Saturday, October 8, 2016

Holiday Sewing Projects - the Planning Phase

Yes I said it! It's time to plan my X'mas sewing projects. I always try to sew/make some of the X'mas projects for my family and some of my close friends. My kids, my husband and my mom always get some handmade stuff from me each x'mas. This year, however, my mom-in-law actually requested that I make a pair of palazzo pants for her for x'mas (I didn't suggest it). My nerves!!! I said I would do my best and if she didn't like the pants, she didn't have to wear them. She has very specific ideas and measurements so I will have to make sure that I reserve lots of time to sew those pants!

My kids always get new pyjamas from me. My son has really outgrown the PJs that I made for him a couple of years ago (I made them super big then). My daughter has lots of gently used clothes from my friends so her need for PJs are not as urgent. I have lots of cotton flannel in my stash so the PJs project should be quick and easy. I also have lots of fleece in my stash so I may make some fleece vest/jackets/pants for them too.

My mom likes wearing vests for layering so I should make her a couple of vests in different fabrics/colour.

As for my husband, he actually has too much clothing (his mom bought lots of clothes for him over the years that he never wore) so I'm not sure what to make for him. Any ideas?

For my brother and sis-in-law, I always try to make some home decor soft furnishings for them because they really like shopping for clothes themselves. I think I have some nice home decor fabrics in my stash?

As for my close friends, I usually make bags for them and their kids. Tote bags are great for moms. Smaller bags are usually welcomed by kids. I guess I'll see what I have in my fabric stash first.

So there you have it. I have lots of things I have to start sewing right now if I am to finish everything before mid-December. What are you sewing for this holiday?


5 comments:

  1. I seem to do more planning than sewing, so I no longer make any gifts. I sew and craft for a sale in November so that takes most of my time. Occasionally I will give small items like tree ornaments, adding them on the outside of the parcel as an extra. For your husband, what about some kind of accessory like a padded computer cover or a remote control pocket to go on the arm of a couch or chair? Or a hot/cold bag for aches and pains? It's very hard to buy for a man to begin with; sewing for them makes it somewhat harder, I think! Good luck with your projects!

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    1. Thanks Jenny! How wonderful that you are sewing and crafting for a sale? I would like to do that as well however getting a table at a craft show is quite expensive here and my hubby wouldn't want me to leave him with the kids all day long! LOL! The hot/cold bag for aches and pains is a great idea. Thanks for that!

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    2. Just a note about the craft sale; the only reason I can afford it is that I belong to a craft group that holds an annual sale. For members, the price per table is much lower. Otherwise, I wouldn't even break even, as my crafting is just a hobby and my output is not huge :) When your kids get older, you might find a similar group and sale where you live.

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  2. Sounds like fun!! I should make PJs for my kids!

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    1. Thanks for the comment! PJs are always useful for kids!

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