[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!
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[Let's Make It with a Sewing Machine!] Gift Ideas That Will Be Appreciated (1–10)
steteco (Japanese lightweight underpants/loungewear shorts)
Perfect for summer loungewear or pajamas! Let’s make some suteteko (Japanese lightweight shorts).
They also make a great Father’s Day gift.
Cut the fabric in a shape like the pants split vertically in half, then sew the pieces together.
Fold up and stitch the hems neatly, create an opening at the waistband, and thread elastic through.
There are no pockets, so it’s easy for beginners.
If you’re an experienced sewer, try adding your own touches.
We recommend using lightweight, summer-friendly fabrics like cotton or linen.
Insulated cooler/warmer bag
A handy item to have when you’re taking a packed lunch is an insulated (hot/cold) bag! With this idea, the handles tie into a ribbon shape, so it’s perfect for anyone who loves cute designs.
You’ll sew together two outer-fabric pieces, one bottom piece, four handle/ribbon pieces, and an insulating sheet.
First, sew the outer fabric and bottom piece together to make one large piece, fold it in half, and sew to form the main body.
For the handles, round one end of each piece, sew them together in pairs, and attach them to the main body.
Finally, sew the insulating sheet to the body, and you’re done! It’s basically all straight stitching, so beginners can definitely try it.
spring frame pouch
Here’s a cute pouch idea that uses a spring clasp and opens and closes easily.
Using your favorite fabric, cut two pieces each of the outer fabric, lining fabric, side fabric, and the fabric for the bag opening to the specified sizes.
Sew the outer and lining fabrics to their respective side pieces with right sides together.
Turn the lining right side out, then stitch on the narrowly folded fabric for the bag opening.
Layer the outer fabric on the outside and sew them together, then thread the spring clasp through the opening to finish.
The rounded shape is cute and easy to use, so it’s likely to be popular with women of all ages.
[Let's Make It with a Sewing Machine!] Gift Ideas That Will Be Appreciated (11–20)
sacoche
A sacoche is a handy gift that anyone, regardless of gender, will appreciate for neighborhood outings or travel.
This one is convenient with one pocket on the outside and one on the inside, and the zipper is cleverly designed so it isn’t visible from the outside, making it easy for people of all ages to carry.
Sew the outer pocket to the front main fabric and attach the inner zip pocket to the lining main fabric.
Sew the zipper for the bag’s opening onto the lining, which has been sewn into a pouch shape.
Layer the main fabric and the lining and sew them together to finish!
indoor shoes bag
Here’s an idea for making indoor-shoe bags without a lining.
This method skips the lining and has fewer steps, so it’s great for beginners! All you need is one piece of main fabric, bag tape, and a D-ring.
Sew the bag tape for the handle, as well as another piece of bag tape threaded through the D-ring, onto the upper front side of the main fabric.
Fold the fabric in half with right sides together, then sew the bottom and side seams and create gussets.
Fold down the bag opening and sew all the way around, and you’re done! It’s such a simple construction that you might end up making lots of them.
bib
Here’s a handmade idea for a baby essential: a bib.
Create a pattern using A4 paper, place it on the outer fabric, and trace the shape.
Layer the outer fabric, lining, and interlining, then sew along the traced line with a sewing machine.
Leave an opening around the neckline for turning, and be careful not to sew that part.
Once sewn, trim the excess fabric, turn it right side out, close the opening, and attach a button to finish.
It’s an easy process, perfect for beginners.
You could also make it with a zigzag shape and add cotton balls to the tips for a cute touch!
lesson bag
Lesson bags are versatile items that can hold things like gym clothes and supply boxes.
They make great gifts for anyone preparing for preschool or elementary school.
This one is a color-blocked style, so after sewing together two outer fabrics and one bottom fabric into a single panel, fold it in half with right sides facing.
Fold the lining the same way, then box the corners on the bottom of both the outer and lining pieces and sew the side seams.
Sew the boxed corners of the outer and lining together, then place the lining inside the outer.
Fold down the top edge of the outer bag, attach the handles, sew all the way around, and you’re done!