Something to Sew for a Boy
I hope the New Year finds you well and ready to sew! I’ve got quite a few projects to share with you this month. I was busy sewing during December but couldn’t share any of my projects yet, as they were Christmas surprises!
I always find it a challenge to find things to sew for boys. I have two nephews and like to make them handmade gifts. You can see a few of the things I’ve made for them in the past here and here.
This year I just went with something simple. Zip Pouches. I feel like I’ve sewn a hundred of these things in the last few months, they are just so darn useful. My nephews, like many boys are obsessed with super hero’s so this seemed like a great occasion to use up some novelty fabrics. Why I ever bought Batman fabric in the first place, I don’t know…. .
The pouches are very simple, I lined them with fusible fleece and added a hook to one end. That way they can use the hook to attach the pouch to things, like the inside of the car or a backpack.
When I give zip pouches as gifts I love to fill them up with little trinkets. For boys you could fill them with matchbox cars, lego pieces or even candy… The larger size of these pouches make them a great size to stuff with crayons and notebooks for “quiet” time activities.
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These are fabulous! I’ve only successfully sewn a few things before. I’d love to try these! Great ideas to use them as gift packaging and quite time activities 🙂 Thanks for the post.
Those are really cute. Your nephews are very lucky to have an auntie that sews for them. Off to check out your other boy projects. 🙂
Can you tell me what size these pouches are? Are there instructions anywhere? I’d love to make some but I need some more info. Thanks!
I never posted a full tutorial. I’ll have to add it to the “to do” list, I wasn’t aware anyone was still interested 🙂