10+ Cool Homemade Fathers Day Gifts Ideas

Make something special for your father this year! Check out these unique homemade fathers day gifts ideas he’ll be happy to use for years.

Check out these father’s day gifts for dad you can make this year. Ideas to sew for men are sometimes a bit difficult to come by, especially if you are looking for practical, easy and cool fathers day gifts he’ll actually use. I’ve got you covered.

And don’t forget to check out this easy gift-wrapping tips post once you’ve got your diy gift ready!

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Best Father’s day gifts – Mens Messenger Bag – Free Pattern

Here’s one completely free pattern for the best messenger bag for a sports fan, for a diyer, or simply for someone who needs a large, uncomplicated bag to carry either as a crossbody or over the shoulder. It even has a laptop sleeve pocket, and a phone pocket that will house even the largest phone in the market. Check it out here:

Crossbody Phone Bag

Need something way smaller? This practical phone pouch will be everything your father needs to grab for a quick errand: a place for the phone, a slip pocket for the keys, and a minimalist wallet at the back for some change and a credit card. This is the only pattern in this list that is not free, but it’s packed with sewing tips and cleverly designed to make the most of your fabric scraps. See more here – make sure to check out what’s on the BACK of this pouch!

DIY Minimalistic Card Wallet

Or go even smaller – make a minimalistic card wallet! Slim leather wallets also make great handmade gifts for men, not just for Fathers Day.

Dad’s Travel Bag seWing Pattern

This zippered pouch can house everything dad needs when travelling. And it makes a perfect man’s dopp pouch for his shaving kit, too:

Diy Potholder for BBQ Chefs

Make a simple square hot pad using this potholder tutorial, and make sure you dig out some deep blue, gray, black, and natural colors from your cotton stash. These will work for anyone who loves classic. Make sure to download your free potholder template in 2 designs here at Applegreen Cottage.

Homemade BBQ Apron

Here’s an idea for homemade fathers day gifts he’ll be able to use when working around the home: adjustable apron. Great for his perfect bbq Sunday!

Diy remote Holder

And this might just be one of the best fathers day gifts ideas: diy remote caddy for the living room. He’ll never need to search for that remote again!

Diy Leather Plant Pot Holder

Perfect home or office decor for father’s day: a sturdy, hand-sewn leather pot plant holder!

Firewood Carrier Pattern

Treat dad to a handmade firewood carrier that makes for an easier — and tidier — trip from woodpile to living room.

Diy Leather Key Fob

A quick and easy diy Fathers Day gift idea: make a key fob with leather and felt. Even easier to sew but still sturdy if you use faux leather or cork. tutorial here.

Father’s Day Tie

Father’s Day Tie – free tie pattern by Purl Soho

Mens shaving Shaving Kit Pouch

A diy shaving kit with several zippered vinyl compartments that can serve as a great organizer for travelling.

Hope you’ve found a great gift to make for this year’s Fathers Day from these homemade fathers day gifts ideas. Let me know in the comments if you have your own favorite go-to handmade gift the men in your life love to use.

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