Sewing for the Holidays
Anyone who sews will tell you how busy it gets when November rolls around! Because if you are anything like me, that often means the Christmas sewing begins! This year I’ve decided to sew a couple of gifts, and I’m making some gifts for my Mom to give to her friends. I also sewed a Christmas tree skirt for my Aunt a month or two ago! So I’ve been merrily creating a festive season for myself and others this year.
Christmas sewing can be really fun if you prepare ahead of time. And making gifts for friends can feel fun, save you lots of money, and you can be sure your gift will be original and well appreciated. This year, if I have time, I will also be making some Christmas decor for my home. Truthfully I’ve never had much by way of holiday decor, so it sounds fun to deck the halls and walls this year!
A work in progress for Christmas
Here’s a quick list of some ideas to make for the holidaze on the cheap! If you don’t feel like sewing gifts this year, consider supporting small shops on Etsy! There are so many great gift items available that have been thoughtfully created by makers everywhere.
A basic fleece blanket-There are sewn options and no sew options…I’m making one for a friend!
A simple wall quilt-You could even paint a wall quilt with acrylic paint for a no wash option, or get some fabric markers and paints to deck out a bit of fabric. Add a little applique, lace or small touch. Pop it in a frame, and you are good to go!
Sew some Christmas ornaments or other holiday decor.
Simple fabric baskets filled with some self care items like lotion and aromatherapy scents.
Make a wall pocket for storing smaller items.
Plushies for the kids, or grown ups who love collecting!
Pillows are a great gift for the home decor enthusiast, or you could even do a bedroom set for your child.
Make fashion accessories! Sew basic scarves with fabric squares or upcycled clothes. Or make some basic drawstring backpacks. These items are great for the fashionistas in your life!
Make emoticon pillows or other felt plushies. These are so easy to make, felt is really easy to work with because it doesn’t fray. Get creative with it!
Sew a pj set or sexy robe for your partner! Or embroider some bathroom towels with funny sayings on them. I did this one year and my husband and I got a huge laugh.
Basically the list is endless, and I hope some of these spark your imagination. Put some thought into what your recipients could use or what they already love! The best gifting advice I have is figure out what “they” like, instead of buying things “you” like. That way your gift will be super specific to the person you are giving it to.
Gifting is my love language, and I think that’s why I love Christmas so much! It can be a wonderful time to show someone how much you care. Happy gifting!!
