10+ Heartfelt Gifts to Sew for Mother’s day: gift ideas
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your mom how much you appreciate her than with handmade gifts? I believe that the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart. What could be more heartfelt than gifts that you’ve sewn yourself? Whether you’re an experienced sewist or a beginner just starting out, I’ve got plenty of ideas to help you. You can create some personalized gifts that your mom will cherish for years to come. So why not use your sewing skills and create some truly special gifts for the special woman in your life?
Here are some of my favorite mother’s day gift ideas.
A Handmade Tote Bag
A tote bag is a perfect homemade gift for any mom who loves to carry around her essentials in style. I have a variety of tote bag and purse patterns and tutorials that you can use with cotton fabric
. Just add your moms favorite fabric and it will make the best mother’s day gifts. Many of my tote patterns and tutorials are great for beginners.
The Fabric Tote Basket Pattern has two interior pockets, just right handles that aren’t super long like shoulder straps and lots of style! Use my step-by-step tutorial to make this tote bag for your mom on mother’s day.
I’m so excited to show you how to sew this gorgeous Cross Body Bag that has pockets to spare and beautiful piping! It is the perfect bag for your mom for a quick day out around town or to use as her everyday bag. Use my tutorial and step-by-step photos to help you make this diy bag for a mother’s day gift.
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Kitchen Accessories
If your mom loves to cook, then make her handmade gifts to use everyday in the kitchen. Here are some fun kitchen accessories that you can quickly make for her as a loving gift.
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free diy apron pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Aprons are a perfect beginner sewing projects because you’ll make a gift that your mom can use every day. This pattern is great because it is simple and beautiful, any mom would be proud to receive this as a gift.
Sew this fun apron using jelly roll strips! This Mile-a-Minute Apron Pattern is fast and easy to sew. Plus, it makes a quick gift (if you can bear to part with it). Since one apron only requires 16 strips of fabric that are 2 1/2’’ wide by 42’’ long, you will have enough strips to make 2 aprons, one for your mom and one for you.
One of the best ideas I ever had was to sew my own diy mixer cover. I made one for my sister too. She loved it! And I know that if you make one for your mom for mother’s day she will love it as well. It makes a great collaboration for those who love to sew and cook! It can be sewn with home decor weight fabric, pre-quilted fabric, or fabric that you quilt yourself with quilt batting, craft felt, or foam stabilizer. Give your mom one of my favorite patterns for mother’s day this year.
If your mom loves to be in the kitchen then making her these Cute Patchwork Potholders will surely make the perfect mother’s day gift. This clever design has pockets on the back so her fingers will never get burned.
See all my other Cute Things to Sew for Your Kitchen.
Cute Pouches
Being a mom is no easy task, and with so many things to juggle, it’s essential to have a handy pouch to keep all your essentials in one place. That’s why I have rounded up some of the cutest and most practical pouches that will help make your moms life a little bit easier. Pick one of these cute pouches to make for your mom this coming mother’s day.
Learn how to sew a cute zipper pouch that is long enough to hold your moms pencils, markers, sunglasses, cosmetics, ‘girl supplies’, and more! I really love the size and shape of this case and I know your mom will as well. It’s perfect for throwing in another purse or bag to keep all her things organized.
I can’t stop making these!!! My version of this Japanese Zola Pen Case is so much fun. I gave myself the chance to use a bunch of different fabric scraps by adding a bound zipper that makes a cute snappy handle – it’s the cutest little case that your mom will love. These pouches are perfect to organize your desk, hold your pens, or travel with jewelry, and are fairly easy to make.
Check out more pretty pouches that your mom will love.
Home Décor Tutorials
Is your mom a busy mom but still looking to add some personal touches to her home décor but struggles to find the time? Look no further, I have easy-to-follow home décor tutorials. My tutorials are designed with you and your mom in mind, offering step-by-step instructions to help you create beautiful, functional pieces for your home in no time. So grab your sewing machine and let’s get started making your mom a wonderful home décor piece for mother’s day!
Sew up a pretty bench pillow that your mom can put in her entryway or window bench to brighten the space and make it prettier and more inviting! Plus, I’ll share my secrets for making your pillow smooth, plump, and pretty, also where to find all of the fabrics and materials that I used. This is a pillow that your mom will want to show off to all her friends.
If your mom is looking for more ways to organize her home gift her with these easy to sew medium Fold Up Baskets. Use these to organize your craft supplies, magazines, clothes, or more. These can be sewn from fat quarters and are fast and easy to make. Pair this pattern with the right fabric and thread and it will be a statement in your moms house. And your mom would love to receive these from you as a mother’s day gift this year.
Beautiful Quilts
If you’re feeling ambitious, then a handmade quilt is a beautiful and meaningful gift for your mom. You mom will know that a quilt is not a blanket and she will appreciate it that much more. I have a huge collection of quilt patterns that any mom would be grateful to receive. Whether you are a beginner quilter or your skill level is way up there, let me provide some inspiration for using those fabrics you have stashed away to make your mom a wonderful mother’s day gift that she will treasure forever!
This beginner friendly Fat Quarter Fancy Star Quilt pattern is what your moms been looking for. It will brighten up her guest room, her family room, or any room in her house. Grab 16 fat quarters of your moms favorite fabric and make her an easy queen size star quilt!
This fast and easy Charm Square Spool Quilt pattern is perfect for beginner quilters or someone like me who picked up a darling charm square bundle at the quilt shop! This is a darling quilt that is great for moms because of its classic style! This darling spool block is so fitting for moms who love to sew or quilt. So grab some pre-cut charm squares and make your mom the perfect quilt for mother’s day this year!
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No matter what you decide to make, your mom will love the thought and effort you put into your handmade gift. Whether your mom is looking for a new tote bag, kitchen accessories, or home décor, I’ve got you covered. These DIY gift ideas are sure to put a smile on her face. These tutorials will help you create a one-of-a-kind gift that your mom will treasure for years to come. So why wait? Start crafting the perfect Mother’s Day gift today!
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