Sewing Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers & Sewing Favorites
It’s that the most wonderful time of the year. If you’re shopping for a fellow maker, making your own wish list, or playing “sewing elf” for yourself, I’ve gathered my favorite finds for the gift giving season. This list has something for everyone who loves to sew.
🎁 Whitney’s Sewing Gift Guide
1. SewTites Magnetic Sewing Helpers*
Perfect for fabrics you don’t want to puncture with pins, SewTites* use magnets to hold layers in place. They’re great for positioning pockets, matching seams, or working with heavy or waterproof fabrics.
💡 Try them on your next jacket project or when sewing with tricky materials.
➡️Use code TOMKAT10 for 10% off your order*.
2. Kai Scissors
Every sewist deserves a sharp new pair of scissors! The Kai 7000 Professional Series includes shears, snips, and thread trimmers—plus, they come in left-handed options. They glide beautifully through fabric and are a joy to use. The Micro Serrated Sheers are a dream for cutting silk and slippery fabric and are a a great level-up tool.
➡️Use code TKS15 for 15% off your purchase*.
3. Magic Pins
Once you try these, you’ll never go back! Magic Pins have soft, heat-resistant grips that won’t melt under your iron. They’re easy to grab, gentle on fabric, and perfect for fine or delicate materials.
4. Oliso Irons *
Oliso’s “smart” irons are a game changer for sewists! The full-size model lifts itself when you release it (no more wrist strain), while the Mini M3 Pro Craft Iron* is perfect for quick pressing beside your sewing machine. Pair it with Oliso’s wool mats for a compact pressing setup that’s both cute and functional.
5. Honeywell Artist Daylight Floor Lamp*
A bright light in the sewing space is a MUST! This Honeywell 05D01 Artist Daylight Floor Lamp* is an essential in my sewing space. With it's Dual color-temperature mode and dimming capacity, I can easily color match thread to fabric as well as illuminate my sewing space when I'm sewing dark fabrics. It flexes and puts a ton of daylight directed right where I need it with no shadows.
➡️Use my link to get 10% off!
6. Thermoweb HeatnBond Adhesives*
Two standout products from Thermoweb*:
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Pattern & Stencil Adhesive* – Great for basting quilts or temporarily holding appliqués and patches in place
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Spray & Bond Fabric Stiffener* – Ideal for taming slippery fabrics like silk when you need a little more control. A light touch goes a long way!
7. Personalized Labels from Dutch Label Shop
There’s nothing like adding your name to your handmade projects! These embroidered sew-in labels are durable, fully customizable on their website, and make your garments feel extra special. Whitney’s tip: stick with the sew-in versions—they last forever through countless washes.
