50 Gifts to Sew for Women That Will Brighten Their Day • Heather Handmade

Make one of these gifts to sew for women for the ladies in your life! These are sewing projects that work for multiple sizes and ages.

Do you enjoy making gifts? I usually have dreams of all the things I could make for family and friends, but I never make the time to actually do it. I love making clothing for myself and others, but it’s tricky making clothing to give if you don’t know someone’s size.

I know it’s possible to make clothing that can be “one size fits all” or clothing that you just need an estimate of their size to be able to create it. Besides creating clothing that needs little to no fitting, how about free patterns to make your life that much simpler! These free paterns are great gifts to sew for women!

Thanks so much for all these wonderful patterns, Heather. I have made a few gifts for Christmas using your patterns. They are amazing, simple, quick, easy!
Leora in Ontario

Do you love to sew? Try one of these fun sewing projects:

Why sew handmade gifts?

They are unique and custom. You can choose fabrics and colors that the recipient loves which shows that you thought about them. It could fill a need in a way that a store bought item can’t fill. You can also add a name to personalize it even more.
They can be more affordable than store bought gifts. Depending on what you have in your sewing area, you can make handmade gifts cheaper than store bought gifts. It can honestly go both ways with cost, so you have to be intentional about how you spend your money to get the most gifts from your money.
They are a great way to show your love and appreciation. Whenever I make a gift, I think about the love being poured into the item I make it. You can show lots of love with a handmade gift because it shows the time you thought about and effort you put into creating for the recipient.

Gifts to Sew for Women

DIY Curling Iron Travel Case: Free Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a heat resistant curling iron travel case with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing projects works for any hot tool.

Free Hand Sanitizer Spray Holder Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew a hand sanitizer spray holder with a free sewing pattern. This small sewing project keeps rectangular hand sanitizers handy.

Cute and Free Tissue Box Cover Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew a cute tissue box cover with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for the home and a handmade gift.

Free Keychain Card Wallet Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew a keychain card wallet with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is so useful and a great gift for teens.

Free Travel Tissue Holder Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a tissue holder sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is small and quick, and it makes a great handmade gift.

DIY Kitchen Boa (or Kitchen Scarf) with a Towel

Learn how to sew a DIY kitchen boa (or kitchen scarf) with a towel. This kitchen sewing project is so useful and makes a great handmade gift.

DIY Floor Foot Mop for Cleaning Quick Spills

Learn how to make a floor foot mop with a free sewing pattern. This kitchen sewing project helps to clean quick spills while you’re cooking or baking.

Free DIY Cooling Neck Wrap Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew a cooling neck wrap with a free sewing pattern. This summer sewing project is easy, and it keeps you cool in hot weather.

Free Luggage Tag Sewing Pattern with a Flap

Learn how to sew a luggage tag with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project identifies luggage and protects your information.

How to Sew a Steering Wheel Cover

Learn how to sew a steering wheel cover for temperature protection and a nice look. This beginner sewing project is great for any vehicle.

Free Pull Out Key Case Pattern

Learn how to make a pull out key case to keep keys organized. This beginner sewing project uses fabric scraps and is a great handmade gift.

How to Sew a Soda Can Cozy to Keep Drinks Cold

Learn how to sew a soda can cozy to help keep drinks insulated and cold. This beginner sewing projects is perfect for summer and handmade gifts.

Free Sleep Mask Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a sleep mask with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project helps with sleep and makes a great handmade gift.

Make a DIY Eyeglass Stand to Keep Glasses Safe

Learn how to sew a DIY eyeglass stand that holds glasses and keeps them safe. This beginner sewing project is quick and perfect to sell.

How to Sew a Luggage Handle Cover

Learn how to sew a luggage handle cover with a beginner sewing project. Make it easier to identify your luggage while traveling.

How to Sew a Lanyard

Learn how to sew a lanyard with a beginner sewing project. This quick and easy sewing project is useful and makes a great handmade gift. I love little sewing projects that are fun and satisfying to sew, but that also solves a problem. How great is it when you making something so useful you see

Free Glasses Case Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a glasses case with a free sewing pattern. This beginning sewing project uses fabric scraps and makes a great handmade gift.

DIY Infinity Scarf with a Pocket

Learn how to make a DIY infinity scarf with a pocket perfect for giving. Use an invisible zipper for this sewing project for a hidden pocket!

Free Double Oven Mitt Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a double oven mitt with a free sewing pattern. This kitchen sewing project can be a large hot pad and makes a great gift.

How to Make a Double Gauze Blanket

Learn how to make a double gauze blanket or a DIY muslin blanket. This beginner sewing project makes a cozy, handmade gift for the holidays.

Free Apron Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew an apron with a free PDF sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project even has pockets, and its a great handmade gift!

How to Make a Foot Warmer

Learn how to make a foot warmer with rice and a free sewing pattern. This beginning sewing project is like a warm basket to put your feet in.

Free Bucket Hat Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a bucket hat with a free sewing pattern in baby, child, and adult sizes. This beginner sewing project is great for summer!

Free Tote Bag Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a tote bag with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing pattern is a great way to carry all your essentials.

Free Slipper Sewing Pattern for Women

Learn how to make slippers for women with a free slipper sewing pattern. Use up your fleece scraps to make a great handmade gift!

DIY One Seam Wrap Skirt + Free Pattern

Use this tutorial to make your own one seam wrap skirt! It’s fast and easy to sew, and there’s no flashing! This skirt is so adjustable that it can fit lots of sizes, and you can still fit in it if you’re changing sizes!

Free Circle Skirt Pattern

Skirts are so easy to make. Use this easy circle skirt tutorial and free sewing pattern to make your own custom circle skirt!

Free Draped Cardigan Sewing Pattern

With this free draped cardigan sewing pattern you can make a cardigan the is adjustable for any size that is perfect for traveling.

How to Make a Scarf

Learn how to make a scarf with a simple rectangle design. This shape works for lightweight cooler fabric or warmer fabric that has some drape.

Free Wrap Skirt Pattern

Learn how to make a DIY wrap skirt with a free sewing pattern guide in any size. This beginner sewing project is a great handmade gift!

Free Casserole Hot Pad Pattern

Learn how to make a casserole hot pad with a free sewing pattern. This large hot pad protects surfaces and makes a great handmade gift.

How to Sew a Zipper Pouch

Learn how to sew a zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This easy sewing project is great for beginners and makes a great handmade gift!

Sew a Sunglasses Case with a Free Pattern

Learn how to sew a sunglasses case with a free sewing pattern! Keep your sunglasses case safe in your bag with a beginner sewing project!

Sew a Robe Without a Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew a robe without a sewing pattern using your measurements! This robe is easy to make and cozy to wear, and it’s perfect for gifts!

Free Flat Front Skirt Pattern

Make an easy flat front skirt with this free sewing pattern and template! The skirt can be made for any size or age, and it’s really easy to sew!

Free Hanger Cover Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a fabric hanger cover with a free sewing pattern. This easy sewing project cushions clothing while hanging on a hanger.

How to Make a Silk Scarf

Learn how to make a silk scarf with lightweight fabric. This beginner sewing project is a great to practice sewing silk and sewing hems.

Free Half Circle Skirt Pattern

Make a gorgeous DIY half circle skirt with a free sewing pattern! Learn how to measure yourself, use those measurements to create a sewing pattern that fits your body, and then sew it.

How to Make a Triangle Scarf

Learn how to make a triangle scarf with just a yard of fabric and some tassels or pompoms. This is a great beginner sewing project that makes the perfect gift!

Small Circle Zipper Pouch Tutorial

Learn how to sew a small circle zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This easy sewing project can clip onto a bag or keys!

Free Casserole Carrier Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a casserole carrier with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project keeps food warm and is a great handmade gift.

Free Fabric Basket Pattern

Learn how to make a fabric basket with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for decorating and organizing the home.

3 DIY Silk Hair Accessories: Scrunchie, Scarf, and Bow

Use upcycled silk to make these three DIY hair accessories! The scrunchie, scarf, and bow can be used together or separately.

How to Make a Minky Blanket

Learn how to make a minky blanket with two pieces of minky fabric. This is a great beginner sewing project perfect for gifts.

Free Fleece Hat Pattern

Learn how to make a winter fleece hat with a free sewing pattern. This pattern comes in child, teen, and adult sizes for the whole family.

Free Mitten Sewing Pattern for Fleece

Learn how to make fleece mittens with a free sewing pattern. It comes in children, teen, and adult sizes and is a great handmade gift!

Easy DIY Pencil Pouch

Learn how to sew an easy DIY pencil pouch with scraps of fabric, a zipper, and a free sewing pattern. This is a great beginner sewing project!

How to Make a Cheater Quilt

Learn how to make a cheater quilt that is fast, easy, and you can use any striped or plaid fabric. A cheater quilt is perfect for gifts!

Free Fabric Box Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a fabric box with a free sewing pattern. Get organized with this fun beginner sewing project!

Free Curved Top Zipper Pouch Pattern

Learn how to make a curved top zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This beginning sewing project is cute and great for organizing.

Which one do you want to make for a gift, and which one do you want to get as a gift?

If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!