Top 10 Sewist Christmas Gift Ideas
I’ve scoured the internets, searched high and low, to find the Top 10 Sewist Christmas Gift Ideas.
If your looking to spoil your sewing bestie, want to be able to let family and non- sewing friends know what to get you, or you just want to treat yourself…. then look no further!
DOOPS Fabrics
An Australian brand from Byron Bay. If you haven’t already discovered the beautifully vibrant range of fabrics by Doops, then your eye-balls are in for a treat! All designed in house by Jane Newham, they use natural fibres such as linen, cotton and silk, and are digitally printed using inks that are water-based and 100% solvent-free. YAY!
2. Kylie & The Machine Ceramic Pin Dish
Well known for her cute and sassy woven labels, Kylie has released these gorgeous ceramic pin dishes as part of her collection. All dishes are completely unique and lovingly handmade by Kylie, and her husband Cody, in Brisbane. Each dish is magnetized to ensure pin-stay-put-ability.
3. Craftology Hand Lotion Bar
This is the yummiest and cutest hand lotion! Its called “knitters” hand lotion bar but, this would be perfect for any maker in your life. lets face it pin-squered-fingers and hot-glue gun burn are real! Hand-poured in Australia by Australian honey farmers using local ingredient’s: pure raw beeswax, coconut oil, cocoa butter, shea butter and jojoba oil. mmmm.
4. Liberty of London Sewing Patterns
This famous English iconic brand, best know for their beautiful fabrics, and amazing Tudor store on London’s Regent St, have released a range of sewing patterns sure to delight the seamstress in your life! Each pattern comes with a few different options to mix and match the design. (I’ve made the Thea Boho Shirt and love it - I mean, those sleeves! ♥).
5. Arrow Mountain Measuring Gauge & Buttons
This super handy little measuring gauge is so useful for a number of sewing tasks, like: seam allowances when drafting or adjusting patterns & hem measurements. Made from Bamboo and comes in left and right-handed versions!
Arrow Mountain are more well known for their cute and unique buttons. So, I couldn’t go past these exquisite little butterfly buttons as a special treat this Christmas! They will add so much charm to any make. ♥ They come in: bamboo (pictured), acrylic in lemon yellow, mirrored silver, & matt black.
6. The Shoe Camaraderie Shoe Making Kits
Ok, so, I know this isn’t sewing related, but how COOL! I’m pretty confident in saying someone who makes their own clothes is going to want to have a go at making their own shoes too! The kits have been designed for beginners so no prior experience is required. The Shoe Camaraderie kits come with all the materials and step-by-step instructions to make your own pair of sandals (10 styles to choose from). However, it might be wise to purchase their Specialty Tools Kit as well.
7. Joanna Wakefield Jewellery
Joanna makes the most beautiful “Silver jewellery reflecting a love for textiles and haberdashery and a penchant for vintage and found objects”. Each piece is lovingly handmade in York, U.K.
8. Julie Sinden x The Love of Colour
Natural Dye Kits
These beautiful kits come with all the dying bits and bobs you’ll need to dye about 5m of fabric! Each kit is sold separately, but you can buy them together and save!
9. Making Zine Subscription
Give the gift of endless inspiration with a subscription to Making magazine - a bi-annual craft magazine for makers. KNIT + SEW + CROCHET + WEAVE
EMBROIDER + QUILT + DYE! Issues are printed and released in May and October. They have back issues available for ordering too.
10. Slimflex Expanding Sewing Gauge
This tool is the bomb! I was given one last year by my very, very lovely sister, and I use it all the time. The Simflex Expanding Sewing Gauge gives you fast and accurate measuring. it's quick and easy to use and has unlimited uses. These include buttons, buttonholes, hooks, eyes, snaps, shirring, smocking, skirt and dress pleats, drapes, tucks, gathers, bias or straight cut strips.
Stocking Stuffers!
Could resist adding in these little cuties >>>
