9 Mother’s Day gifts that are easy sewing projects
If you are looking for Mother’s Day gifts ideas that are easy sewing projects, you have found the right place. We have 9 perfect gifts any mom will love.
Why homemade gifts? Well, every mom loves heartfelt gifts made by older kids, but also nice gifts that are useful in their daily life.
The Perfect gift incorporates their favorite colors, and leftover fabric scraps to help with the cost. It’s a great way to show love to mom.
If you need to purchase a sewing machine, check out our comparison of Brother vs Singer sewing machines. Both are great choices for beginner sewers.
Ready for some easy, great gifts that don’t require you to be in the crafty moms club? Let’s get started:
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Easy sewing projects for Mother’s Day gifts
Gift cardholder
The best part of this free tutorial is it’s a fun project that is so simple to use. It takes about 5 minutes to make. If mom loves gift cards then this makes a perfect Mother’s Day gifts
Supplies needed:
- Fabric
- Lightweight interfacing
- Scissors
- Rotary cutter
- Pinking shears
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Elmer’s washable glue
- ribbon
Instructions
You will find step-by-step instructions and the video tutorial on the Gift cardholder post.
Tote bags
Tote bags are a great way to use their favorite colors. The best part of this project is a useful gift mom can use for grocery shopping, a beach bag, or a weekend tote. You can use 2 pieces of fun fabric or 1 pattern fabric with a decorative panel on the front. It is a great project for sewing beginners.
This simple pattern makes a cute sewing project any mom will love. See the full tote bag tutorial here.
Supplies needed:
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Beginner’s sewing kit
- White thread
- Pinking shears
- Medium weight fusible iron on interfacing
- Fabric
- Bone folder to make edges crisp
- Sewing Pins
- Sewing Clips
Instructions
You will find step-by-step instructions and the video tutorial on the Tote Bag.
Hobo Bag
This is a gift mom will love getting for Mother’s Day. It’s made from recycled Jeans, fabric and a little time.
Supplies needed:
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Beginner’s sewing kit
- White thread
- Pinking shears
- Batting
- Fabric
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Sewing Clips
Instructions:
Get all the instructions for the Hobo bag here
Corner bookmark
This is one of our favorite small gifts for a Happy Mother’s Day. Mom can use the bookmark to mark where she stopped in her favorite book, and it will take you only 15 minutes to make.
Supplies needed:
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Beginner’s sewing kit
- White thread
- Pinking shears
- Medium weight fusible iron on interfacing
- Fabric
- Bone folder to make edges crisp
- Sewing Pins
- Sewing Clips
We have the full tutorial for the corner bookmark here.
More DIY Mother’s Day gifts
Drawstring Makeup bag
This little bag is a better way to keep up with her makeup brushes. It has easy steps with a basic pattern you can use for many projects. The best part is that it travels well in suitcases or the tote bag above.
Supplies needed:
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Beginner’s sewing kit
- White thread
- Pinking shears
- Medium weight fusible iron on interfacing
- Fabric
- Bone folder to make edges crisp
- Sewing Pins
- Sewing Clips
- Ribbon
Instructions:
To find the full instructions, click Drawstring Makeup Bag Tutorial
Reusable eye makeup remover
These are perfect to add to mom’s makeup bag. They take about 5 minutes to make and can be washed when dirty to use again and again. Simply use her favorite colors
Supplies needed:
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Beginner’s sewing kit
- White thread
- Pinking shears
- Medium weight fusible iron on interfacing
- Fabric
- Bone folder to make edges crisp
- Sewing Pins
- Sewing Clips
We have the full tutorial for the eye makeup remover here.
Wine Gift bag
If mom loves wine, this DIY wine tote makes fantastic gifts. It takes just a little time to make and is a useful gift. Wine always makes Mother’s Day a special day.
Supplies needed:
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Beginner’s sewing kit
- White thread
- Pinking shears
- Medium weight fusible iron on interfacing
- Fabric
- Bone folder to make edges crisp
- Sewing Pins
- Sewing Clips
- Ribbon
Instructions
You will find the Wine gift bag instructions here.
Eyeglasses case
This is a gift mom will use daily if she wears glasses. It’s super simple to make and will help her find her glasses in her tote bag or purse easily. Don’t forget to use her favorite prints for this fun gift. Add a felt heart on the front, as it’s the perfect size for the glasses case.
Supplies needed:
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Beginner’s sewing kit
- White thread
- Pinking shears
- Medium weight fusible iron on interfacing
- Fabric
- Bone folder to make edges crisp
- Sewing Pins
- Sewing Clips
Instructions:
You can find the eyeglasses case tutorial here
Jar opener Gripper
These are practical and something mom will use again and again.
DIY gifts are great ideas to show mom she is loved this Mother’s Day. Handmade gifts is an easy way to show love and save money on your gift list.
Supplies needed
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Rubber shelf liner (helps you have a good grip)
- Beginner’s sewing kit
- White thread
- Cotton fabric
- Bone folder to make edges crisp
- Sewing Pins
- Sewing Clips
- Rotary cutter
- Fabric Cutting Mat
- Fabric Marking Pens
- Iron
- Ironing Board
Instructions
We have the full instructions for the jar opener gripper here
Don’t forget to check out our recent tutorials and our free sewing pattern for a potholder.
