[Handmade] Delightful Handmade Fabric Accessories to Receive
Are you thinking of giving someone a handmade fabric accessory but not sure what to make? Fabric items that brighten everyday life—fun to use and delightful to receive—are sure to please the recipient.
Drawstring pouches, headbands, and sacoches are practical for daily use, and the choice of fabric patterns can really showcase your taste.
In this article, we’ll introduce stylish fabric accessory ideas that anyone can easily make with a sewing machine.
Why not use some lovely fabric to create a special gift for someone you care about?
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Practical fabric accessories you can use as everyday items (11–20)
apron
From cooking to gardening, there are many times when we wear aprons.
Even if you own several, aprons are useful in so many situations that they make great gifts people are happy to receive.
A handmade apron would be appreciated even more, since it carries the maker’s personal touch.
There are also ways to make aprons without using a pattern.
It can be fun to get creative with designs like café-style aprons or dress-style aprons.
And of course, the recipient can enjoy a stylish daily life with a lovely apron, just like enjoying fashion.
Mug cover
On a cold day, it’s nice when the drink in your cup stays warm for a long time, isn’t it? That’s where a mug cover comes in handy.
If you put a cover on your mug, it helps keep the drink inside from cooling down.
It also prevents dust from getting into the cup.
Recently, silicone mug covers have been available at 100-yen shops.
But how about making a cute mug cover to give as a gift? You can sew it with a sewing machine using cut pieces of fabric.
This mug cover is triangular, so when you place it over a cup, it even looks like a little house.
Seeing a mug on your desk or table that looks like a house might give you a warm, cozy feeling.
placemat
Placemats are a handy item that instantly make your dining table look stylish—just lay them down at mealtime.
They also help prevent the table from getting dirty and keep dishes from getting scratched.
Why not try making your own placemats that you’ll be happy to have in any quantity? For the four corners, we recommend using a “mitered border” finish, which treats the backing so the corners look like a picture frame.
This gives you a neat appearance and a durable result.
Since placemats are often washed after meals, sturdiness is important.
If you make them with a single layer of fabric, they’ll also dry faster after washing.
Creating a piece with everyday use in mind will make it even more appreciated.
Fabric small-item pouch
This is a fabric pouch with a wide, mouth-like opening that works well as a planter cover or a candy holder.
Layer the fabrics and sew them together firmly, and create a sturdy base so it won’t tip over when set down.
To keep the seams from showing on the outside, you’ll turn it inside out at the end to finish, so sew carefully along the pattern while imagining how the final shape will look.
Choosing the fabrics before sewing—such as which designs to place on the outside and the lining—is also an important point.
Patchwork bag
A patchwork tote bag made from fabric scraps has a unique charm, with its distinctive look created by randomly arranged patterns.
The key lies in how you lay out the scraps: by introducing a certain regularity to the arrangement, you can bring a sense of cohesion to the seemingly random design.
Also, if you layer the scraps in a way that creates a slight puff at the edges, the finished bag will feel softer—highly recommended.
Once you’ve arranged and joined the scraps to match the tote bag’s size, layer a lining fabric on top, sew them together, and shape it into a bag to finish.
Add originality by choosing your scraps thoughtfully and experimenting with how you connect them.