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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
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 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 hanging kitchen towels. This beginner sewing project is perfect if you have kids or pets, and it makes a great 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 make an infinity sweater scarf by upcycling a sweater! Use a soft sweater to make it cozy for this beginner sewing project!
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 upcycle jeans into a tote bag. This beginner sewing project is a quick and easy bag to sew, and it already has pockets!
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 DIY swaddle blanket out of cotton gauze fabric. It’s the perfect lightweight blanket that makes a great baby gift!
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 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!
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 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 warm gift with this free ear warmer sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is comfortable because of the shaping.
Learn how to make a DIY bean bag chair with free measurements! Make a comfortable chair that is great for reading to match your room!
Learn how to make a DIY gingham apron with a free sewing pattern. This is an intermediate sewing project that makes the perfect gift!
Make a quick DIY matching game with your scraps of fabric for an easy sewing project and a fun game! Let your kids pick out their favorite fabrics!
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 DIY sweater headband perfect for gifts and beginner sewing! Upcycle an unwanted sweater into a cute sweater headband!
Learn how to make an easy DIY harvest apron for the garden. It works as an apron, and it can turn into a little bag for carrying all your produce.
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 a simple baby bow with this baby headband tutorial either by sewing or hot gluing. These bows are so cute!
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.
This wrap skirt is simple and easy to make, and the size is adjustable to it's easier to give it as a gift! This is a woven version for people who prefer woven fabric.
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.
This easy wrap skirt is simple to make, and the size is adjustable to it's great to give it as a gift! This is a knit version for people who prefer knit fabric.
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!
Use up your scraps to make reusable cotton rounds. It's so nice to not worry about buying cotton balls, because you always have some reusable face pads!
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!
Large fabric baskets are great for organizing! Make it with beautiful fabric for a special touch!
Give these reusable snack pouches to any young mom you know. They will be about to reuse the pouches whenever they need them without having to worry about buying plastic bags!
Turn a wool sweater into a great organizing basket! It's a great way to repurpose an unloved item, and give the gift of organizing.
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!
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!
Someone with little kids or pets would love this hand towel that can't be pulled off! Go crazy with colorful fabric!
These felt dryer balls are great to use in the dryer instead of dryer sheets. They can be used over and over again, so it's a great money-saver.
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 tutorial, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!