So right when November began I suddenly started hearing Christmas music on a few radio ads- on the FIRST of November- when did Christmas start coming so early?! I was shocked! However, when I listen to my Christmas music on my own steam, it's okay. I visited my sister in Missouri this weekend and we went to the Missouri Star Quilt Company (SO fun! post coming soon), and we sewed, sewed and sewed while busting out the Holiday tunes! It is NEVER too early to start on Handmade Christmas gifts, so below I present some handmade holiday sewing inspiration! I'd love to hear your own ideas.
For your girlfriends:
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| Bella collage Quilt from luvin the mommyhood is a great starter quilt- I've made it and it's super fast to sew up (must post about it!) |
For the baby/little ones! (most can be gifts for boys too, just make 'em in boy colors!)
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| Kimono Top, as sewn by Made by Me & Shared with You. FREE 6 mo- 8 year pattern from Habitual |
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| The "Bapron" from Craftiness is Not Optional to contain all those baby messes! |
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| To help keep them occupied in church or car rides, try some quiet book ideas from Shaffer Sisters. Made by Me & Shared with You also has many Quiet Book Templates. |
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| Jumpsuit FREE pattern from DUTCH magazine Kiind |
For the Boy (or girl! Lets not be exclusive….):
For anyone on your list!
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Zip Circle to store those pesky earbuds-Tutorial and more comprehensive Pattern from Dog Under My Desk
I've heard GREAT things about both, it's still circulating on the interwebs after almost 2 years! |
For the MAN in your life:
My Own list of handmade Christmas gifts to sew is:
Mystery Item 1 for Girl A
Mystery Item 2 for Lady B
Mystery Item 3 for Girl C
Mystery Item 4 for Man D
Mystery Item 5 and 6 for Girl A and Girl C
….. I'm sorry to be so vague, but readers of my blog will be some of the recipients of my gifts- can't wait to give you an update after the gifts have been delivered! I will try to keep you updated on my progress :)
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These are great ideas! I've made the earbud pouches (dozens of them - everybody LOVES them), pinned the Guy's Survival Kit (to make for my kids), am making fabric baskets for my nieces and sister for Christmas. I learned how to make felt finger puppets in time for Halloween, so all the kids are getting them for Christmas too (will check out Shaffer Sisters page).
ReplyDeleteThe duffle coat is particularly interesting since it covers sizes 3m - 12 - great for somebody (like me) who has kids to sew for ranging from 6m - 5y :D
My favourite project, though, is the Bella Collage Quilt - I love that kind of simple but pretty design, and have downloaded the pattern to study - I can see it in girl prints, boy prints, neutral prints, theme prints - sweet!
Something else to consider for gifts is pillowcases! Suits ages 2 to 102, quick to make, only a meter of fabric each, and the fabric choices can be personalized to the recipient - it's a great gift! It can also be used as the wrapping for another gift, lol!
Wonderful roundup! My mom is getting my only sewn gift this year… a quilt made from the Sugar Block Club BoM.
ReplyDeleteYour inspiration pictures are gorgeous! I can't wait to find out what you're making :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for including my Downton Duffle photo! I have to think about making some gifts! Well, it's so early but fun thing :)
ReplyDeleteWow such amazing ideas! I wish I was crafty/talented enough to pull half of these off! I love how they are not your standard DIY gifts!
ReplyDeleteGreat roundup! thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm pinning this for this Christmas! What a great list! Who knows - maybe I'll even start earlier than December 10th this year :)
ReplyDeleteAmy