Give back to the main man in your life this year with our collection of DIY Christmas gifts for dads! Nothing shows him how much you care more than a handmade present.
Our round-up includes present ideas for all types of dads, from silly troublemakers to serious businessmen! Have a browse through our homemade Christmas gifts for dads and choose a present which suits his personality.
Finish these presents off with some handmade wrapping paper and a DIY Christmas card and we promise you’ll be his favourite kids this December!
23 DIY Christmas gifts for dads
1. Knit some beer cosies
When it comes to dads, a nice beer at the end of the day is often a top priority!
Follow our beer cosy knitting pattern and whip up your own homemade Christmas gift for Dad in a matter of hours.
These cosies will keep his beer looking suave and his hands frost-free. Plus they're a brilliant cheap DIY Christmas gift!
2. Sew a travel wash bag
Dads who are on the go for work or like to travel will love this present.
Use our how to sew a travel wash bag tutorial and make him a bespoke storage bag, ready for all his trips.
For extra points, pop in some DIY lip balm to keep him hydrated and some handmade soap to keep him clean!
3. Personalised tool kit
DIY dads will love receiving this mini tool kit for Christmas. Personalised with his name or a message of your choice, this kit will allow him to fix, mend and build on the go.
It makes a brilliant stocking stuffer or Father’s Day gift too.
4. Make him a cosy quilt
Keep the man of the household nice and snug this winter with this gorgeous log cabin quilt. This homemade Christmas gift for dad is both practical and looks great.
Stitch this quilt with as much love as you feel for him!
5. Keep his camera safe!
For snap-happy dads, why not make them this handy camera strap? It’s an easy-to-sew homemade Christmas gift for dad that can be personalised with embroidery or applique.
Perfect for dads who want to record Christmas day but have a habit of forgetting where they leave things…
6. DIY hot toddy kit
This winter warmer present will keep your old man in tip-top shape throughout the holidays.
This hot toddy kit has several infused honey options and comes with everything he needs to make a delicious brew. The ideal tipple after Boxing Day walks!
7. Knit him a scarf for winter
This homemade Christmas gift for dad pairs perfectly with the hot toddy kit above. Once he’s had his warming brew he can pop on this handmade scarf and he’s ready to go!
Use our free men’s scarf knitting pattern and make it with yarn in his favourite colour.
8. Embroider him some dinosaur friends
Nerdy dads and dinosaurs go hand in hand! Follow our free dinosaur embroidery pattern and stitch these miniatures just for him.
You could stitch these cute dinos onto a sweater, notebook cover, glasses cases or anything else your dad uses regularly.
9. Personalised compass
How stunning is this personalised compass? Adventurous dads, collector dads, classy dads – all dads will love this gift!
Engraved by Treat Republic, this compass can be personalised both on the compass frame and box, adding a personal touch.
10. Crochet a cosy hat
Bald heads need to be kept warm throughout December and that’s where our crochet hat pattern comes in.
Hook up this adorable bobble hat in your dad’s favourite colours and watch as it becomes his most worn item.
11. DIY storage
This is a homemade Christmas gift for dads which the whole family will appreciate. This storage basket will keep his desk tidy and bits and bobs stored away (and it's a great last minute DIY Christmas gift!)
Learn how to make our paper weaving basket and make him a set ready for the festive season.
12. Personalised tumblers
Your dad will feel like James Bond with these gorgeous custom tumblers.
Carved from rich oak, these tumblers can be laser engraved with your dad’s initials, a touching message or a significant date.
Not only do they look amazing but the oak will enhance the flavour of whiskey!
13. Sew your dad a new wardrobe
Give your dad a fresh look by sewing him a new outfit from our best sewing patterns for men roundup. It includes shirts, coats, sweatpants and even suit jackets.
14. Fake plants
If your dad struggles to keep real plants alive, make him this fake version instead.
Follow our how to make a paper succulent tutorial and dare him to try and kill this plant!
Faux plants make fun DIY Christmas gifts for moms too.
Looking for more festive gift ideas?
Head over to our collection of DIY Christmas gifts for girlfriends and our Secret Santa gift ideas.
15. Personalised workshop sign
Give your dad’s workshop the recognition it deserves (even if it’s just the shed) with this personalised plaque.
Choose between a range of sizes and personalise with your dad’s name for the ultimate man cave effect.
This DIY Christmas gift for dads will ensure no one enters his sacred space!
16. Seed storage
Our favourite homemade Christmas gifts for dads are ones which help your dad get organised and this seed storage box does just that.
It’s a great gift for green-fingered fellows who love growing their own produce.
Make this nifty little seed storage box for your pa and buy him some seeds to go inside.
17. Make him a tie or bowtie
Transform your dad into a suave gentleman this Christmas with our how to make a tie tutorial. This easy project is a wonderful gift and can be personalised in all sorts of ways.
Why not make your tie from silly festive Christmas fabrics? Or opt for a black velvet for a Bond-like look.
18. Personalised golf book
DIY Christmas gifts for dads – golf edition! This sleek little black notepad is specifically designed for golfing notes, with spaces to record holes, games won, opponents and more.
Treat Republic will personalise the leather with your dad’s initials so he doesn't lose it at the golf club!
19. You can’t go wrong with beer!
Ok, this DIY Christmas gift for dads is centralised around his one true love – beer!
Pick up a four-pack of his favourite beers, or four unique IPAs, then follow our how to make a beer holder tutorial to create a handy case.
You could personalise this beer holder with photos of you both, funny memories or cheeky messages.
20. Turn maps into treasures!
These map coasters and bookmarks make lovely sentimental Christmas gifts for dads. Choose a map, or section of a map, which marks a special memory for your dad.
It could be your family home, the place your parents met, the place you were born or even the location of a family holiday abroad!
Then use our ideas for upcycling map ideas and tutorials to turn them into a DIY Christmas gift for your dad.
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21. Christmas snack crate
All guys, no matter their age, love a crate full of their favourite snacks! This customised crate from Made for You Gifts is not only personalised with their name but has a bottle opener on it too!
Pick up the crate and fill it with festive-themed drinks, sweets and crisps. Pop on a Christmas film and you’ve got yourself a festive date night.
We think this would make a fun DIY Christmas gift for boyfriends too.
22. DIY bird feeder
Twitchers will love this homemade Christmas gift for dads. Not only will it keep the birds happy but it's sustainable as it's upcycled from old tea cups!
Head over to our how to make an upcycled bird feeder tutorial to learn how to make your own.
Check out our collection of the best eco-friendly gifts for more eco-friendly ideas.
23. Knit him an ugly Christmas sweater
Our final homemade Christmas gift for dad is bound to make the whole family giggle. Browse our collection of ugly Christmas sweater ideas and knit him a hilarious jumper to wear on Christmas day.
DIY for your dad!
Let’s face it, you could make your dad anything and he’d be pleased. The sheer act of hand-making something and the time and love that goes into creating will make him smile from ear to ear.
Use our homemade Christmas gifts for dads round-up to find your pa the perfect present.
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