3 Easy Handmade Gift Ideas

Every year, in the weeks leading up to Christmas, we find ourselves wondering what on earth we can give our friends and family…A box of chocolates? A gift card? It’s hard to decide upon a truly appropriate gift that will be used and appreciated. For sewers and crafters, however, there are almost limitless gift-making possibilities. Here are a few suggestions you can whip up just in time for Christmas Eve.

Embellished handtowels or dishtowels, make a festive but practical gift. Simply sew some Christmas ribbon, whether it’s one wide strip or two thin ones, across the bottom of the towels...and voila! Roll your handsewn towel and tie with hemp string, ribbon or a strip of fabric for a great neighbor gift. Add a small bottle of dish detergent or handsoap and place your towel and soap in a decorative bag or basket for a gift everyone will welcome! (Photo by Backyard Reflections)

A handmade apron, crafted from festive holiday fabric, is a gift all the ladies in your family will love. There are plenty of easy and stylish patterns to choose from that can be sewn quite quickly to make a Christmas gift that will bring holiday cheer to any kitchen and make holiday baking a joy for years to come. (Photo by Deezigner Bliss)

Book covers make a wonderful gift for the avid readers in your life. Bookcovers can be made out of everything from felt, to quilted fabric, or standard novelty fabrics. Choose a fabric that best suits the interests of the person you’re making the cover for to personalize the gift. ( Click here to view PDF instructions, by Sewing.com, on how to make a cover for paperbacks).                                   

Sewing brings more variety to your holiday gift giving. Handcrafted items are unique and heartfelt and can range from elaborately designed quilts to simply crafted drawstring bags. Sew Many Ideas carries sewing machines by Bernina, Brother and Janome to make your seasonal sewing a snap. From standard sewing machines with great features, to digital embroidery machines, we have the home sewing machines that will inspire your creativity and help you make the holidays more memorable!