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10 Gifts to Sew for the Holidays

December 11, 2022 By A Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

The holidays are fast approaching but there is still time to create a one of a kind handmade gift for your family and friends. Nothing beats homemade gift items that you have put time and effort into creating for your loved ones. I always incorporate handmade elements into my gifts. Part of the fun and excitement of the holidays is to crank up the Christmas carols and get creating! 

I have put together a gift guide here for everyone on your list. Here are a selection of our most popular patterns and tutorials that can be made in next to no time which materials/supplies you probably have on hand in your sewing room. 

Click on the photos below for more details on each project.  

Cat Lovers will enjoy these Cosy Cat Coasters. Team them with a coffee cup or favourite blend for a thoughtful gift.

Gamers will love the Dice and Drawstring Bag designed to hold multiple sets of dice for your next Dungeons and Dragons gaming session.

Home decorators will love the classic Star Pillow. Make in their favourite colour to complement their room.

Journal Lovers will enjoy being able to keep their journalling accessories close at hand with this Elastic Pencil Case. Team it with a new journal or pens for a thoughtful gift.

Shoe Bags - free tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar Designs

Travellers will love these travel shoe bags to keep their shoes safely stowed int he suitcase. Get our free tutorial here.

A brightly coloured peanut pillow is perfect to provide much needed neck support when travelling in a car or airplane, or when sitting on the sofa.

Sewing lovers will enjoy this Travel Sewing Kit – perfect for stowing sewing essentials for crafting on the go.

Sail Away Pillow is a perfect for a nautical inspired bedroom, nursery or playroom.

Mushroom House Pouch is perfect for imaginative play. Team it with fairies and other treasures for a fun filled activity.

BBQ Grill Mitt and Towel - free tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar Designs

BBQ Lovers will enjoy this fun grill mitt and towel – perfect for your next family BBQ.

Hope you have enjoyed this roundup of patterns and tutorials to make for gifts this holiday season. You can find more of our free tutorials here.

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Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? 🎄 A set of Need a quick handmade Christmas gift? 🎄

A set of Merry Little Tree Coasters is quick to sew, scrap-friendly, and easy to turn into a thoughtful gift with a few festive extras.

In this carousel I've paired them with: 
🥂 Champagne & a festive coupe glass
 ☕ Hot chocolate & marshmallows
 🫖 Christmas tea & shortbread
 🧀 Charcuterie treats & a tea towel

Which gift bundle is your favourite?

🎄 Comment TREE and I'll send you the Merry Little Tree Coasters pattern link.

📌 Save this post for Christmas gift inspiration and future holiday sewing.

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There's something so satisfying about turning fabr There's something so satisfying about turning fabric scraps into beautiful little gift tags! ✨

In today's reel, I'm making my free Threaded Tokens pattern and showing the cutting and sewing process.

For this version, I used the new SOHMO decorative scissors to create modern scalloped and zigzag edges. They add such a lovely finish and instantly elevate the look of these quick little makes.

✂️ Scallop 5mm
✂️ Scallop 10mm
✂️ Zigzag 5mm

I can't decide which edge is my favourite!

These threaded tokens are quick to sew, perfect for using up scraps, and make thoughtful handmade gift tags for friends.

💬 COMMENT TOKEN for the free pattern link!

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🎄 What's your Christmas sewing style? Are you dra 🎄 What's your Christmas sewing style?

Are you drawn to timeless reds and greens, cosy cottage checks, Scandinavian simplicity, colourful festive prints, or something a little more quirky?

Swipe through to discover your Christmas sewing personality and find a project to match your favourite festive aesthetic. ✨

I have a feeling most sewists are a mix of two or three styles... I'm often somewhere between Classic, Handmade and Vintage!

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🌈 Bright & Fun
🎁 Vintage
✨ Modern Minimal
❄️ Scandinavian
🐱 Quirky
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🌸 Pastel

👇 Tell me your Christmas sewing style in the comments!

The featured projects can be found in my Pattern Store & Etsy Shop. 

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Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coa Meet my brand new pattern... Merry Little Tree Coasters! 🎄

With 4 festive tree designs to choose from, these quick little coasters are perfect for using up your favourite fabric scraps.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ No binding required
✨ Quick to sew
✨ Great for scrap busting
✨ Perfect handmade gifts, stocking stuffers & teacher gifts

Sew one or make a whole forest! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

Comment TREE and I'll send you the pattern link.

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Which side would you choose? 🎄 The front and back Which side would you choose? 🎄

The front and back of these Ribbon Pouches feature different fabrics, so it feels like getting two designs in one.

Made with Merry Happy by Ruby Star Society and perfect for gifts, decorating and festive treats.

Comment RIBBON for the pattern link. ✨

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Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finis Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finished oven mitt! 🙌

The Baker's Buddy Oven Mitt is designed with a clever turn-and-finish construction, so you get smooth curves and a professional finish without wrestling with binding strips.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ Fast to sew
✨ Great for gifts
✨ Practical for everyday use
✨ Perfect for showing off your favourite fabrics

This is one of those projects you'll make once... then make again for family, friends, teachers, neighbours, and yourself!

💬 Comment BAKER and I'll send you the pattern link.

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