What gifts to sew for Mother’s Day?
This year, Mother’s Day in France falls on May 31.
Here are a few ideas for 100% handmade and personalized gifts to give your mom!
A shawl for chilly moms
If your mother is a little chilly and loves to wrap herself in a plaid or stole, you can sew her the Miss Cactus shawl, Angélique.
This piece is just as suitable for winter outings as it is for keeping warm at home. Its two pockets allow you to carry everything you need: keys, cell phone, small book, glasses… And because it closes with a simple button, it’s very easy to make. Even for beginners who want to give their first handmade gift.
One of the other advantages of this pattern is that it’s very easy to personalize and adapt to your mom’s tastes.
You can sew it with simple cotton and fleece for a classic look, with quilted fabric for a more modern look, with shiny viscose and velvet or faux fur to give it a more festive, dressy touch…
In the same way, you can choose a strong print for the outside and a softer color for the lining. Or embroider the pockets for a unique decoration.
A pretty card holder for organized moms
Our card holder with double compartment and double flap is the perfect gift to make. Especially if you’re planning a last-minute Mother’s Day gift. It’s quick to assemble, and as the pieces to be cut are quite small, you canuse fabric scraps or small patchwork coupons.
Here again, the idea is to personalize it as much as possible by choosing patterns that your mother will like – her favorite flowers, for example, or a nod to one of her hobbies – and colors she likes to wear.
You can sew it with different cotton coupons. Or choose more textured fabrics like faux leather or coated cotton.
A bag for knitting moms
Does your mother love knitting and never goes anywhere without her work? Then sew her the Grand-Maman bag from Atelier Adriette!
The latter is designed to hold your current sweater and all your accessories: scissors, needles, centimeters… Eyelets or buttonholes allow you to knit with several colors of wool without having to take them out of the bag. Simply slide the strand of wool through the hole. So you can knit anywhere without having balls of yarn lying around.
As the bag includes several zipped pockets and elaborate finishing touches (piping, bias, lining…), it’s best to have a good command of your sewing machine before getting started.
When it comes to fabric, you can choose a cotton poplin and play with different prints and shades for a unique and original result.
A bucket bag for fashionista moms
If your mom likes to be on the cutting edge of fashion, make her a bucket bag, very much on trend this season, following the model of La Petite Canette.
Here again, we’d advise you to have a little sewing experience before taking the plunge, as leather goods require buckles, loops and ties.
You can sew this bag with pretty corduroy, faux leather or thick upholstery fabric. You’ll need to plan ahead for this sewing, as it requires haberdashery. You’ll need a handle (leather or imitation leather) and a tie to close the bag.
A tote bag for moms who like to combine style and comfort
Looking for a pretty, quick and easy gift to sew for Mother’s Day? Look no further! Our one-handle tote bag is all this and more.
This lined, sturdy bag is perfect for running errands or for everyday strolls. Perfect for all moms who like to carry a book, water bottle, glasses, snacks…
To make it, you’ll need two fabrics. A thick fabric for the outside(upholstery fabric, coated cotton…) and a thinner one for the lining(poplin). You can also choose a quilted fabric to make a fully reversible bag.
What handmade gifts do you like to give your loved ones?
