Sewing accessories for Father’s Day
This year, Father’s Day is on June 15. An opportunity to please your dad with a 100% personalized gift.
Here are a few ideas of accessories to sew for this special occasion!
A fanny pack
This trendy piece is quick and easy to assemble and makes a very useful gift. It will allow your father to carry his wallet, keys and glasses while keeping his hands free.
For a sober, all-purpose model, you can sew our Abondance fanny pack, which stands out from other models with its rectangular shape and small front pocket. It’s available in normal or XXL size, if your dad likes to carry a paperback with him.
When it comes to fabric, choose a stiff one, such as sturdy denim or upholstery fabric. You can choose a print or a plain fabric, depending on your father’s taste, whether he likes a sober look or a touch of originality.
You’ll then need to match it with cotton for the lining, as well as zippers, bias straps and fanny pack loops.
A super-practical wallet
If your father is the absent-minded type and keeps his change and cards in his coat or trouser pockets, you can sew him the little multi-function wallet from Loumajinne Créations. It’s a fairly easy project to make, but you’ll need to be meticulous when it comes to fitting the little zipper.
To sew this project, you’ll need cotton and a thicker fabric, such as imitation leather or denim for the sides. You can easily use your scraps, for example if you’ve cut fabric for a banana or bag recently. But if you prefer, you can also buy personalized cotton to make sure the design will appeal to the recipient. You can also decorate the front of the purse with a little embroidery or appliqué, to add a little wink.
A bob for summer
The bob is an ideal piece of summer sun protection, and is rather quick to make. It makes a great last-minute gift if you have fabric scraps to spare. You’ll just have to take your time when rounding off the seam to make sure it’s straight.
To make an adult bob, you can follow our Raclette pattern and use printed or plain denim or cotton.
A bag for the vacations
The US bag is a classic and timeless piece, which can be sewn by hand using a thick fabric(waterproof fabric, upholstery fabric, imitation leather…) and, above all, a little haberdashery (strap, magnetic clasps, adjustment buckle, rectangle rings…).
If you don’t mind a little finishing touch, you can go ahead and make your own Miss Cactus model, which is available in three sizes to suit your dad’s preferences.
It’s also possible to sew a set of several bag sizes so he can choose according to the occasion.
A quick-to-sew tote bag for Father’s Day
If you don’t have a lot of time, why not make a tote bag from cotton coupons lying around in your closet, or from fabric bought just for the occasion? Your dad can fold it and keep it in his pocket for shopping, or use it as a handbag.
If you need a pattern, you can follow the Miss Cactus pattern(free), which is unlined but uses the English sewing technique, a very clean finish that avoids the need to overcast your fabric. This tote bag is infinitely customizable, using several colors or materials for example.
A pretty faux-leather pouch
For an elegant gift, you can sew the Stéphanie pouch from Loumajinne Créations, which can be sewn with leatherette scraps. It’s also a good first project if you’ve never worked with this material, allowing you to focus on the finishing touches (zippers, rounded edges…).
A handy little accessory for your dad to carry his change, business cards…
What are you giving for Father’s Day? Do you usually give personalized, handmade gifts?
