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[Let's Make It with a Sewing Machine!] Gift Ideas That Will Delight
Perfect for those who love sewing with a sewing machine!
Here are gift ideas you can make using a sewing machine.
We’ve gathered items you can make as gifts for friends and family, tokens of appreciation for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and school entry items you might like to make for your grandchildren.
If you want to give a gift but aren’t sure what to choose, we hope this will serve as inspiration.
There are also tutorial videos available, so beginners are welcome to give it a try!
[Let's Make It with a Sewing Machine!] Gift Ideas That Will Be Appreciated (1–10)
handle bag
How about handmaking a ring bag that’s perfect for summer and giving it as a gift? This idea is designed a bit on the smaller side, so it should be easy to use even for someone’s first ring bag.
The construction is simple: basically, cut out the outer and lining fabrics, sew them together, then thread the rings through the bag opening and stitch.
The only tricky part is gathering the fabric to sew it into a round shape, but if you follow the steps, you’ll be fine! Give it a try.
cat-shaped pouch
Here’s an idea for a cat-shaped pouch that can hold small items like earphones and keys.
Basically, you cut the outer fabric and lining into a cat shape and sew them together.
For the zipper section, first cut the outer fabric and lining into cat shapes, then cut them horizontally into upper and lower pieces and sew them to the zipper.
If you want to add a strap, don’t forget to insert a ring for attaching the strap at the final sewing stage.
Enjoy pairing fabrics and have fun making a cute cat-shaped pouch!
towel handkerchief
Let’s make a terry-cloth handkerchief using 100-yen shop items: a lightweight towel and a cut cloth! Adding a tag gives it a more premium look, so prepare one if you like.
Cut the towel into a 24 cm square and the cut cloth into a 27 cm square.
We’ll assemble the two using mitered (picture frame) seams.
The steps are simple, but if you make it as-is, the fabric may warp after washing.
To prevent this, prewash the fabrics and true the grain before sewing.
If you’re adding a tag, decide the placement beforehand and sew it in at the same time when you do the mitered seams.
[Mini Case] Keychain
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It’s cute as a keychain, but this idea also works as a tiny bag that can hold small items like medicine.
It’s very easy to make, so why not try making one as a gift? Prepare the outer fabric, flap fabric, lining fabric, a strip of fabric for the D-ring, a D-ring, a snap, and hardware.
Fold the strip narrowly, thread it through the D-ring, and sandwich it between the outer fabric and the flap fabric, then sew them together.
Next, sew on the lining to form the pouch section, turn the fabric right side out, and attach the hook to the flap.
Finally, add the hardware and your keychain is complete.
Choose any size you like, but it’s best to make it small enough not to get in the way when attached to a bag.
tote bag
Tote bags are handy for short outings, aren’t they? This one has an inner pocket and is easy to use, making it a great gift as well.
Prepare two main body pieces, one base piece, one lining piece, an outer pocket, and two handles.
Sew the main body pieces to the base piece to create one large panel, then attach the handles and the pocket.
Fold the lining to create the inner pocket, then sew it to the main body to finish.
The bag opening is designed to close with a button, but you can customize it with a zipper instead if you like.
coin purse
Here’s an idea for a coin case with a wide opening that makes it easy to take out small change.
A clear soft sheet is placed between the vertical fabric panels, and when you undo the snap fastener, it opens fully.
Prepare one outer fabric piece, one lining piece, two side fabric pieces, a clear soft sheet, and a snap fastener.
Fold each side fabric piece in half and sew, then turn them right side out.
Sandwich them between the outer and lining fabrics and sew together.
Turn the fabric right side out, sew it into a box shape, insert the clear soft sheet, and attach the snap.
It’s easy to make, so it’s also a great idea when you want to produce multiples!
smartphone shoulder bag
A smartphone shoulder bag, convenient for carrying your phone, would likely be a welcome gift for anyone.
Since there’s an outer pocket, you can slip your phone in there and still have room in the bag for a wallet and other items.
After sewing the pocket and the loops for the shoulder strap onto the outer fabric, place it right sides together with the lining and sew.
Turn the fabric right side out through the opening, add a topstitch around the opening of the bag, and you’re done.
It’s also cute to make the shoulder bag with simple fabric and decorate it in your own way with iron-on patches and the like.