If you are hunting for a solid gift for a sewing friend, you are in the right spot. I have rounded up tools, books and practical picks in several price ranges, so you can look like you planned everything ages ago.
These ideas suit most sewists, and they work just as well if you decide the gift should mysteriously end up with you instead (we all know that can happen!). So the perfect guide for the holidays or any time you want an excuse to add something sewing related to the cart.
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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
Sewing books are a fantastic choice for igniting creativity and learn new skills! 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