Top 10 gifts for the Make it and Mend it fashionista
These gifts are perfect for both the expert and the beginner, in fact anybody who is interested in making and fashioning their own clothes and jewellery.
Cath Kidston mini sewing kit
What a perfect stocking filler! A handy (and pretty) sewing kit for mending on the move. Includes mini scissors, quick unpick, measuring tape, needles, thimble and a selection of threads. Perfectly sized for hand bags and suitcases!
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Irresistable Cath Kidston sewing basket
This large sewing basket with a twin lid, can fit a wide range of sewing accessories- and is just the perfect gift for someone who loves sewing or is even just getting into it. Has a top plastic tray to organise threads/needles and smaller items.
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Cute knitting bag
Sweet owl printed red knit bag that’s perfect for all those active knitters. It’s a specially designed bag that’s got an extra zip pocket at the side for you to store your knitting needs.
» Available from John Lewis online
Fab new sewing book: Sew by Cath Kidston
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an old hand, Sew! – Cath’s brand new book for sewing enthusiasts – has something for anyone who’s into sewing – a great gift. As well as more than 40 original projects to try, including various cushions, tea towels, bags and a jewellery roll, the book is filled with brilliant tips.
» Buy direct from Cath Kidston online
“Vogue Knitting”: The ultimate knitting book
A brilliant book for both the beginner and the expert. With contributions from over 50 knitting specialists, all with years of experience in the industry, no other book covers the field so comprehensively and with such authority. A must have for the knitting enthusiast!
» Buy from Amazon and get free delivery before Christmas
Get started with Buttonbag button jewellery kit
This impressive jewellery kit makes 1 button necklace, 1 button bracelet and 2 felt brooches. The kit contains felt, brooch backs, buttons, ribbon, thread, needles, pins, patterns and instructions.
Jewellery from recycled materials by Jaimie MacDonald
Full of brilliant ideas for turning recycled materials into fashion jewellery. A real Make it and Mend it must. The variety of projects included in this title will teach readers how to make a necklace from tin, pendants from keys, use fabric for a cuff, and use plastic, cardboard, cork and foam to make bangles, necklaces, earrings and brooches.
» Buy from Amazon and get free delivery before Christmas
Dress making model for the professional touch
This dress model can be adjusted to your own measurements to make professional dressmaking easy and comes with a hem marking attachment enabling you to make garments to the exact length required.
Janome sewing machine
A great machine for the beginner. The Janome J1012 is ideal if you use your sewing machine as part of a hobby or regularly mend clothes. It has 14 stitch options, 4 step automatic buttonhole facility, darning plate and free arm; it also comes with a soft dust cover.
» Available online from John Lewis
Our favourite mini sewing machine for straight sewers and beginners
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e of the most exciting gifdts we have on the page. It’s a dinky sewing machine but as full featrured as a new sewer needs with 2 needle positions, 10 stitch types, a drop-in bobbin and a free arm for adjusting cuffs and trousers. For light/medium fabrics only, it’s perfect for making starting out. You can nab one of these for just under £50 and it comes in pink, pistachio, red and other colours. How can you resist?
