If you’re like me, time can be short but ambitions can be large. I always want to make gifts for my family and friends but many times run out of time.
I’ve been blogging since 2008 and in that time have accumulated quite the library of projects. I spent the weekend sorting through the hundreds of tutorials on this site to find over 40 projects that I think are great handmade gift ideas. All of them are “afternoon” projects, none will take more than a day, and all use a minimum amount of materials. Most are free, and a few are paid patterns.
We are down to just a few short weeks until Christmas. About this time each year I feel like I’ve run out of ideas for gifts. I just spent yesterday brainstorming with friends as to what to buy for my 15 year old son (suggestions welcomed, he has nothing on his list).
I’ve broken down the list into parts for you… Gifts you can sew, including gift ideas to sew for your friends, kids and the guys in your life. I’ve also included another list of non sewn gifts that you can easily craft in an afternoon.
Table of Contents
Sewing Projects that Make Great Gifts For Friends
2. Derby Tote – makes a great tote for school, work or church.
Things to Sew for Kids as Gifts
25. Baby Doll Receiving Blanket
29. Personalized Canvas Tote Bags
DIY Gift Ideas for Guys
No-Sew Handmade Gift Ideas
34. Snow Globe Gingerbread Houses
42. DIY Hogwarts House Notebooks
