50 Easy Gifts to Sew
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Make all your holiday gifts with this list of easy gifts to sew. Handmade gifts are extra special and can often save you money!
Handmade gifts have so much love worked into them. They make giving just a little more special for the holidays. You might not save time, but you do save money! I always love a handmade gift that is thoughtful and useful!
If you are looking for other gift ideas you can check out some of these lists:
- Gifts to sew for women
- Stocking stuffer gifts to sew
- Gifts to make with knit fabric
- Gifts to make with the Cricut Maker
- Upcycled gift ideas
- Beginner sewing projects
- Scrap fabric projects
- Quilting cotton sewing projects
- How to wrap gifts with fabric
Why make handmade gifts?
There’s so much thought and time put into handmade gifts that show how much someone cares. Handmade gifts show lots of love and care. And it’s not always true, but if you are intentional then handmade gifts can help you save money.
Gifts You Can Sew
Learn how to make a DIY fleece blanket with a simple trim edge. This is a beginner sewing project that is perfect for gifts.
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!
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.
Learn how to make a fabric box with a free sewing pattern. Get organized with this fun beginner sewing project!
Learn how to sew four easy bookmarks with a free sewing pattern. Use scraps of fabric for a quick beginner sewing project to encourage reading!
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!
Learn how to sew a twisted headband two different ways. Use knit fabric for a quick and easy sewing project that makes a great gift!
Learn how to make a warm kids robe with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project uses flannel fabric and is a great handmade gift.
Learn how to make an easy envelope pillow cover that makes the perfect throw pillow. Add a flange or not to this beginner sewing project.
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!
Learn how to sew with this small zipper pouch tutorial! This small zipper pouch can hold tiny essentials and clip onto a bag or keys!
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!
Learn how to make a DIY flannel and sherpa blanket for a cozy handmade gift. This easy sewing project uses fabric and just a sewing machine!
Learn how to make a DIY knit headband with scraps of knit fabric! It’s a great beginner sewing project that makes a really cute handmade accessory!
Learn how to make a blanket scarf with plaid flannel fabric that is perfect for gifts. This scarf has minimal sewing and a lot of fraying.
Learn how to make a pillowcase with the burrito method. This is a great beginner sewing project, and it makes a great gift for kids!
Learn how to make a circle drawstring bag with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for organizing toys or makeup!
Learn how to sew an easy DIY pencil pouch with scraps of fabric and a zipper. This is a great beginner sewing project that teaches how to sew a zipper!
Learn to make a box zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is a great toiletry bag for travel or organizing!
With this free chapstick holder keychain pattern, make a cute keychain to hold your lip balm or chapstick to clip onto your purse or backpack.
Learn how to make a gift card holder with a free sewing pattern. These look like Christmas tags and can hold a gift card or tiny card and envelope!
Learn how to make a fabric basket with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for decorating and organizing the home.
Learn how to make a DIY tote bag with a fold up pocket. With the reusable bag folded up in a pocket it’s easy to store in a purse or car until needed.
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.
Learn how to make a warm gift with this free ear warmer sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is comfortable because of the shaping.
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.
Learn how to make a silk scarf with lightweight fabric. This beginner sewing project is a great to practice sewing silk and sewing hems.
Learn how to make an upcycled jeans fabric basket using the hems cut off of jeans. These small diy fabric baskets are perfect for organizing drawers!
Learn how to make a minky blanket with two pieces of minky fabric. This is a great beginner sewing project perfect for gifts.
Make a cozy cardigan that gits any woman!
Learn how to make DIY cloth napkins with silk and cotton fabric for the perfect reusable table setting. They are luxurious and absorbant and can match any holiday decor!
Learn how to make an infinity scarf with knit fabric. This beginner sewing project makes a great accessory and a great handmade gift!
Make a cozy robe without a pattern for the best gift! There are so many great fabrics to choose from for a custom gift.
Learn how to sew a mug cozy for the perfect fall accessory. Use quilting cotton for an easy beginner sewing project that makes a great handmade gift!
Learn how to make DIY slippers out of fleece fabric. Add pompoms or tassels to this one-seam sewing project. It's a quick and easy gift.
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!
Give the look of a time-intensive quilt that is actually really easy and quick to sew! Quilts are so cozy and lovely when it's cold.
For someone busy at the office give a custom DIY mouse pad that will make them think about you every time they use it. You can even use up your scraps, but don't tell them!
These bowl cozies keep your soup warm and help prevent spills! It's also a great scrap buster, and you can make mutliple bowls for multiple people!
I love using a silk scrunchie, and I know my family members would love it too! This is a great scrap buster, and you can choose the accessory the receiver would love best!
Wrist pincushions are super handy because you always know right where it is. This is a quick project with minimal sewing, but it's really useful!
Learn how to sew a DIY turban headband with knit fabric! This beginner sewing projects is fast and easy, and it’s perfect for gifts!
This quick and easy apron is a simple refashion that is so useful. I use my half apron all the time, and I love how absorbant it is.
You can never have enough tote bags and these have leather handles for a sophisticated touch. Choose fabric that the receiver will love!
Someone with little kids or pets would love this hand towel that can't be pulled off! Go crazy with colorful fabric!
These kid aprons are perfect for grandmothers, moms, and kids! It keeps their clothing clean while they cook, and it only uses one fat quarter!
Make bowls cute again with these reusable bowl covers. Use any fabric in bright colors for a really useful gift.
Learn how to make linen napkins with this easy sewing tutorial! This beginner sewing project makes the perfect handmade gift!
Make a beginner sewing project with this free hanging kitchen towel sewing pattern. Use a towel or quilting cotton for an easy gift to sew!
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!
