25+ Things to Make & Buy for Kids as Gifts

This reading pillow pattern is over 9 years old now and still one of my most popular patterns. It's great for kids since you can stitch it up with some of their favorite novelty fabrics.

The All Ears Pouch is a sewing pattern for a small curved top gusseted zip pouch. 

The pattern includes four versions, Bunny, Cat, Mouse & Crab

This pillow sham fits a full-size pillow and features 3 pockets in the front which are just the right size to stash books, toys, and even a flashlight.

This cute drawstring backpack tutorial features a twist, a fun mermaid tail!

This cute round bag can be made in so many different variations! You can make a simple round bag or add ears to create a fun bunny bag,

This simple scraps quilt is one of my "go to's" when I need a quick quilt. There is very little piecing and virtually no seams to match.

Stitch up a cute pillow using some of a kid's fabric colors and motifs.

You can't beat simple patchwork when you want a nice quilt that is easy to make. This one is made mostly from precut squares making it super fast to create.

Stitch up a sweet apron for your favorite "chef in training".

This baby blanket binds itself. It's pretty nifty and doesn't require too much fabric.

These padded bins are great for storing baby supplies, dolls, legos or even matchbox cars.

Create a folder to take with you when you're "on the go". It even includes a pocket for a notebook.

This blanket is so soft and cozy, you'll want to keep it for yourself.

I designed this darling pouch to attach to the handlebars of their bikes. This Bike Pouch tutorial is fat quarter friendly and sews up in just a couple of hours. You could swap out some laminated fabric in place of the exterior fabrics to make it a bit more weather proof if you like.

Stitch up a fast backpack with this simple tutorial.

This bag is just the right size for little hands to take to the library. It's also great for a beginning seamstress.

If the kid you are sewing for is older and has a tablet, stitch them up a protective padded case with this pattern.

This fun pillowcase is perfect for a road trip. It features a big pocket in the front perfect for storing road trip necessities.

A pillowcase stitched up with some cute novelty fabric is always a great gift.

Personalize a pillowcase with some iron-on letters.

This pencil pouch is so fast to make, you'll soon be creating an entire stack.

If you have a Cricut machine and know a Harry Potter fan, you can create a set of custom pencil pouches for them with this free tutorial.

This cute apron is perfect for the mini BBQ chef in your life.

This blanket is so easy to make that my kids made this set! There is sewing involved but no knot tying!

This cute little mug rug is the perfect snack mat for homework time or home school time.

Stitch up a cute sleeping bag that's just the right size for their American Girl Doll.

This little guy would be so cute, filled with treats, and given as a gift.

I feel like a kid's grocery cart should be in the toy hall of fame (if there is such a thing).

Perfect for pretend play and would be so cute gifted with the wood shopping cart.

You can never have too many play tea sets! I still can't bear to part with the ones my girls had when they were younger.

My niece has two small children. I asked her what some of her kid's favorite toys are. She said, hands down they LOVE their Magna-tiles. Her exact words were, "they are obsessed" with them. You can find several different play sets for sale. This Metropolis set is a great one to start with.

There are also smaller sets if your budget doesn't allow for this set.

I don't know a little kid that doesn't love a toy vaccum. My twins fought over ours for years.

Great for imaginative play. The style changes a bit every year, but this has been on my "go-to" list for years!

This is a favorite brand of mine. These cute cats and mice come with fun accessories, like a bed in a box!

They also look so cute placed in the pocket of our Reading Pillows!

Let them "help" as you work on your own DIY projects.

Uno is simple enough that kids of all ages can understand how to play. Even though it's simple it's still always fun & exciting.

We have a set of these that we always take camping with us. Earlier this year my girls used them to build an "epic" fort in the basement.

If you make them a reading pillow for Christmas, stash a flashlight in with the books for a little late-night reading.

Kids can create their own putt putt course in their backyard or playroom with this golf set!