Looking for a meaningful and unique gift to sew for Mother’s Day? Check out this list of inspiring Mother’s Day Sewing Projects!
I love giving handmade gifts for Mother’s Day! They are heartfelt, one of a kind, and full of love.
Today I have rounded up a great list of simple, unique, and fun sewing patterns and tutorials that you can whip up for your mother, grandma, aunt, or sister this Mother’s Day!
This list includes 100% free tutorials and patterns, as well as inexpensive patterns that you can print at home and start sewing right away!
Also be sure to check out these funny sewing themed gifts and super cute measuring tape ideas for the sewing-enthusiast in your life!
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12 Gifts To Sew For Mother’s Day
Aprons
Every woman needs a kitchen apron or a garden apron. From a lovely full coverage apron that is perfect for hanging in the pantry, to a simple and easy to sew half apron, or even a ruffled pinafore that is great to wear over a dress or in the garden!
Pot Holders & Oven Mitts
Pot holders and oven mitts are such a great gift because they are always needing to be replaced! There are lost of different designs you can choose from to make a unique and fun gift.
Pair these with a kitchen towel and maybe even an apron to make a whole gift-set. I recently made a pair of super cute upcycled denim pot holders that you will love!
Kitchen Towels
I love sewing kitchen towel and tea towels, especially hanging ones. You can sew the towel itself, or purchase an inexpensive towel to transform into a hanging towel that is perfect for storing on the oven handle.
Kitchen towels are super simple to sew, and can be dressed up by adding trim, ruffles, or a button.
Fabric Bookmarks
Fabric bookmarks are a good last minute gift idea because they are SO fast. They are great for readers and also use up fabric scraps.
You can learn how to whip up these cute and reusable book marks in my free tutorial!
Scrunchies
Scrunchies are a fun and trendy accessory that also double as a bracelet. Make a set of coordinating scrunchies for a thoughtful gift that will actually be used!
My favorite way to make scrunchies is with the burrito method (which you can learn how to sew here!) This method produces very high quality looking scrunchies that you could even sell online.
You can also mix it up by making a scrunchie with ties on it or a scrunchie headband.
Pillow Covers
Pillow covers are a good Mother’s Day gift idea because they are unique (not the first thing people think of as a gift!) but also very practical and fun.
You’ve got to try my applique tulip pillow cover tutorial for Mother’s Day as a way to add some lovely spring vibes to the living room!
Makeup Pouches
Zippered bags and pouches are a good useful but cute gift, especially makeup pouches! I know that personally my makeup bags tend to get worn and messy over time from the makeup, so a new handmade pouch would be a great gift!
Organizational Baskets
Every mom wants a little more organization in their home! Whether in the pantry, mudroom, toy room, or craft room, an good storage basket makes a great gift. These are quick to sew, durable and washable!
Try my DIY storage basket tutorial that is made from a placemat!
I also love these cute storage pods and square basket options.
Throw Blankets & Quilts
Throw blankets and quilts are a bigger time commitment project, but for those who plan ahead or want a very special gift they are a classic and great option!
Check out my huge list of amazing and beautiful quilt patterns, as well as this darling free set of memory quilt patterns I made for you!
Table Runner
Table runners are a great home decor idea that are simple and easy to gift! Change them out for the seasons to add some detail to your dining room! This is a sewable Mother’s Day gift that is good for beginners.
You can check out my big list of home decor sewing projects for some excellent free table runner patterns and tutorials, or get started with this great pattern I found below!
Key Chains
Keychains are a really easy sewing project for beginners and turn out really practical and cute!
Choose a pretty floral fabric to make it a cute and inexpensive Mother’s Day accessory.
Tote Bags and Purses
Mother’s Day is a great time to gift a tote bag since summer is right around the corner!
Tote bags are perfect for the beach, for grocery shopping, and even for use as library bags.
Here are some adorable tote bag sewing pattern options that I loved:
Flower Themed Projects
These flower doorknob hangers are a darling way to use up your scrap fabric. Make the flowers large or small, and customize them with buttons!
One cute mother’s day idea with these flowers is to add as many flowers to the “chain” as your mother has children!
These flower coasters are SO quick and easy and perfect for spring as well:
I also recently made this cute daisy shaped bowl cozy that I love using when I have a hot bowl of soup! (Or a cold bowl of icecream!)
Conclusion
There are so many creative and useful things you can sew for mother’s day! I love the unique sewing patterns by indie pattern makers you can find these days!
