12 Gifts to sew this Christmas – 2020 Edition

Although part of me doesn’t want to acknowledge it: Christmas is fast approaching… Where has the year gone? I have been researching ideas for things I can sew for family and friends. So I thought I would share 12 gift suggestions that are pretty cool. Some are even so easy to make, it would make a great beginner project for the kids! Enjoy! 1. The Genoa Tote The stunning Genoa Tote is fully-lined, features a zipped pouch and a clip for keys. This tote was designed with denim in mind, so why not use a fun print to line it on the inside? (tip: our denims and Soft Cactus fabrics would work really well here) The PDF pattern allows you to make it in 3 different sizes. It can be purchased from the Pattern Fantastique website , where you can also purchase the leather handle kits. You could also collect all the elements and gift it as a complete project to a sewing friend. 2. Pot Holder Pot Holders are a sewing classic I guess. So many options! But recently I’ve become quite interested in Sashiko stitching and I love the look. Check out this tutorial by Jen Hewett for some truly modern pot holders made out of jeans and decorated with Sashiko stitching. 3. Tablecloth I love practical gifts so here is a great one: a tablecloth in laminated cotton. When those cute little children make an absolute mess of the tablecloth, you can just wipe it all down! Done! Our laminated cottons are 140cm wide, so will fit a table of up to 100cm wide. Simply measure the length of the table and add 2x the amount of overhang you would like. I’ve written a few posts about sewing with laminated cotton, it is really nothing to be afraid of. So for lots of ideas and tips, have a read here. 4. Sunglasses case This is a very quick and easy project. I think this might be a good one to teach some kids how to sew. So why not get the kids to make one of these for their teachers? The full tutorial by Sewing Rabbit can be found here. 5. Bucket hat