Easy-to-sew Mother’s Day gifts
Instead of a bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates, why not make a pretty outfit for your mom this year?
We’ve selected a few quick and easy-to-sew pieces that will be sure to please at the end of May!
A long jersey cardigan
We sometimes hesitate to sew clothes for our loved ones because we’re afraid they won’t fit perfectly.
Unless you already know your mother’s measurements, you may have only a vague idea of what size to sew for her. In this case, try to favor slightly oversized garments, avoiding skirts, pants and any other garment that needs to fit snugly.
For example, you could make him a long jersey cardigan using a light, supple sweatshirt fabric or a knitted fabric.
And don’t panic if you’ve never dared to sew jersey– it’s not as difficult as you might think!
The Miss Cactus pattern allows you to sew several versions of the vest, from 34 to 56, and even adapt it to a jacket by making the hem shorter and choosing a sturdier jersey.
For the colors, take inspiration from the colors your mother is used to wearing, so she can wear her vest as often as possible.
A loose-fitting kimono
To stay in the spirit of a loose-fitting garment that doesn’t need to fit perfectly, you can sew your mom a kimono following Super Bison’s pattern.
The advantage of this piece is that it doesn’t need to be lined, which saves a lot of time when it comes to assembly. The collar is simple and within the reach of beginners.
When it comes to fabric, you can choose a printed fleece, with Japanese motifs for example, to recall the garment’s origin, or opt for flowers or a pastel color.
A summer top for her mom
If you’re looking for a project that’s both quick and easy to sew, you’ve come to the Judd top from Les Patronnes. Its straight shape makes assembly particularly simple, but it still stands out from the crowd with its rolled-up sleeves decorated with a button.
To personalize it, choose your fabric carefully! You can look in your mom’s closet to see what patterns she likes: flowers, polka dots, animal motifs… And whether she prefers fluid fabrics like viscose or drier ones like chambray.
If she likes to follow fashion, you can choose from the colors of the season: brown, sky blue, powder pink, terracotta, butter yellow…
A shawl with pockets
If your mother is a chilly person and likes to wrap herself up in plaids and scarves in summer and winter alike, you can make her the Miss Cactus pocket shawl. This practical and versatile garment can be worn at home or out and about, providing protection for her shoulders and a place for her hands.
It’s a simple project, quick to sew and easy to personalize by choosing a printed cotton and matching fleece lining.
If you have the time and skills, you can also add small embroideries to pockets or shapes using the appliqué technique.
A comfortable sweater
For all you cocooning moms out there, come and sew Mapulin, Comme une fleur’s sweatshirt model. Its small details (cross collar, slightly curved silhouette) make it a highly original piece that will stand out from the crowd.
If you’re unsure about sizing, choose a size up to give the garment a loose-fitting look that will work well with this piece.
Depending on your mother’s preferences, you can sew it with a plain or printed fleece fabric, which will be thick enough for winter, or with a thinner jersey that will be ideal for mid-season or cool summer evenings.
You can also play with textures and colors by making a collar or cuffs in a contrasting color or material(bouclette, teddy…).
What about you? Do you like to give hand-sewn clothes to your loved ones for their birthdays or anniversaries? Which would your mother like best?
