Sewing as a gift

One of the main things I have loved about learning to sew is the ability to make something for someone else. I feel that the baking craze is a similar sort of thing. Well, for me anyway. I mean, yes I love to cook (and eat!) but I do it more for the pleasure of being able to share my passion with others.

Making clothing to fit someone is such a personal gift and I just love it. I made my friend Katie a dress a few months ago (see here) and my other half a waistcoat last month (see here). My Auntie was sweet enough to commission me to make a waistcoat for my Uncle for his Birthday which I was thrilled to do. Doesn't he look fab!

Photograph courtesy of Ann and Graham Brown

If you are a beginner and thinking about sewing someone a gift, try something simple like a waistcoat. This pattern was just three pieces and the only complex thing is the pockets which aren't that hard to learn either!

Fastening at the back so the waistcoat can be adjusted to fit

Fabrics and Haberdashery

Grey Herringbone Tweed: A1 Fabrics, Goldhawk Road, London

Dark Red Polyester Satin: Universal Textiles, Goldhawk Road, London

Leather Shank buttons: John Lewis, Oxford Street, London

Keyhole with Fishtail buttonholes: DM Buttons: D'alby Street, London