With a great pattern and a dash of creativity, the possibilities of what you can create with a sewing machine are truly endless. Whether you’re new to the world of sewing or you want to try your hand at new techniques, here are three easy items you can create. As a bonus, they’re functional and fun to personalize—which makes them wonderful gifts or accents for your home.

Simple Items You Can Create With Your Sewing Machine

1. Tote

A market tote is one of those items that has seemingly endless uses: Grab it on your way to the farmer’s market or use it to complete your Sunday brunch outfit. Rather than soft fabric, you’ll want to reach for sturdy materials to hold all of your goods, such as canvas, denim, and upholstery fabric.

2. Quilt

A quilt is the ultimate sewing machine craft, but it’s easy to feel intimidated by the various quilting techniques. Consider a hook quilt, which involves charm squares and does not use any “Y” seams, or try your hand at paper piercing—also known as foundation piercing—to make a quilt you’ll love for years.

3. Pillowcase

If you’re not sure where to start with your first project, consider using your sewing machine to create a beautiful pillow cover. To make a cover with piping and a button closure, all you need is a pillow form, fabric, piping, and buttons.

One of the most wonderful parts of a sewing machine is that you can throw your creativity and personality into every item you create. For new ideas or extra support, consider taking a local sewing class to build your skills and create gorgeous items in a casual, supportive environment.

Whether you’re new using a sewing machine or you’ve been crafting for decades, the classes at Kramer’s Sew and Vac offer a wide selection of guided classes to better understand your sewing machine and new techniques. Based in Cincinnati, OH, this shop also possesses an impressive inventory of sewing machine parts and the best vacuums on the market. To speak with a representative, call (513) 891-5005, or view their upcoming classes online.