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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!
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! Involving my kids in the sewing process can be really enjoyable. I haven’t taught them how to sew on their own yet, but I love letting them pick fabrics when…
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! When I was a kid I remember my mom having hanging kitchen towels, and I thought they were just for decoration. Now that I am a mom, hanging towels are…
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! I love my kids, but they just won’t hang the hand towels or kitchen towels back up. They pull it off and leave it on the floor. It’s often used…
Learn how to make a DIY fleece blanket with a simple trim edge. This is a beginner sewing project that is perfect for gifts. When it’s chilly outside one of my favorite things is to curl up and snuggle with a blanket. My kids and I walk around wrapped in a blanket a lot. One…
Learn how to make a warm gift with this free ear warmer sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is comfortable because of the shaping. We got so much snow this week, it’s time to get out all our cold weather clothing like coats, hats, and boots. I dislike having cold ears when I’m out playing…
If you love to sew you can enjoy one of these amazing sewing subscription boxes for either quilting or dressmaking. Get some exciting mail! I love looking forward to and getting a box in the mail. It is so fun to open up to see what’s inside. And getting sewing supplies and fabric is just…
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! It’s hard to admit but sometimes the best gift is a gift card. Especially for those people in your life who have everything or don’t know…
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! I always need a warm scarf on cold winter days. I love wearing them inside to snuggle or outside with my warm coat. I love infinity scarves because they are…
Learn how to make a DIY sweater headband perfect for gifts and beginner sewing! Upcycle an unwanted sweater into a cute sweater headband! When I upcycle something I try to get as many projects out of an item as possible. I used this color fair isle sweater for a sweater ornament, and I used one…
Learn how to make linen napkins with this easy sewing tutorial! This beginner sewing project makes the perfect handmade gift! A couple of years ago we switched from paper napkins to fabric napkins, and my kids are in the habit of using them. We have our everyday fabric napkins (that need to be replaced soon)…
Learn how to make a Fall placemat that is perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving! Choose a pretty Autumn fabric for this beginner sewing project! My kids get excited to set the table whenever we have placemats set out on the table, so I love having placemats. It makes dinner feel just a little bit fancier,…
Make one of these fun and exciting quilting cotton sewing projects! Some of these are small and some of these are large, and most can be used as a handmade gift! Quilting cotton is one of the best beginner fabrics to start with. It’s sturdy but light, soft but strong, and it’s really easy to…
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! There’s something about plaid that brings to mind falling leaves, bonfires, and snuggling in blankets. It makes me think of hot chocolate and a snow…
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. My favorite scarf to wear in the winter is a blanket scarf. They are so warm and cozy, and it keeps my whole neck warm. If I’m really cold…
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. One of my favorite accessories for the summer is a simple, lightweight scarf. I love chiffon fabric in a beautiful, colorful print or a soft plaid flannel with a beautiful…