A step-by-step tutorial on how to make pajama shorts from scratch. These easy shorts have an elastic waistband. A video sewing tutorial is included!

Handmade Gift Ideas for quilters and friends who sew

Looking for a thoughtful gift idea for the book lover in your life? They'll love a Book Sleeve - a practical, stylish present that keeps their books safe while traveling. Whether it's physical books or electronic devices like Kindles and iPads, a book sleeve provides on-the-go protection, eliminating the worry of damaging books when casually tossing them into bags.

This list of 20 handmade Christmas gifts to start sewing now is sure to give you plenty of ideas to get started on while you have plenty of time.

It’s time team. It’s time to think about what gifts you will sew (if any) before time runs away. Only five weeks remain before Christmas stockings need to be filled, so any desire to sew handmade gifts needs to be dealt with pronto! 🎁⁠ ⁠ We’ve created the ultimate gift guide to sewing extra special presents for everyone in your life. And we mean everyone! And we have created a whole section of FREE sewing patterns (and, I promise you they are really good). 🆓⁠ ⁠

Here are 32+ sewing tutorials for projects for teens. These gifts to sew for teens are sure to be popular with older kids.

A free video tutorial from Cool StitchesCool Stitches A free sewing video tutorial by Cool Stitches to stitch the cutest Scrunchie Tote Bag. A simple boxy rectangular bag with gathered/scrunchie-style handles give this bag a unique look. This tote bag has a lining and a small interior pocket. The bag easily closes with a magnetic snap. Great for shopping! Sew this bag with any woven fabric you want. There is a pattern available here. Watch the tutorial:

The Fat-Quarter Bag is a fast and fun project. It goes together so quickly you’ll want to make one for everyone on your gift list. Free DIY Tutorial