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10+ Easy Diy Presents - Homemade Gift Ideas

Feb 25, 2021

Do you love creating presents yourself? Here are more than 10 easy diy presents, quick homemade gift ideas for you to try out. They are free and have step-by-step instructions, and are simple enough for anyone to sew. And so cute!

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Are you looking for easy homemade gift ideas that are quick to sew? Check out these quick and easy diy presents now. I added several particularly with kids in mind, and some of these easy diy presents are for all ages. Choose your favorites!

Easy Diy Presents List

colorful felt diy round coasters

 These easy felt coasters will be an eye-catcher at any party, and make a perfect homemade gift.

Free Soft Fabric Ball PDF Pattern - by AppleGreen Cottage

You can sew this soft toy for a baby in a really short time. And it's easy to make! Get your free PDF pattern here at ApleGreen Cottage - it should make it super easy for you to start your first sewing project!

camera lens buddy
DIY Bumble Bee Camera Lens Buddy by Vikalpah

DIY Bumble Bee Camera Lens Buddy by Vikalpah. How cute is this bumblebee buddy? It makes a great DIY gift for friends with babies!

diy travel brush holder in grey and white
DIY Travel Toothbrush Holder by Must Have Mom.

Now you can quit using your icky plastic bag for storing toothbrushes when you travel and make this easy travel toothbrush holder instead! Even better: if you make more of them, you've got several wonderful homemade gifts ready to gift!

easy pencil roll to sew
Felt pencil roll case by Sisters, What!

This beginner-friendly pencil roll case can be a great gift for kids. Fold, tie off and you're good to go!

diy glasses case to sew
Diy glasses case from Chelsea at Sew Simple Home

Make this easy pouch to protect your sunglasses from scratches.

Got any faux leather scraps? Use them to make a card wallet - here are two designs for you to choose from:

Get the free card holder pattern here at AppleGreen Cottage.
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Diy card wallet by Jennie at Jenniemasterson
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Tea towel drawstring bag by Vicky Myers Creations

Turn tea towels into these handy bags - they'd make perfect bread bags!

beginner sewing projects
Diy drawstring backpack by Orange Bettie

How cute is this one! This diy backpack will require a few more seams but it's still doable for a beginner. Use the free tutorial here!

quick tote bag to sew
Book bag by Sum of their Stories

Key chains and keyfobs are always so good to have. All sizes, all ages. See two ways to diy a fey fob, both are easy. The first one is mine and made with keyfob hardware. If you haven't got any hardware, make one using an additional fabric scrap - see it below, from my friend Emily.

Keychain tutorial here at AppleGreen Cottage
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Easy key fob by Emily at Life Sew Savory

A set of no-sew napkins can be all you need to make your table pretty:

quick napkins
Diy fringe cloth napkins by Lisa at Cucicucicoo
easy knit headbands
Diy knit headband by Heather Handmade

More Easy Diy Presents To Sew For Kids

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Diy popsicle holder by SookeeDesigns
diy baby blanket from gray flannel

If a friend of yours has had a baby, this is a perfect baby welcomeing present! and the quickest baby blanket you can sew. Check out my step-by-step blanket sewing tutorial - easy and cute!

Easy Toys To Sew Quickly

Button snake toy - can be made as a no-sew gift!

​This colorful felt button snake is made in a moment, requiring hardly any sewing. Easy and fast to make - a perfect gift!

fish sewing project
DIY felt fish for kids

These felt fish for kids are made quickly and can be reused for a number of indoor activities to release some of the excess energy children have when confined indoors during bad weather. They are perfect for a bean bag tossing game and make an awesome gift for toddlers!

Felt Giraffe

This cute giraffe sewing pattern by Mama Smiles is simple enough and a great kids' sewing project. Visit the page to get your free giraffe pattern.

Sometimes the simplest things turn out to be the best presents. Like this sweet little bookmark made out of a few pieces of scrap fabric. It will only take you 15 minutes (or less!) to sew it, but it makes a perfect gift to an avid reader. A great homemade gift idea.

For those of you who love to create tiny embellishments, be it a brooch, a hairpin or a pretty addition to your favorite bag, this cute little fabric flowers tutorial by Maggie from Red Ted Art will be just what you're looking for!

These easy-to-follow tutorials make great little sewing projects for beginners of all ages. I hope you've already found your favorite.

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  1. maryanne @ mama smiles

    February 25, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    I need to make that camera lens buddy - adorable!

    Thanks for including our giraffe 🙂

    Reply
    • Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage

      February 25, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      Maryanne,

      I'm so happy to see you here. Your cute giraffe pattern is something that's been on my happy-birthday-presents sewing list for some time now. Hope to make one soon(finally!!) Have a great day,

      Reply

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