Looking to sew someone a nice gift for Christmas? Check out this epic sewing list!
Most of these are FREE SEWING PATTERNS! I only have two that link to a paid pattern (they are affiliate links)
I have allllll the items organized the best I can and have linked to what I think is the best tutorial for the item.
These items to sew are organized by these categories: Babies, Toddlers, Kids then Teens, Adults and finally the family Dog!
Gift Ideas to Sew for Babies & Toddlers
- Stuffed Teddy Bear – This free pattern is epic! And the request to sew for children in need is also inspiring.
- Double Gauze Baby Blanket – these are so popular with new moms as they are soft and breathable.
- Baby Change Pad
- Contoured Changing Pad Cover.
- Bandana Baby Bib
- Lettuce Trim Baby Blanket made with Jersey Fabric.
- Rag Quilt Baby Blanket with scalloped edges.
- Baby Hair Clip This is a perfect scrap buster!
- Puff Quilt – Any Toddler would love to sit atop a lovely puff quilt!
- Stroller Sleeping Bag – This looks like it is an intermediate project.
- Hotwheel Cars Carrying Case
- Doll Sleeping Bag with Hood – This sleeping bag is adorable with the hood. I have made sooooo many for family.
Gift Ideas to Sew for Kids
- Sock Monkey – You may have to scroll down a looooong ways on her blog post to find the tutorial but it is worth it!
- Stuffie Sleeping Bag – This can be made any size and has a built in pillow!
- Beanie Boo Pouch – If you have a child that loves those big eyed stuffies this is the perfect addition to their collection.
- Sleeping Bag
- Pokémon Play Mat – I made these for my boys and they use them ALL the time.
- Fabric Tray – Along with the above Pokémon play mat my boys use these to catch their dice.
- Kids Apron – This free pattern comes in three sizes.
- Sliding Pencil Case – Kids love these and the top slides down and it becomes a small cup for your pencil crayons.
- Triangle zipper pouch – If your little one collects a lot of itty bitty small toys this is the perfect addition.
- Pillowcase – the way you sew this pillowcase together is so cool and makes things so much faster!
- Reading Pillow/Book Pillow – This is a rag quilt version that will be posted on Nov 12 HERE.
- Animal Rag Quilts – I make all my nieces and nephews these when they turn 5!
- Handle Bar Bag for Kids Bike.
- Dress up Cape Costume – Adorable!
- Mickey Ears – This post is a bit annoying as you have to click through 9 pages to see the whole tutorial but it is a free pattern and worth all the clicks 😉
- Fabric Crowns – These are often used as celebrations. Birthday crowns, new years party crowns, dress up crowns.
- Fabric Wallet
- Bedside Organizer
- Sword Belt – full disclosure this is not a pattern, just an image. But it looks simple enough and I think its a great sewing idea!
- Fabric Checkers Board If you enjoy quilting this is a great make!
Gift ideas to sew for Teens
- Scrunchies These are so easy to make!
- Party Scrunchies And these are a step up from the regular scrunchie.
- Tablet Sleeve
- Lunch Bag
- Neoprene Lunch Bag
- Beanies Slouchy ones are the best.
- Laptop Sleeve This pattern shows you how to change the size for your computer.
- Bi Fold Wallet
- Floor Pillow
- Car Emergency Kit
- Drawstring Backpack – These are the perfect grab and go bag for kids and teens.
- Pajama Bottoms
- Bucket Hat
- Cord Wrangler
- Faux Knot Headband These are adorable!
- Toiletries Bag
- Toiletries Roll Up
- Earbuds holder
- Real Deal Bow Tie
- Reusable makeup pads with bag to hold them and laundry bag to coral them.
- Quilt Coat
- Bow Ear Warmers
- Cross Body Bag
Gift ideas to sew for Adults
- Quilted Tote Bag with Pencils on it. This is great for a teacher or creative friend.Reusable snack bags
- Harvest Apron
- Sunglasses holder case
- Hexagon Table Topper – I love this table topper but to finish it use this tutorial as it is easier.
- Table Runner made with border fabric.
- Table Runner made with Jelly Roll or scrap fabric strips.
- Apron
- Reusable bowl cover
- Teapot Cozy – I love these, when did people stop using tea cozies! Lets bring them back!!!
- Craft Tote
- Bow Clutch
- Mini quilt wall hangings
- Decorative Pillow – this is an applique pillow tutorial that is EASY to turn into any picture you wish.
- Set of Placemats
- Infinity Scarf (best to use jersey fabric for a nice comfy feel)
- Christmas Ornament (24 ornaments will be posted in 24 days leading up to Christmas HERE)
- Lap Quilt
- Tote Bag This post has a few different sizes.
- Oven Mits
- Bowl Cozies
- Tortilla Warmer (remember to use 100% cotton thread & fabric making anything that goes in a microwave)
- Heat Pack (same goes for heat packs as they too go into the microwave)
- Pot Holders
- Key Fob
- Key Fob Lipbalm holder
- Nesting Baskets
- Hanging Storage Pods
- Storage Caddie
- Self binding Cloth Napkins
- Plastic Bag dispenser or even better:
- Fabric Grocery Bags
- Picnic Blanket using Jean Scraps!
- Peloton Cover If you have a friend with a peloton they will LOVE this cover. Just make sure you know what screen. they own. This one is made for the original screen.
- Applique Pillow – this can be adjusted to whatever image you want!
- Wine Bottle Bag…obviously add wine to make a gift 😉
- Christmas Stockings
- Reusable produce drawstring bag
- Trash Bag Bin for Car
- Coffee Cup Cozy
- Coasters
- Sanitizer bottle holder
- Zero waste “unpaper” towels
- Jean Lap Quilt
Items to Sew for the family Dog
- Dog Leash
- Doggie Coat
- Dog Bandana
- Doggie Bed to be comfortable in style!
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