With winter comes chilly weather, and the best way to combat the cold is with a cozy wardrobe. Whether you prefer to sew by hand or sewing machines, you can make homemade goods for the whole family. These simple sewing projects will help keep you warm throughout the season.

5 Easy Winter Clothing Sewing Projects

1. Mittens

An adorable pair of mittens will keep your fingers warm while you’re out. You can stop by your favorite fabric store to pick up some fun and festive patterns or go with a simple wool set. The process is surprisingly simple. This is a short project you can do by hand, and it makes the perfect gift for friends and family members.

2. Sweater Dress

Every season is a chance to upgrade your style, and winter is no exception. No matter how much you need to bundle up in the snow, you can always show off your winter wardrobe by the fireside. Using sewing machines to make sweater dresses provides you with clothing that’s both fashionable and comfortable. In these versatile pieces, you can snuggle up on the sofa with a good book or go out for a nice dinner.

3. Quilt

Nothing says winter like sipping hot cocoa while buried under a few comfy quilts. Rather than buying one from the store, you can make your own special quilt. Completing a quilt is a highly satisfying experience. With your personal touch, you can create something gorgeous and unique. It’ll have more meaning to you, and you can even pass it down through your family.

4. Heating Pads

Even when it’s toasty inside, hands and feet can still get chilly. Fight off the cold with DIY heating pads. With the help of a sewing machine, your fabric of choice, and a bag or two of dried lentils or corn, create a filled pouch, and you’ll have a little portable heater in no time. Just microwave the finished product whenever you want to use it.

5. Poncho

If you’re not quite ready to start cranking out clothes with sewing machines, a poncho is a great place to start. It’s easy on any skill level and budget. The finished product is a loose and comfortable yet incredibly warm winter piece, which you can wear over just about any outfit.

When you need the right materials for your next sewing project, come to Olive Juice Quilts. As the La Crosse County, WI area’s premier quilt shop, they carry all the fabrics, patterns, notions, and embroidery and sewing machines you’ll need. Interested in taking your skills to the next level? Their professionally taught sewing classes will hone your abilities from the basics to total mastery. Take a look at their products online, or call (608) 782-3257 to learn more about their services.