots. Designed by Quayln Stark, this fall staple shows readers how to create an elegant, finished fringe edge, with its oversized length making it a perfect layering option. Ideal for beginner sewists, this scarf sewing pattern can be finished during a single afternoon, making it a delightful Saturday project.
Northeast Chic Oversized Fall Scarf (September 2021). Designer: Qualyn Stark. Photography: Ashlee Cole Photography
- Scrappy Classic Stars Table Runner and Placemats (October 2025) – Create a cozy, country vibe for your dining room or kitchen with this table runner and placemat set. This quilting project from Megan Farrell is made in rustic sage green and pumpkin orange and features a traditional 8-point star. You can easily sew this project using fabric scraps and its classic fall color palette means that you can keep it up from September 1st through Thanksgiving.
Scrappy Classic Stars Table Runner and Placemats (October 2025). Designer: Megan Farrell. Photography: Ashlee Cole Photography.
- All Tucked In Bedside Caddy (January 2023) – This reader-favorite project embodies all things cozy, from its roomy pockets to hold your bedtime book and phone to its autumnal floral fabric. This bedside caddy pattern from Debbie von Grabler-Crozier tucks into your bed and is ideal for small bedrooms or those lacking in storage space. Made using a half yard of canvas, this sewn storage solution is a great way to keep your favorite things close by as you snuggle in on cold nights.
All Tucked In Bedside Caddy (January 2023). Designer: Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. Photography: Ashlee Cole Photography.
- Lakeview Quilted Fall Vest (August 2022) – If you’ve been searching for the coziest layering piece for fall, look no further than this quilted vest from Meg Healy. Made using a quilt, this vest sewing pattern is great for easy to intermediate sewists to practice pattern drafting and working with thicker fabrics. We think this project would be a show-stopping piece to layer with a simple long sleeve tee and jeans this fall.
Lakeview Quilted Fall Vest (August 2022). Designer: Meg Healy. Photography: Ashlee Cole Photography.
- Cozy Cottage Lined Café Curtains (December 2025) – We’re always searching for fun projects to give our homes personality and cozy vibes, and these café curtains from Debbie von Grabler-Crozier check all our boxes. This vintage-inspired design will show you how to create custom curtains for your kitchen, giving your space light, color and privacy. These fabric curtains add texture and warmth to kitchens and can make even the smallest space feel more comfortable.
Cozy Cottage Lined Café Curtains (December 2025). Designer: Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. Photography provided by designer.
- Mountainside Bear Paw Wall Hanging (September 2022) – If your dream home is a sweet cabin in the snowy mountains, don’t miss this quilted wall hanging from Janice Bailor. Finishing at a 28-inch square, this wall hanging features a classic bear paw block design and is fat quarter friendly. Adding this quilted pattern to your living room or displaying it above your mantel will instantly give your home a rustic, cozy feel.
Mountainside Bear Paw Wall Hanging (September 2022). Designer: Janice Bailor. Photography: Ashlee Cole Photography.
- Astoria Cowl Neck Dress Pattern (November 2023) – We’ve always been on the hunt for the perfect fall dress, one that you can wear with leggings and boots, that looks effortlessly chic while still feeling comfortable. This autumn dress pattern from Traci Anderson embodies all these things and features a soft cowl neck and handkerchief hem. Sew your own version of this dreamy dress in rich fall colors like camel or burgundy and with warm fabrics like French terry or rib jersey.
Astoria Cowl Neck Dress Pattern (November 2023). Designer: Traci Anderson. Photography: Ashlee Cole Photography.
- Wild Side Leopard Winter Warmer (December 2024) – Fall weather can mean tired, sore joints, so soothe your body with this playful warmer pattern from Christy Jones. Made in a darling leopard design, this body warmer pattern is filled with dry rice and can be warmed in the microwave on chilly mornings. Wrap yourself up with this animal warmer and provide some comfort to your tense neck and shoulders.
Wild Side Leopard Winter Warmer (December 2024). Designer: Christy Jones. Photography: MJG Photography.
- Victoria Nightgown to Loungewear Refashion (December 2022) – What good is sewing for cozy season if you don’t make a pair of pajamas? Finding inspiration at the thrift store, this refashioning project from Sophie Tarrant shows readers how to transform an oversized nightgown into a playful pajama set. The key part of this pattern is finding ways to incorporate original elements of the nightgown into your new design, such as a bib collar and buttons.
Victoria Nightgown to Loungewear Refashion (December 2022). Designer: Sophie Tarrant. Photography: Ashlee Cole Photography.
- Home Sweet Home Draft Stopper (January 2024) – Stop fall drafts from entering your home with this cute sewing project from Ann Butler. Made with sturdy burlap, this home décor project is filled with country charm and will help keep your home warm all season long. We love the fringe edges and sweet message on this sewing project, which will add a farmhouse-chic vibe to any room.
Home Sweet Home Draft Stopper (January 2024). Designer: Ann Butler. Photography: Ashlee Cole Photography.
- Rustic Glow Wreath Wall Hanging (November 2021) – Illuminate your home on dark autumn nights with the soft glow of this project from Jennifer Davey. This small wreath pattern features hand-gathered flannel leaves, among which are nestled tiny fairy lights. This 3D sewn wreath can be made with fat quarters and would make a darling addition to your living room décor.
Rustic Glow Wreath Wall Hanging (November 2021). Designer: Jennifer Davey. Photography: Ashlee Cole Photography.
- Pretty and Plaid Pumpkin Planter Cozy (September 2024) – Make your porch feel like a comfy hang-out spot with this adorable pumpkin planter cozy. Designed by Deborah Bagley, this planter cozy pattern is a delightful way to dress up pots of sunflowers and mums. This easy sewing project can be made in a few hours and is finished with a green felt leaf and pipe cleaner stem.
Pretty and Plaid Pumpkin Planter Cozy (September 2024). Designer: Deborah Bagley. Photography: MJG Photography.
- Cute and Cozy Girls’ Dress Pattern (October 2021) – Is there any print that screams ‘cozy’ like buffalo plaid? A charming design for your daughter or granddaughter, this girls dress pattern from Alice Tang features a front button detail, long sleeves and gathering at the waist. This fall dress pattern would be so cute in family photos and can be made in light to medium weight fabrics.
Cute and Cozy Girls’ Dress Pattern (October 2021). Designer: Alice Tang. Photography: Ashlee Cole Photography.
- Periwinkle Picnic Quilted Bowl Cozies (October 2023) – Soup season is here! Celebrate the return of our favorite cozy dinner with these handy quilted bowl cozies from Sophie Tarrant. Designed for easy level sewing, this kitchen quilting project can be made in pretty fall prints or coordinated with your kitchen décor. These sewing projects also make great stocking stuffers for the upcoming holiday season!
Periwinkle Picnic Quilted Bowl Cozies (October 2023). Designer: Sophie Tarrant. Photography: Ashlee Cole Photography.
- Hello Fall Patchwork Door Bow (November 2025) – Welcome guests to your cozy cottage with a delightful patchwork door bow from Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. Made in dreamy blues and golds, this door décor project is fat quarter friendly and is completed with a hoop or ring for easy hanging. Creating a cozy environment starts at your front door with this festive sewing project.
Hello Fall Patchwork Door Bow (November 2025). Designer: Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. Photography provided by designer.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our list of cozy sewing projects to start this weekend. Creating fall comfort is only a few stitches away, and these sewing patterns are a fabulous way to spend a long weekend. What types of sewing articles would you like to read? Let us know below in the comments.