If you’re looking for a gift for someone who likes to sew, but you don’t even know how to sew a button on, it can seem tricky to figure out what to get. These are some ideas for sewing gifts that people who enjoy sewing as a hobby, or even professionally, will like to receive as a present during the holidays, or any time of year.
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Unique fabric.
Carrie, owner of More Love Mama, suggests FABRIC, which is obvious to me since I’m a fabric hoarder. You can see the different patterns that she offers here in her shop on Etsy: More Love Mama
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Good scissors.
As someone who sews, you can’t have too many pairs of good fabric scissors around. There are a lot of good yet affordable brands like Fiskars that you can get on Amazon, or you can go really high-end and get a pair of shears that will last for a long time if they’re treated with care (DO NOT use them to cut paper!)
A portable case for their machine.
If you know what kind of sewing machine they have, you could get a nice carrying case for it so that they can take their machines with them to classes and sewing events. Make sure that you know what machine model they have first, because different machines are different shapes and sizes, and the carrying cases are built for specific models! A good carrying case can be pricey, so make sure that you’re planning for the right machine.
Sewing journal.
This personalizable sewing journal is a hardcover, lined journal with sewing motifs and a custom name on the cover. It would be a nice gift for someone who loves wo sew to let them keep track of projects or make lists of things that they want to make or supplies to buy.
You can personalize your own here: Sewing journal.
Sewing theme decor.
Anne, owner of French Vintage Prints, suggested a little room decor in the form of fashion and craft prints. Check out her selection here: French Vintage Prints
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A portable storage bag.
Get the sewist in your life a portable sewing kit that they can use to keep their tools in. It’s handy to have things in a bag that you can carry from place to place, or even from room to room in the house if they’re doing projects in different places. I love this one that I got on Amazon, it has lots of room and a strap that can be adjusted to use as a shoulder strap or crossbody.
Vintage fabrics.
Cindy, owner of The Scrapologist, suggests some vintage fabrics, which can be used for quilting or as unique embellishments for clothing or home decor projects. See her shop here: The Scrapologist
Thread samplers.
Giving good-quality thread to someone who sews is going to be appreciated, because it’s something that will get used up, and we always need to buy more. A sampler pack of different colors will come in handy, and is something that everyone who sews can use.
One warning about buying a sampler that includes bobbins…Every sewing machine takes a different kind of bobbin (if you don’t know what that is, it’s fine, just don’t buy them unless you know the exact kind the person uses!) Just get the thread packs, but skip the sets that include bobbins unless you know what machine the person has, or they might not be able to use them.
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Quilter’s clips.
These clips are so much easier to use for a lot of sewing tasks than pins are. When I got some of these I used them for this project and was really pleased with them. This is a useful gift that any quilter would be able to find a use for. You can get them on Amazon here: Quilter’s Clips(affiliate link)
Vintage kits.
A vintage kit to make a wall hanging or table runner is always fun since they won’t be able to get it anywhere else. A Stitch or Two on Etsy has vintage kits and fabric that would make great gifts for someone who enjoys sewing since they’ll be patterns that aren’t available anymore.
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Quilting design cards.
Kelley, owner of Quilting and Beyond, has some patterns and quilt builder tools that will help you design a personalized pattern. See those items here: Quilting and Beyond
Sewing ornaments.
Nancy, owner of Palmetto Engraving, suggests a personalized ornament. It can also be ordered without the personalization, take a look here: Palmetto Engraving
Fun fabric prints.
Carrie also owns Kat And Lou Fabric, which specializes in fun prints for kids (chosen by her daughters.) You can see that fabric here: Kat And Lou
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More fabric!
More fabric can be found at Destashable Me, owned by Jacquie. Check those designs out here: Destashable Me
Sewing and quilting mugs.
This collection of sewing and quilting mugs is perfect for finding a gift that a person who loves sewing would like. There are a bunch of designs that you can customize with her name.
Sewing kits.
Brenda owns Threadymade NYC, and has a fun concept. She sells kits that have pre-smocked pieces for people who want to sew the finished products but who want a ready-made kit. You can see her products here: Threadymade NYC
Quilting applique kits.
Amy, owner of Country Charm USA, has fabric, quilt books, and these cute applique sets in her shop. You can see them all here: Country Charm USA
Fat quarter blender fabrics.
Fat quarters are quarter yards of fabric that are basically cut so that the piece of fabric is fatter than 9″ long. It gives you a wider piece to work with, and blender fabrics are always good to have on hand for quilting or making small sewn items.
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Dog accessory patterns.
Karina owns Creative Dog Mom and has fabrics and patterns for dog lovers: Creative Dog Mom
Vintage sewing machine home decor.
This collection of home decor items has a vintage sewing machine with flowers, and includes a range of products to decorate your home. You can personalize it with her name on Zazzle.
Apron and organizing patterns.
Tracey Lipman is a long time Etsy seller where she sells her handmade purses and wallets. She has recently introduced a new line of pdf sewing patterns. Tracey has two variations of her popular pocket aprons in her Etsy shop.
These are the perfect gift for teachers and servers. They are also a great way to organize and store you cash and other market essentials for those of you who sell at fairs.
She also has a great family travel wallet sewing pattern so you can find what you need when you want it from check in to take off.
Keep an eye on her shop, I hear she will be adding more patterns over the next few months
Sewing theme gift wrap.
Designer wrapping paper from Hot Pocket Graphics will elevate your gift-giving game. Available in multiple patterns, three sizes, and two finishes, this eco-luxury gift wrap is the perfect way to give your favorite seamstress or crafter a gift that makes a statement, while also being environmentally friendly. Show that special someone how much you care with the ultimate presentation as well as the most thoughtful gift.
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