17 best sewing gifts for enthusiasts
Find the perfect gift for sewists in our round up. There's everything from subscription boxes to mugs!
If you have some passionate crafters in your life you might be wondering what to get them for their birthday. Well think no more! We’ve gathered a whole bunch of gifts for sewing enthusiasts so that you can give them the perfect present.
16 of the best sewing gifts to give
Craft subscription box
Subscription boxes always make great gifts. We’ve rounded up over 21 of the best craft subscription boxes including Sew Darn Sweet’s box.
Needle minder
ACuriousTwist has a shop full of lovely sewing gifts like this magnetic needle finder.
Pattern weights
Make some pattern weights with our simple tutorial.
Selvedge travel case
Practical sewing gifts are the best kind so why not make a selvedge travel case for your crafty friend?
Simply Sewing magazine subscription
Save 50% on a gift subscription to Simply Sewing and send 13 issues for just £53.99. Enjoy fresh ideas with fabric plus the sewist of your choice will also receive bonus sewing patterns with every issue! Subscribe today.
Sewing machine
Splash the cash on the ultimate sewing gift – a sewing machine! We’ve rounded up 10 of the best sewing machines for beginners and the best overlockers for you to browse.
Sewing pencils
Everyone needs a handy pencil to mark up patterns and fabric. Maple and Grace’s personalised set would make a fab little gift for sewing lovers.
Sewing table
If you’re looking for an extra special sewing gift then take a look at our sewing tables post. There’s 10 of the best for you to choose from.
Personalised mug
IlsePersonaliseIt have loads of sewing gifts and this mug made us especially happy.
Sewing caddy
Simply Sewing issue 34 includes the pattern for this handy sewing caddy. You can find the caddy template on our blog ready for you to download and make.
Dressmaking scissors
Sewing gifts have never been so beautiful! These dressmaking scissors and embroidery scissors are by Sew Fabrics Shop.
If you’re looking for your own sewing projects then check out our how to make a face mask tutorial and our free kimono top pattern. We’ve also rounded up 15 of the best sewing patterns for beginners so you can start sewing your own clothes.
Sewing patterns
You can never have to many sewing patterns and we love this set by Hobbycraft. It’s ideal for women sized 6-18 and includes jumpsuit and dress patterns.
Scissor keep
Handmade sewing gifts are always extra special. Whip up these easy to make scissor keeps and gift them to your favourite humans.
Fat quarters
You can’t go wrong with fat quarters as sewing gifts. Etsy has a huge range of colourful fabrics including this set by KimsCraftyCorner.
Sewing prints
Sewing gifts don’t always need to be pins, fabrics and machines. Why not buy your passionate crafter a sewing print? Trust us, every sewer relates Little Gems Print’s artwork.
Pin cushion
Pincushion are vital for sewers – no-one wants to get stabbed by rough pins while cutting their pattern! Make this pincushion and then gift to the sewing enthusiasts in your life.
Sewist notepad
The final item in our sewing gifts round up is this very cute notepad. Sewist are always having to jot down measurements, ideas and materials and this little notepad by Sian Shrimpton will do the job perfectly.
We hope you’ve found some gifts for the sewing lovers in your life. If you make any of our creations then tag us in a picture on Instagram with #gatheredmakers.
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