Gifts To Sew

Are you sewing any Christmas gifts this year? Share your favourite projects to sew for gifts.

I have two teenage nieces, a couple of years ago I made them PJ bottoms from the rainbow tartan fabric we had in the boxes. I have a few scraps so going to make them each a zipper pouch with some reusable make up wipes, chocolate and make-up voucher 

I'm making Christmas stockings this year using the pattern from Tilly and the Buttons - Yes, that updated file was because of me!

Having a new baby nephew this year, I wanted to make him one for his first Christmas... now it has snowballed into making FIVE matching stockings for my sister, brother-in-law, and both the dogs, each personalised with their name on... why do we do this to ourselves?! They are going to look so cute though 🥰

Anyone else making stockings?

I have made 4 woodloes bags, the pattern was in a previous SHJ box, using the meter cottons, Daisies and Stary Skies. I have also made advant calendars for son and daughter in-law. Putting scratch cards in each of the pockets.  

I've agreed to make Christmas Eve pjs for the family - 2 kids, 2 adults, and a dog! Also made some pot holders for the neighbours and going to attempt some make up bags if I get time between work, kids, and other prep!

I've made pj pants for my daughter, just waiting for elastic. 
I'm making 4 tote bags for her home ed tutors. It's a new pattern and as with most bags I think it's taking me longer to cut out and interface everything than it will to sew them up! 
I also need to make a k pitting bag with watermelon themed gnome fabric for my bff 

I'm very impressed with everyone's plans! I have made a booksleeve for my Secret Santa recipient, but otherwise I have left it WAY too late to make anything else. Must start earlier next year...

After watching vlogmas last year I thought I would get organised and make everyone gifts, but alas no! 🤣 I am a selfish selfish sewer! I will, however, make my mother-in-law a little glasses pouch. She saw the one I made Ritchie and would very much like one. 

I'm making a doll from an old magazine for one of my niece's and I've made a hot water bottle cover for my mother in laws with leftover fabric from a lap quilt I made for her birthday.

I am making a make-up bag for my partner's grandma as she travels a lot and needs one. Also, thinking of making something similar for my Secret Santa with some reusable wipes in 

I have made these 4 zipper pouches for friends who have daughters, also going to make them a key fob each and will pop a lip balm and probably some chocolate in there!

Great thread!

Yes, I have been busy sewing up gifts this year. I have finished two quilts for family members, they have taken me a year to finish as once they get to binding stage everything slows down considerably! 

I have also made a variety of lovely toiletry bags and makeup pouches (12 so far). I used the Bristol Pouch and Holland Pouch pattern by Centre Street Quilts which is super easy and a pretty quick make for any fat quarters and scraps you have lying around. 

I'm loving everyone's ideas and makes, lots of lovely make up bags and pouches!!

I have made some very quick and simple bookmarks from some fat quarters from the boxes. I am a teaching assistant so they are a Christmas gift for the children in my class.

Hiya - I've made my husband a towelling fleecy dressing gown with the Named pattern from a previous box. 

I've made two aviator hats for my Brother and his partner using the Waves and wild pattern which I would really recommend.

....and last but not least stockings and Christmas hats!

I'd post photos but I've already wrapped everything 😂

Looking forward to a selfish sew in the new year 😂

These are so lovely! what a sweet thing to do!

Oh wow you've been so busy!! I'm sure it will all be so well appreciated! 

Awesome gifts. May need to pinch your idea with pride for next Christmas.

Hehe! Do it, they went down very well!