Simple sewing projects : a bag, an apron, a pillowcase and a washbag are examples of things you can make easily once you can sew by hand or with a sewing machine. You can use materials you like either new from a shop or favourite old clothes.
How to make these simple sewing projects by hand or with a machine
Handsewing
Threading up the needle . Put thread tight over the top of the needle. Pull it off 
Thread it though the eye 
How to hold the needle . Sew the material inside out. 
Poke in the needle 3 cm behind the thread- back stitch 
Draw the needle 3cm in front of the thread
A simpler stitch is this running stitch – weave in and out with the needle 
Fill the needle with as many stitches as you can 
Pull the needle and thread through and repeat this process till the end of the row – then lay it flat 
Rotate the cloth and go back on the same row filling the gaps. 
Fold the material 2cm down from the top of the bag. Sew a hem for a cord 
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