25+ Gifts to Buy or DIY for Girlfriends

These cute clutches are fun to make because you can customize them with unique fabrics and trims. The project includes links to purchase the frames for the bags.

Every year I think I need to make one of these for myself! They are great when you need to pack in a hurry.

These cute little coin purses are easy to make than you think!

This sewing pattern comes in 3 sizes. If you want to make it as a weekender bag, I recommend the largest size.

One of my favorite features of this bag is that you can customize it with decorative trim.

Last year I used my Cricut to create a set of Leather Cord snaps. I have used mine ALL YEAR long. These are super simple to create, your machine does all the work.

This scarf is crazy simple to make and takes just a yard or so of knit fabric.  Make one for a friend, then make one for yourself too!

These pouches are SO easy to make. They are a beginner sewing project for sure. I find them to be so useful and are perfect for traveling.

These pouches are SO easy to make. They are a beginner sewing project for sure. I find them to be so useful and are perfect for traveling.

Last year I made myself a set of drawstring travel bags and I’m surprised at how many times this year I’ve used them. I love the large laundry bag the most. Plus they are a super quick make if you need to create a bunch.

This pencil pouch is made using a quilt as you go method, which saves time and adds texture to the final project.

This bag is one of my all-time favorite weekender bags! It's just the right size for a quick getaway.

I always need tote bags! I have one for the kids "school stuff" one for "church stuff" and one for "road trip stuff".

I’m always losing my chapstick! These make great gifts for girlfriends and for teachers.

For your friend who loves glam! Stitch her up a set of lipgloss pouches, and put some of her favorite lipsticks inside.

A fun way to dress up a simple notebook.

A few years ago I stitched up a bunch of these and gave them to friends and family for Christmas.  I even managed to gift them a week or so before the Holiday so that they could enjoy them early!

A beautiful gift that they will use for years to come.

This pot holder pattern comes with free printable gift tags.

These little baskets are just the right size to keep bedside to stash things like jewelry or chargers.

Perfect for a jewelry box or lingerie drawer.

I have one of these bins that I keep my hand stitching projects in. They are also great for storing makeup or for travel.

Fill it with supplies to make her favorite warm drink, whether it’s coffee, tea or hot chocolate.

I picked up one of these a few years ago fell in love, and now buy one every year! I love them so much that I save the calendars and frame the pages after the year is over.

If you have a girlfriend who loves to entertain or cook, a beautiful cutting board or cheese board makes a great gift. There are so many affordable ones out there for sale now.

I bought one of these skinny water bottles last year and was surprised by how much I loved it! I ended up toting it with me everywhere. I especially loved it for airplane trips. So many airports now have water bottle refill stations! Get your own bottle so you don’t have to buy the exorbitantly priced water at the airport.

 My daughter talked me into buying this candle and let me tell you the scent is intoxicating! I’m really really picky about smells and this one is very pleasant and not too perfumey.