Looking for some fun ideas for fast last-minute Handmade gift ideas? Here’s a list of handmade projects to sew for lots of people on your list including mom, neighbors, teachers, kids, friends, etc. List new and updated for 2020.
As we’re staring down the barrel of the last days before Christmas, I’ve rounded up a bunch of ideas and tutorials for last-minute handmade gifts. All of these come together quickly and use up something you might already have on hand (i.e. fabric 😉 ) to save you that additional trip out in the cold.
Here are 30 quick ideas for last-minute handmade gift ideas.
(Or pin this post for next year. 😉 )
Quick and Easy Handmade gifts for personal use:
Last year, would have ever thought we’d be wanting new face mask for Christmas? But, here we are. This is my favorite tutorial for making face masks. Ameroonie Designs also has a great tutorial for these cute mask storage envelopes and lanyards.
This fun and fast, felt and flannel pocket handwarmers tutorial is perfect for a last-minute gift you can make in bulk and keep by the door as a little gift to someone who needs both hands and heart warmed.
Fabric-covered notebook tutorial from Crazy Little Projects
Ouch Pouch – handmade pouch with first aid supplies
Fabric Key Chain on cotton webbing.
Another fabric keychain version here made from fabric
These cute Chapstick holder keychains serve a great dual purpose. Chapstick holder keychain tutorial from Ameroonie Designs
Last-minute Handmade Gifts to sew for the Home
Here are three options for adorable Handmade Quilted Coaster tutorials: Strawberries, Leaf, or traditional Quilt Blocks
Fast and Easy Table Runner
Fabric-covered buttons for magnets, pins, paper clips, etc.
One-hour fabric basket pattern from Kelby Sews
Fabric Trays tutorial from Noodlehead
Handmade Gifts to Sew for the Kitchen
Kitchen gift set – pot holder and dishtowel from Crazy Mom Quilts
These round, quilted pot holders from the Polkadot Chair are so cute – and come with printable gift tag options!
Half Apron tutorial from Delia Creates
Kids’ Aprons from Aesthetic Nest
Handmade Pouch and Bag Tutorials
Simple Sturdy Tote Bag Tutorial
Mini zipper pouch with ring
There are abundant tutorials for cute zipper pouches. This pencil pouch is found here. This post has a great round-up of 20 more zipper pouches in various styles and designs for your inspiration.
Here’s a great version using Oilcloth: Oilcloth Zipper Pouch
There’s a bunch of ideas to get you started. If you’re looking for other ideas, check out this Handmade Gifts Pinterest Board.
Good luck with all of the final Christmas prep!
Every year I try to get organized ahead of time and enjoy the peace and magic of the season, so that I’m not rushing around like a crazy person. Some years I’m more successful than others. This year I’ve got Christmas cards spread out on the family room floor – hopefully I’ll get those out today. I’ve also crossed “binge-eating half a batch of chocolate cookies”, “sick kid on the couch”, and “crying at Costco” off my to-do list, so I’m counting that as good progress! haha.
15 Comments
Robby
December 20, 2016 at 6:59 amMy Christmas list looks a bit like yours although the last few years mine has included, “Will it really be missed? Then, I’m saving my sanity and not worrying about it.” That was said at the Costco parking lot yesterday. Hope you and your family have a joyous Christmas with nothing missed, including your sanity.
Amy Smart
December 20, 2016 at 11:53 amThanks for the good reminder. So true! I feel like I’m doing a lot of that this year. All the important stuff will happen. The rest isn’t important. 😉
aquilterstable
December 20, 2016 at 7:21 amLots of great ideas – thanks for sharing!
Amy Smart
December 20, 2016 at 11:52 amThanks Debbie!
Kerry
December 20, 2016 at 8:04 amSick kid on the couch – check. Luckily, he seems to be better today and it’s not the dreaded stomach bug that’s going around. Hang in there. Don’t forget to breathe.
Amy Smart
December 20, 2016 at 11:50 amoh boy – you too! (*Please no stomach bugs!*)
Carol Poelman
December 20, 2016 at 8:58 amha. You made me smile — crossing off “Binge eating..” “sick kid…” and “crying at Costco.” 🙂 I’ve been there before. I hope you also cross off “Read a good book” and “Take a nap”. Thanks for the ideas. I used the foot warmer tutorial for my sisters this year — they always have cold feet at night. I hope they find them useful. And I made a few “hand warmers” for the kids to warm up after playing in the snow – but I like the name pocket warmers better, I hadn’t ever thought of putting them in pockets. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Amy Smart
December 20, 2016 at 11:49 amHah – yes! Looking forward to books and naps! Another reason the week AFTER Christmas is one of my favorites of the year. I think that’s when I enjoy the season the most. 😉
Carol Gillen
December 20, 2016 at 10:54 amCan’t wait to make that scarf! Merry Christmas, Amy.
Amy Smart
December 20, 2016 at 11:48 amThanks Carol! Merry Christmas to you too!
farmhousequiltsblog
December 20, 2016 at 12:08 pmYour post made me laugh! Thanks for those last minute ideas…love those!
Merry Christmas!
Vicki
December 20, 2016 at 3:58 pmCrying at Costco! Oh no! I’ve done it, too — I actually walked through with my sunglasses on (I know, real slick, huh?). My four year old son’a been on a real winning streak this week: he has cut open all the amazon packages and told his siblings what they’re getting for Christmas, destroyed the blinds, gave himself a haircut/bald spot, and peed on his sister (!!). All I know is, I better get some sewing time this afternoon or it’ll be Ugly! 🙂
Jacqueline in Pitt Meadows, BC Canada
December 22, 2016 at 1:18 pmHiya Amy!
I love this round up!
I’m sorry to bother you during this busy, busy week, but I wanted to know where you got your quad-ruled composition book that you made the aqua pearl bracelets cover for(your photo above)?
Quilty Huggs!
Amy Smart
December 23, 2016 at 8:58 pmMy friend gave that to me – I’m not sure where it came from, but I’ll ask! Sorry I can’t help sooner!
Lee
December 16, 2017 at 8:13 pmThank you for all the ideas! have a very very happy holiday with your family!