If you’re looking for ideas for quick and cheap sewing projects that make great gifts then this is the episode for you. And if there is a maker in your life that you’d like to buy something special for, or people are asking for gift ideas that they can get for YOU, Grace from Beyond Measure talks me through some of the beautiful and useful items she sells that might fit the bill.
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Gifts for makers:
Tool roll tutorial by The Book Hut.
Stowe Bag pattern by Grainline Stu...
If you’re looking for ideas for quick and cheap sewing projects that make great gifts then this is the episode for you. And if there is a maker in your life that you’d like to buy something special for, or people are asking for gift ideas that they can get for YOU, Grace from Beyond Measure talks me through some of the beautiful and useful items she sells that might fit the bill.
Support the podcast over on Patreon!
Gifts for makers:
Tool roll tutorial by The Book Hut.
Stowe Bag pattern by Grainline Studio.
Image source: Grainline Studio
Simple Accessories & Clothing Gifts:
Sorrento Bucket Hat pattern by Elbe Textiles.
Image source: Elbe Textiles
Sandcastle Bucket Hat pattern by Waves & Wild.
Reversible Bucket Hat pattern by Oliver + S.
The Orton Bag pattern by Merchant & Mills. (In the episode I have said this is one is free however, it is now a paid-for pattern).
The byTilly shopper bag pattern from byGraziela Fabrics.
Image source: byGraziela Fabrics
Scrunchie tutorial by Melly Sews.
Mittens pattern made by using wool knitwear by fibreandtwigs on Etsy.
Mandy Boat Tee pattern by Tessuti. Read my review of this pattern.
Luna Tank pattern by Helen’s Closet.
Dominique Skirt pattern by Tilly and the Buttons.
Lightweight summer face mask tutorial by Sophie Passmore.
Homeware Gifts:
Apron pattern by Tessuti.
Workaday Apron pattern by Merchant & Mills HERE.
Oven Mitt pattern by Bombazine. Read my review of this pattern. Please note that this pattern for previously free, but is now a low-cost paid for pattern.
Fabric Bowl Cover tutorial by Hearth and Vine. Read my review of this tutorial.
Gifts for Kids:
40 Free Sewing Patterns for Gifts for Kids blog post.
My Favourite Free Children’s Sewing Patterns blog post.
Batman Costume tutorial by Fleece Fun.
Pom Pom Tutu Skirt tutorial by Brit + Co.
Princess Dress Up Apron pattern by It’s Always Autumn.
Image source: It’s Always Autumn
Easy Apron pattern by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom.
Oven Mitt pattern by Made for Mermaids.
Gift Wrapping:
Furoshiki Wrapping Cloths tutorial by Wellness Mama.
At Beyond Measure:
Listen to Ep. #59: Tools for Life with Grace Whowell
Sarah Young animal and people printed tea towels.
Daruma Yokota Sashiko threads
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Daruma Yokota variegated Sashiko Threads
Daruma Yokota Sashiko Sampler Cloth pre-printed with different patterns
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Daruma Yokota Sashiko Cloth
Hiroshima Cellulose-head Tulip Pins
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Cohana Wooden Star Head Pins
Cohana Mini Masu Pincushion
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Cohana Silk Braided Mini Snips
Cohana Cast Iron Pattern Weights
Cohana Awaji Kawara Magnetic Needle Rest with Polisher
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Dropcloth Sampler designed by Rebecca Ringquist
Hand Sewing Clothing book by Louisa Owen Sonstroem
Listen to Ep. #15: Hand Stitching Clothes with Louisa Owen Sonstroem
100 Acts of Sewing Shirt No. 1 by Sonya Philip
Awls made in Japan
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Wooden Stitch Rippers
Tracing Wheels
Linouiio yarn made in Yorkshire
