Gifting handmade is such a joy. The recipient not only receives your present filled with love, you get o practice your craft skills AND it's good for the environment too.
In a modern world of consumerism it's hard to find something unique and personal, but so easy when you are making a gift by hand.
Sewing is one of the best ways to make gifts plus you have an excuse to buy more fabric!
Making gifts can often be cheaper because you can use materials that you already have or collect throughout the year at the best price. Re-purposing and recycling can be very satisfying.
In this post I have picked out some of my favourite sewing patterns to make quick and easy handmade gifts.
1 - BOOK COVERS
Personalise your text books with a fabric cover. These instructions will show you how to make any size cover.
2 - Book Bag Tote
Nice simple REVERSIBLE book bag tote perfect for folder or library books, or even lunch.
3 - Nesting Zip bags
Seriously cute zipped bags of any size that can fit into eachother! Make just one or make 3 for a nesting dolls effect.
4 - Pyramid Purse
SUPER CUTE little zipped pyramid purse to keep all the little things safe! Eraser, lip salve, keys or earbuds.
5 - Drawstring bags
One of the easiest bags to make and SO versatile as you can change the size of the pattern very easily to make so many different sized bags. Gift bags, Pump bag, Massive present sack, the possibilities are endless. AND THIS PROJECT HAS NO ZIP!
6 - Apron / Tool Belt
This project is really fun and really can be tailored to anyone. Whether its a baking, apron, money belt gardening apron, or tool belt that's up to you and all depends on the FABRIC you choose.
7 - Zip Zap Purse
Perfectly round and CUTE this little zipped case can take care of the little things in the bottom of your bag!
And finally to JAZZ up your work try adding APPLIQUE LETTERS it's really simple. Just grab the PDF templates (resize if need be on a photocopier) cut out letters in craft felt and stick or sew.
8 - Applique templates
One of the best things about HANDMADE is that you can personalise your gift to the recipient so easily. Whether it's their favourite colour, a slogan or just their initials, your offering will be totally UNIQUE. Check out my Applique lettering templates to add a slogan or Initials to your sewing.
FREE 'Project Planner Sheet'
Here's a little FREEBIE to help you get organised, download my PROJECT PLANNER sheets and get your ideas down on paper. Make a materials list and jot down details that you might forget when you are giddy in the fabric shop.
I hope that this project inspired you to get sewing, if you have a go at any of these projects please let me know in the comments below, I would love to get your feedback.
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Until next time, Happy Sewing
