Gifting Ideas for the Holidays
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So the holiday season kicks off next week and if you are like me always trying to find the perfect gift for a family member or a friend I thought it would be good to give you a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
For People who are always cold
Scarf - It gets cold in these parts of the country so the perfect gift for someone who gets cold can be a scarf. You can make a beautiful scarf out of silk fabric (I suggest Mulberry Silk) or you can also do a beautiful scarf out of cashmere / wool fabric. I actually like both! If budget is tight consider an infinity scarf using S8811 made out of Milky Fabric. Or you can go all out and try V9291 with a view C.
Beanie Hat- The Jude Beanie from StayStichPatterns is 50% off for the next 2 weeks! You can download the pattern for $2.50 and make beanies for everyone and better yet you need less than 3/4 of a yard of fabric. This can take you less than 20 minutes including cutting time! Adorn it with a cute appliqué or a pom.
Travel Aficionado
S9872 - Perfect for someone who travels or a makeup bag to put in your purse. Use Simplicity S9872, it’s a great pattern with zipper cases with two views in three different sizes. I have an even better idea get the Wildwood Garden Party Fabric from Rifle Paper and you have a beautiful zipper case that everyone will want this holiday season.
For the Home Gardeners
M8300 - This is a really cute pattern perfect for kids and adults. You get a kerchief in two sizes, an apron, a kneeling pad, outdoor planters and a garden tote.
For People who love to lounge around
Pijamas and Sleepwear - There is an entire section of PJ patterns on Simplicity.com’s website on sleepwear and loungewear. You can make PJ’s for the entire family, onesies using M7518, they even got a onesie for the dog! Bathrobes or even go all out on a nice button down pajamas using B6296.
For People who love to cook but get messy
Aprons - The website also has a plethora of aprons for kids and adults from modern aprons to vintage ones. This is aways a good one for people like me who are always cooking and I cannot even being to tell you the times the spaghetti sauce has gone on the attack.
Kids
Stuffed Animals - There is a whole plethora of patterns for this on the website some beautiful fun patterns for teddy bears, sea creatures to baby Yoda.
Teenagers
Hoodies - Those teenagers cannot have enough hoodies, I know my daughter’s principal told me the high school uniform is a hoodie and a pair of sweats. My how times have changed. If you want to change things up a little I highly recommend the Page Hoodie from Chalk and Notch.
Sling Bags - Perfect when they are out with their friends to the movies anneed a place to pack their phone, wallet or a snack. Use S9508
