13 November, 2025

The Makers Making List for Gifts

If you're a maker like me then you'll have already started (or been procrastinating) your gift making.
At some point, you'll be scratching your head to find that perfect item to make & give that will be The.Best.Gift.Ever. a gift that will be treasured, used, loved & admired for many years to come.

So, to make things easier for you, below is a list of some awesome things to make & gift, let's start with the small stuff & work our way to the bigger stuff:

Do you love this cute lil mouse ornament as much as I do? You can use you scrap fabrics in any colour or make it festive by using Christmas coloured fabrics. This pattern is definately on my to buy & to make list!

I kind of fell in love with these kittys at first glance, get the cute kitty knitting pattern here.

If you loved those kittens then you'll absolutey adore these frogs. You can knit them or crochet them and add clothes if you have the time. I even made myself one a couple of years ago.

These sunflower dolls will brighten anyone's day, I have a crazy idea to make the flowers purple & then stuff some lavender into them for extra oomph! 

This Drip Tote bag sewing pattern will be fun to make and handy to receive as a gift. Imagine the colour combos you could come up with and if you have a KPop Demon Hunter fan in your family, then they'll love the add-ons with this pattern!

Cats & crochet go together perfectly, so these cute cat cuisine crochet plushies are the best thing ever.

These chunky mittens look like a quick make & perfect for all ages & genders.

For the plant lover, then these Blossom Critter Pots are absolutely perfect!

What about making a fab project bag for someone who knits, crochets, sews, reads etc? This Makers Tote is fun to make & so much stuff fits inside it, I made one a years ago & it's my fave project bag to use.

This Sofa Station is perfect for your 'couch sewer' or embroidery lover or even someone like me, who sticks their knitting stitch markers into the actual couch so I don't loose them!

My ultimate favourite make for gifting would have to be a bunch of crochet flowers. You can make a mixed bunch or give just one, it's the perfect 'everlasting flower'.

If you're still stuck for ideas and have simply run out of energy or time, then check out this fab Holiday Gift Guide from Etsy. They have categories to suit every gifting need!


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22 August, 2025

Sew a Book Sleeve

 

I recently discovered book sleeves and how absolutely essential they are! Why did I never thought to have them before? They're perfect for putting your books (or bible) in when popping them into your bag or car ...or in my case; dropping beside the couch. They keep you book safe & undamaged and you don't lose your page marker either (whether you use a bookmark or turn the corner down on the page).

They are so easy to make, I've filmed how to sew them here: https://youtu.be/ydhF9CDB0FE?si=jVolpERgloe4u4ch

They'd make perfect gifts for book lovers, teachers, bible group, book clubs etc. They'd sell really well if you have a market stall too.

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13 August, 2025

Dalek Dress

 A girl in a sewn dress in the style of a bronze coloured Dalek.

My daughter is a keen Doctor Who fan, I think Tardis Blue runs in her blood!

This week was Book Week and yes, somehow I managed to promise her that I'd make her a Dalek costume to wear.  I ummed & ahhed over it for a few months then decided to sew one rather than make an actual Dalek from cardboard. So really, it's a Dalek inspired dress rather than a Dalek costume.

This would also be fab for Cosplay, Halloween and any Science fiction events that may be out there.

I filmed the process here: https://youtu.be/KxXKfOtkQ1c?si=LiLtPtnpxQjA1cHb but alas my iphone 8 let me down and it actually took me 20hours to upload this to Youtube. In the process the sound quality is weird but it's still watchable, just pop on the subtitles.

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24 March, 2025

Scrapbusting Tote


 Needing a sewing project for 'in-between sewing projects', I was scratching my head on what to make. I knew I wanted to sew but I didn't want a big commitment, so I raided my fabric scraps and started playing around with them. 

I decided to make a simple tote, using scrap batting to decide what size to make.

I think it turned out good, what do you think? I've put it into my 'gift cupboard' for when I need to find a gift for someone - do you think it'd make a good gift?

Anyway, see the process of making it here: https://youtu.be/QS8Zs7UEAbo?si=51NvBqWWKVnBPpcy

I really enjoy sewing this way, it's relaxing and I love seeing the finished product. I think I'll be making more of these in the future! 

Oh & I like the thing that I did with the double handles, do you think other people will like that too?

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17 March, 2025

Quick make pouches, a great gift idea!

 

If you have lots of scrap fabric and a handful of zips and a spare 5 minutes of your time then you need to make the world's easiest zipper pouches!  

You can make them big, small, solid fabrics or scrap fabrics. 

Check out how I made them here: https://youtu.be/ht9znMCOX3w?si=XYxpUipNgTVfmmTz

They great for coins, lip balms, cords, earphones, keys etc and absolutely perfect as gifts!

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