Mother's Day is just around the corner (Sunday, May 8!), and what better way to show Mom you love her than with a handmade gift. Here is a collection of quick ideas from around the web to help get you started on that special gift for mom. And if you find any other great tutorials online, please share them in the comments. I'm sure we'd all appreciate a little help in finding the perfect idea for the special women in our lives.
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Give Mom a little culinary style with a two-toned apron from Sewing Republic.
Follow the great video to learn how to stitch up one of these guys in
an afternoon, or download the free pdf for all of the instructions
including photographs. A great way to use up scraps in your stash, this
apron is sure to become one of Mom's favorite items in the kitchen.
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For a keepsake that really says you care, try hand sewing a card for mom that you can't find in stores. Find the entire tutorial on CraftStylish by Diane Gilleland. |
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For a chic gift that will work with Mom's wardrobe all year round, look to this velvet wrap project by Tricia Waddell from Stitch Fall 2009. Choose a luxurious velvet with a built-in texture, or add your own with topstitching or embroidery.
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Help Mom take some well-deserved relaxation with a stylish robe sewn by you using a pattern from BurdaStyle. Combine colors or keep it classic with one shade to personalize the Allie Robe pattern just for her.
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What lady wouldn't love a new stylish bag? This braided-handle tote from the Purl Bee is not only versatile, but looks great, too. Mom will love it not only because it came from you, but because it's loaded with great details like expandable snap sides and interior pockets.
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Are you sewing your mother a special something for Mother's Day? Please share in the comments below to help your fellow stitchers with ideas.