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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!
Get inspired for cozy making with one of these flannel sewing projects. These are great for the home, the kitchen, or for handmade gifts! When it starts getting colder, I love snuggling up with cozy fabrics like flannel. Flannel is such a great fabric because it’s easy to find and easy to sew. It holds…
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! I get so cold during the winter so I just love snuggling up in a cozy, warm blanket. I’ve made plenty of blankets and quilts before, but none of…
Learn how to upcycle sweater sleeves into a sweater mug cozy. This beginner sewing project is great for keeping mugs warm, and makes a great handmade gift! Sweaters are one of my favorite things to upcycle. There’s so many things you can make from one sweater! I had an old sweater that I wanted to…
Learn how to sew a mug rug with scraps of fabric. Use a beautiful print or combine different colors for a unique handmade gift. Who else loves a warm drink in a mug during the cold winter months? One of my favorite treats is hot chocolate and a cheese sandwich. I have some Canadian ancestors,…
Learn how to sew DIY hand warmers with flannel fabric. It’s easy to make several, fill them up with rice, and give them as handmade gifts. It’s starting to get cold, and my kids are starting to complain about cold hands and feet. I needed small reusable hand warmers for my kids to use whenever…
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! Have you ever needed a pocket but you weren’t wearing anything with pockets and couldn’t carry a bag? Have you ever needed a pocket that was hidden and secret?…
Get ready for the Fall and Winter with all of these warm and cozy sewing projects. Keep the cold at bay with all this inspiration for your next project. I live in an area where I get 4 distinct seasons, and I just love the changing of the seasons. It’s fun to plan out the…
Make strong and durable items for your home with these canvas sewing projects. They are great home sewing projects and handmade gifts! Canvas is such a great fabric to work with. It comes in solid colors and lots of beautiful prints. It is stronger and more durable than quilting cotton, but it is not harder…
Learn how to make a DIY floor pouf with beautiful fabric and a free sewing pattern for the perfect footrest. This easy sewing project is great for the home and a gift. When you get a moment to yourself, do you love to sit down and put your feet up? At the end of a…
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! There are lots of things I love about the Fall and colder weather, but one of my joys is drinking a hot drink from a mug. I switch…
Make a cute cat shaped, mini zipper pouch with this free cat zipper pouch pattern. It’s perfect for Halloween or as a handmade gift for anyone who loves cats! I have fallen in love with making small little pouches for organizing and keeping things safe. My kids need specific things tools at school and need…
Decorate your home with fabric you love with these home sewing projects. Some are useful for your house and some are pretty to look at. Everyone has their own style for their home, and they all have their own set of colors and textures. Some people like to change their decorations often with holidays and…
Learn how to sew a simple table runner with cotton fabric and trim. Make one for everyday or for holiday decorating, and give it as a handmade gift. I love adding homemade decorations to my home that feel like me and my style. It’s the same with sewing my own wardrobe! I’ve always loved the…
Learn how to make a circle drawstring bag with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for organizing toys or makeup! I love to make drawstring bags and pouches to organize all the little things, but sometimes I find it hard to reach in and get things out. Sometimes I want it…
Learn how to make placemats with a 1/2 yard of fabric! This is a great beginner sewing project and can use the prettiest fabric! My kids love having little jobs to do to help me while I make dinner. Sometimes they help me with the food prep and cooking, and sometimes they help setting the…