Gift ideas for someone who loves Sewing

Looking for a gift ideas for someone who loves sewing?  We just might have the answer.  As someone who sews or is a maker there are a few things you can never have too many of. 

When you first start there are a lot of things to acquire.  This can be quite an expense set up and you do not always know which is best to buy for the projects.  Even as an experienced maker you can never have too many.  These things are just fun and exciting when they are new, no matter the experience level of the sewer. 

The Wrapping

The outside might be a strange place to start when thinking about a gift but whatever collection of things you are giving how about wrapping it in some fabric?  It is a more sustainable idea than paper gift wrapping as they can transform it into something afterwards!  

For this gift we chose a printed cotton with enough fabric for it to be made into a dress with a full skirt.  Just over 2 meters of fabric.  The fabric is folded over the present and secured with ribbon.  

Gift idea – the bits and pieces

No matter your level of experience sewing there are some items that make project a little easier.  You can put together a combination of things to suit the person you are buying for and your budget.  It is nicer to have fewer nicer quality products than lots of cheaper once.

Here are some suggestions to start your bundle of goodies:

  • dressmaking pins
  • pin cushion – can be magnetic or fabric
  • sewing needles – customise them to the type of work they do. 
  • tailors chalk – The Clover ones are amazing and you can get refills
  • measuring tape – The Birch quilt measuring tapes are great, we love the length, the number is well formatted and has both inches and centimeters on it. 
  • Fabric scissors – iconic Klasse dressmaking scissors come in both left and right handed
  • Embroidery scissors – for small fine work and snipping threads
  • Quick unpick
  • good quality thread 
  • thread for the overlocker/serger
  • thread case
  • threads – Gutermann produce a wide variety of thread types.  If you are not sure what they are sewing you could chose a variety of basic colours from the Sew-all Thread collection
Presented in a thread box - Gift ideas for someone who loves Sewing
Collection of goodies - Gift ideas for someone who loves Sewing

Bonus parts

As we know our friend is likely to make this fabric into a dress so we also put in a matching zipper and thread.  This means she can get started making straight away an doesn’t need to make a trip to the store herself. 

Zipper and thread to match - Gift ideas for someone who loves Sewing
Zipper and thread to match

Where to shop?

Shopping for these goodies can be done online but also going into your local fabric store is good browse to see the options.  If you are unsure ask the sales staff to help you as at a good craft store they should know their products.

Additions to the list?

Let us know if you have anything else to add to the gift ideas for someone who loves sewing.  Contact us here