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60+ Easy Sewing Gift Ideas for Kids (from Santa!)
These sewing projects for kids are the perfect DIY gifts for Christmas!

This collection of 60+ Easy Sewing Gifts (from Santa) is your guide to a budget-friendly holiday without the hassle!
Say no to overpriced, department store junk, and learn how to make a toy, piece of clothing, or other gifts for your child that are built to last.
Everyone knows parents help Santa out with presents. This collection of homemade Christmas gifts lets you take a more hands-on approach to gift-giving this year. Not only is it fiscally responsible to make a toy instead of buying one, but it's also fun!
These DIY gift ideas are sure to be the most wanted this holiday season, and there's a little something for every little one in your life.
Most of these projects are also beginner-friendly, so if you're just learning how to sew, you'll find fun projects you can make as well.
Let go of the stress this season and enjoy creating homemade Christmas gifts the kids will love.
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DIY Baby Toys and Gifts
Possibly one of the simplest groups to give to because they can’t speak, sewing for babies also involves easy sewing projects. Don’t spend a ton of time on large garments or elaborate toys. Sew something small with guaranteed cute-appeal from this collection. Whether you’re learning how to make a toy for the little one or creating an adorable onesie, these homemade gifts are sure to please.
For more homemade gift ideas, download our free eBook, The Sewn Christmas Gifts Guide Free eBook
How to Make a Toy
If you’re going to delve into toy making, it’s best to start with easy sewing projects. You know the technique and you’re good at it. Let’s leave the wood and metal out of these DIY toys for now. Learning how to make a toy from the samples below will save you time and money this year. Don’t overthink it; take the "Santa’s elves" approach and choose an easy and quick sewing project for your homemade gifts this year.
From diaper bags and onesies to baby blankets galore, there's so much to choose from in this collection of cute baby gift ideas! 75+ Free Baby Sewing Patterns You'll Adore
Homemade Clothing Patterns for Kids
You remember it growing up; styles change constantly. It’s hard to keep your wallet and brain up with the latest fashion. Really, there’s no formula to creating clothing that will fit the latest trend, your budget, and hold your kids’ interests for a long time. Your best bet to wearable, homemade, Christmas gifts is to create classic clothing. These pieces are timeless. Whether your child is just leaving toddlerhood or a too-cool teen, homemade Christmas gifts like these are a sure bet.
Looking for more easy Christmas ideas? Then don't miss our reader-favorite collection of American Girl inspired sewing projects! 30+ American Girl Doll Sewing Patterns
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sunvalleysusan69 9 715937
Dec 09, 2017
Best gift the sewing machine my folks gave me..used to sew my own clothes..that got me sewing again. Still have it, and use it.. more than 20 years old!

Connie
Sep 26, 2017
The best present I ever received was a craft kit for Christmas when I was a young girl about age 6. I have loved doing crafts and sewing ever since!

whogracieloo 60725 54
Sep 26, 2017
Leave The best present I ever received was a sewing machine from my mom. It gave me the opportunity to be creative and self sufficient by making things for myself and others.

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