9 Gifts You Can Batch Sew! And things to gift WITH them.

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Love, Nikki

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:25 Gift 1
2:45 Gift 2
3:09 Gift 3
4:31 Gift 4
5:17 Gift 5
5:59 Gift 6
7:22 Gift 7
8:48 Gift 8
9:49 Gift 9

[ourcreativebeehive]

I batch sew burrito pillowcases for children in hospitals. I also batch sew simple 14-inch and 18-inch doll clothes like dresses, shorts with a top, pj's, and a simple sleeping bag. My daughter's and I hit thrift stores and garage sales for dolls. My oldest fixes them up, and then they get a backpack, clothes, shoes, socks, and a hairbrush with accessories. Then under our D.O.L.L. program, they are donated to children in foster care. ❤❤

[laurahirsche]

I have made Christmas pillow cases for the last 15 years for the grands. Their gift is placed inside and the the case is tied with string. They love them. I love it! No wrapping. Lol

[jillmoser]

I really like sewing pillow cases. I found a pattern on YouTube for a pillowcase with a hidden zipper pouch. Kids really like to hide their treasures in it!!! I made one for a foster kid, and he really like it. So no matter where he went he could hide stuff inside and none of the other kids would know where he kept his treasures.

[altl]

I'm a 'beginner' sewer, but I already batch sew. I make heart pillows in two sizes for cancer patients. I started making them after using them for pain relief, after multiple chest surgeries for breast cancer. They are just a little on the understaffed side, as they need a little more give than what one might usually put in them. The pillow goes under the armpit, between the arm and chest, and REALLY reduces pain after biopsy, lumpectomy, or breast reconstruction surgeries. I've just recently expanded into making them for children's chemo units, too!

[NaomiC]

I USED to iron pillowcases. To be honest, I love how nice they are ironed but time is more valuable. I try to take them right out of the dryer and fold. 🤪🤪

[kyliemaslen]

a homemade eye mask would go great with a homemade pillowcase too!

[dmarie]

Reversible table runners. Usually a Thanksgiving and Christmas fabric combo. I just use two 15-17" wide by width of different fabrics, place a layer of flannel in between and use the quilt pillowcase method to sew shut.

[lindasmith]

I don't iron pillowcases but my mother started me off on ironing having me do pillowcases & my dad's handkerchiefs!

[pattymatteson]

I just batch sewed zipper bags and filled them with "feel better" items like throat drops, chapstick, hand lotion, tea bags, a pair of fuzzy socks, etc....
I volunteer with a moms of preschoolers program and I'm going to give them to the moms in my small group when they are under the weather. I've always thought it would be a nice thing to have on hand instead of trying to put something together every time a need arises.
I love your videos! ❤

[carolentringer]

How sweet to receive holiday aprons from your mom.

[annas.r.p.]

I do a lot of Christmas theme sewing in January .... taking advantage of the sales of Christmas theme stuff in the fabric / craft stores. Once finished they get stored away in a Christmas decorated plastic bin. Any Christmas themed gifts are often given early especially if to a family I will not see in the holidays. ( I have family all over the states.) A quilt, quilted place-mats, potholders and other items get used and are appreciated.

[takasiapetty]

When I was growing up both of my grandmothers ironed the sheets and pillow cases with starch.

[MaryCunningham-uj]

Yes to all these great ideas, especially because they are quick and easy - I made a big round "placemat" the same size as our pizza pan to put under it on pizza night and we use it every week - used prequilted fabric from Joann, cut it in a circle and sewed bias binding around the edge and done. The one tip for prequilted fabric I have found of use is to zig-zag the edges to kind of squish it together as it makes it easier to put the bias tape on and sort of seals the stuffing.

[vernakg]

My father made all his daughters learn to iron pillow cases. Those and his pocket hankies were where we started learning to iron.

[villagesteader]

Bowl cozies! I usually take a whole layer cake and batch sew them. They make great gifts!
My whole extended family gets new ones every few years because the get so much use.❤

[NancyCompton-dh]

I love making pillowcases! I would gift a pillowcase to each of my students at the end of the school year with a note to that says " Dreams can come true, so dream big!"

[cheyennes]

With the pillow case you could do a whole pamper yourself kit. Sleep mask, hair cap, maybe eye cream or face mask.

[homeschoolwithyetisyumyums]

Im currently batch sewing headbands, scrunchies, and sleep masks. Last year I made a bunch of aprons and hacky sacks.

[ceegee]

I iron pillow cases that I've sewn but not pillow cases that I've purchased. I guess it's a labor of love ; D Thank you for these great project ideas! I purchased your Ebook, How To Teach Sewing. I'm only a confident beginner but that maybe something I'm interested in the future. For now I have nieces that I feel I could teach, great ideas in your book and on you blog.

[andreacody]

I iron my pillowcases! Not because I'm a perfectionist, but simply because I love having that crisp feel when I change sheets.