Looking for the ultimate gift to give your sewing friend? Then look no further. From essential sewing tools to inspiring books, there’s something here for everyone, at every budget level.
We think these gift ideas will delight your sewing friends (or yourself!), making the holiday season, or any other occasion, truly special.
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Scissors and cutters
A good pair of scissors or cutters can make all the difference. So why not spoil your sewing friend (or yourself) with a fresh set? From cutting fabric and paper to snipping threads, having speciality scissors and cutters will just make the workflow so much easier and fun.
You can find high-quality options at various price points, to fit your budget. Here are some of our recommendations:
Great scissors
Kai Scissors (Amazon affiliate link)
Fiskars Tailor Scissors (Amazon affiliate link)
Fiskars Sharpening Tool (Amazon affiliate link)
Rotary cutters
Fiskars ergonomic rotary cutter (Amazon affiliate link)
New rotary cutter blades (Amazon affiliate link)
Rotary cutter blades (Selfmade)
Printable vintage fashion drawings
New York Public Library has over 2000 vintage fashion illustrations that are free to download and print. These are the perfect wall decorations and inspiration for any sewing and fashion-obsessed friend.
Tool belt for sewists
Dressmaker E/S Design (Elin Skogberg) uses a hairdresser’s tool belt to store her tools when sewing.
Hairdresser scissor belt (Amazon affiliate link)
Sewing and pattern books
Looking for the ideal gift to ignite creativity in a loved one? Sewing books are a fantastic choice! These books are some personal favourites including a few older ones that you can get used for not much money at all.
Reader’s Digest New Complete Guide to Sewing
Johanna and Malena’s sewing books
Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry
Pattern magic books (4 books in the series)
Learn Skills to Sew Like a Professional: Practical Tailoring Methods and Techniques
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Magnifying lamp
Looking for a thoughtful gift for a fellow sewist? Getting them a magnifying lamp will be such a game-changer! It helps you to see intricate details clearly, making it easier to sew straight, rip threads and do all kinds of detailed sewing work.
We recommend getting a table-mounted lamp, to free up precious table and floor space.
Britech Magnifying Desk Lamp (Amazon affiliate link)
Or just do a search for “led magnifying lamp” in your language. They are readily available globally.
Handmade pin cushions
Find beautiful handmade pin cushions on Etsy
Gift card ideas
- Scissor sharpener gift card
- Sewing machine repair shop gift card
- Sewing fair gift card
- Etsy gift card (can also be used to buy Malena’s Hazelhen Sewing Patterns)
- Gift Cards for Johanna’s patterns and sewing ebooks
