All the Christmas Gifts I Made This Year | All Made With Free Patterns
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ธ.ค. 2023
- In this video, I'll be sharing all the handmade gifts I made for Christmas this year. All my gifts were made using free patterns. I would love to hear what you made and what was your most popular gift that you gave!
What I'm wearing in the video: A ready to wear blouse by J. Jill.
Links to the Patterns/Blogs/Videos:
Bowl Cozies @GreenAppleCottage@AppleGreenCottage
www.applegreencottage.com/bow...
Casserole Dish Cozies @TheBirchCottage
www.thebirchcottage.com/sew-c...
• How to Sew a Casserole...
Burrito Pillow Case Video Tutorial @staceyleecreative
• Super Easy Burrito Pil...
Forage Bag @noodleheadsewingpatterns
blog.noodle-head.com/2018/10/...
Forage Bag Tutorial: • It's Sew Friday - Fora...
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Happy New Year! xx Lisa
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What a nice selection of gifts you’ve made! Thanks for the peek!
Thank you, glad you liked them! Thanks for watching and commenting! 💕Lisa
I discovered using file folders were great for making templates for bowl cozies and fold for storing easily 😄
That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
Bowl cozies can also be used to hold cold bowls, like for ice cream and such.
Good point, I meant to mention that, but completely forgot! I’m going to get a couple made up for myself. I love hot soup and chili in the winter months. Happy New Year! 💕 Lisa
Good point!
I’ve seen people use them to hold snacks without a bowl.
I’ve seen people use them to hold snacks without a bowl.
I’ve seen people use them to hold snacks without a bowl.
The timing of this video is perfection! Like everyone who sews, I've resolved to start my Christmas sewing earlier next year, like, in January! 😅 Thank you for everything- the tips, fabric recommendations and all the linked resources in the description! I think your gifts are lovely and I'm sure the recipients were delighted to receive them!
Thank you so much! I think they were all a big hit with my family members! I want to start my Christmas sewing earlier this year also. I waited and made most of them the 10 days before Christmas! Hope you have a wonderful new year and can start the year with lots of gift making! 💕Lisa
I plan to start Christmas gift sewing very soon, as well, for 2024. I also request no one LOL’s!
@@lesa6399 Let's do it! 🪡
I have several leather dies for cutting. I use a cheap plastic cutting board from the dollar store. If you want to keep it from sliding and it will also absord some lf the noice you can adhere sticky crafters foam from walmart. Its thin sheets of foam in the craft section.
It will also help your die last longer.
Thanks for the tips! Happy New Year! 💕 Lisa
You can also put spices into the inside of the bowl cozies to let off scents. A friend made one that she put cinnamon in and it always smelled so good!
Great idea and I love the smell of cinnamon! 🥰 Thanks for watching and commenting! 💕Lisa
Your video just popped up and I am enjoying it very much...new subscriber. Thanks.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Hope your have a very happy New Year! 💕Lisa
Same here! Just discovered you & just subscribed.
Free chopsticks from Chinese restaurants work well also for poking out corners.
Great idea! Thanks for commenting. Happy New Year! 💕 Lisa
I often get those sticks free inside bags of polyester stuffing. I have so many I decided to keep them all over my sewing room, like a couple at my sewing table, one by my cutting table, one by my ironing board, etc. I find it really handy instead of going back and forth. I do the same with scissors, pencils, tape measures, etc
Yes, I like using those sticks too! I haven’t had to buy any stuffing lately and my last stick broke a few months ago, but I have a lot of unused knitting needles. Someday I want to actually knit with them!😆 Happy New Year! 💕 Lisa
I think that's a great way to give a tool another use! Happy New Year!
I just found you! Thanks for your video. I love your ideas. Happy New Year!
Thank you! You too! 💕Lisa
This is the first time I have seen your videos and love it. I like that you say that you can learn from others. This next Christmas everything just might be homemade...
Thanks and welcome! Every time I want to learn something new, I just go search it on YT, LOL! I hope to do several gift idea videos throughout the year. Maybe that will help me get an earlier start on my gift making! Hope you have a very happy New Year! 💕Lisa
Bowl cozies are on my list, and the are really needed😁😁. I love the bags👏👏💖💖
Thanks, someone told me you can store them between your mixing bowls to keep them from clanking together, so that's what I'm going to do. Glad you liked the bags. All my family members seemed to really like the ones they received. Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
Really enjoyed your video and extra tips . I’m going to sew the forage bag . Thanks from Australia 😊
Thanks, Jayne! I thought the forage bag turned out really cute. Thanks for commenting! 💕Lisa
Very informative. Thank you. This was the first time I have watched you and I have subscribed.😊
Thanks so much for watching & subbing! Take care & happy sewing! 💕Lisa
I would recommend Noodlehead's Making Backpack. Not free, but an easy bag with great shape. Simple to customize as well.
Thanks, I just checked out a video on it and it looks really cool. Did you use a vinyl lining for it? If so, where do you get your vinyl lining? I've never bought any or worked with any. Thanks for watching and the suggestion! Happy New Year! 💕 Lisa
I used ottertex waterproof canvas from fabric wholesale direct for the outside and the lining. No need for interfacing. And I used one inch wide strips of the same fabric to bind the seams. It’s very durable.
Fun video. I love making gifts and I think I've done all of them, but those were some great tips. Because I make lots of totes and pouches using zippers, and zippers can be pricey, I find a huge assortment of colors and sizes at thrift stores in the craft area.
Great idea! I need to go check out my local thrift stores. Thanks for watching and have a happy new year! 💕 Lisa
Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you take us all through those Beautiful and Stunning creations. I love ❤️ ❤❤❤ everything that you’ve created and your family are going to be thrilled to receive them too. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I think everyone enjoyed their gifts. Now I have to come up with completely new gift ideas for this year. Thank goodness there's YT and Pinterest! Take care & happy sewing, 🥰Lisa
Thanks for sharing. Your family received some wonderful gifts.
Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
You really made a lot of nice things! My favorite things are your bags! They are really pretty! Thanks!
Thank you so much, Sherry! Hope you have a very happy new year! 💕Lisa
Thank you so much for these helpful, practical tips!!
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching! Happy Sewing, 💕Lisa
I think your family members are very fortunate that you make such fun and nice gifts. Hope you have a wonderful New Year!
Thank you! Happy new year and happy sewing! 💕Lisa
I made my daughter a bowl cozy for Christmas 2023. It made me smile when she sent me a picture of her using it for a bowl of chili that she made😊.
Aw, I’m glad she liked it!🥰. I don’t think my daughters have tried theirs yet. I just made me a couple this weekend. Thanks for sharing and happy sewing! 💕 Lisa
You have made some very nice gifts. I'm looking forward to seeing more ideas next year.
Thank you so much! Happy New Year! 💕 Lisa
Beautiful gifts!!
Thank you for watching and commenting! 💕 Lisa
Thank you so much for the links to get the wonderful care tags! I downloaded them before I even finished watching your video ... but came back to finish and glad I did. I also love spoonflower fabrics. And you mentioned Noodlehead patterns - the very first bag I made several years ago was a zippered pouch pattern of theirs that I found free on-line and have made it several times as travel pouches as Christmas gifts for friends. Great video - new subscriber here!
You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting! 💕 Lisa
So glad I found you - love all of these ideas! I definitely want to get those weights.
Thanks for watching and commenting! You'll definitely enjoy using the weights. I love mine and I'm getting ready to order a second set. Besides holding down your pattern pieces, they are also good for keeping your excess fabric from falling off your sewing table or countertop. Happy sewing, 💕Lisa
Thank you for the great video! I love the bags and I’m sure your recipients will too💕
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it and I think my family all loved the gifts I made. Happy New Year! 💕
The retro pillow cases are lovely, super job with all the projects. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much! 😊 Hope you have a wonderful new year! 💕Lisa
I going to make are cozy and the purse.Really like your idea. Thanks Terri
Terri, thanks for watching and commenting! Hope your projects turn out great! Happy New Year, 💕Lisa
I really love the bags! Thank you.
Glad you like them! Have a wonderful new year! 💕 Lisa
Happy New Year. Thank you.
Happy new year! Thanks for watching! 💕Lisa
Great projects, and your tips are really helpful. Thanks!
Glad you like them! Hope you have a very happy and healthy new year! 💕 Lisa
Would love to receive bowl cozies as gifts!!
Yes, they are handy. I'm going to have to make myself some now since I gave them all away! Thanks for watching! 💕Lisa
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy New Year! 💕 Lisa
All your projects are very nice. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
Nothing better than homemade gifts!!! Yours are beautiful!!
Thank you so much, Sara! Glad you liked them. Hope you have a wonderful New Year! 💕Lisa
This is the first time I have watched your channel. You have inspired me so much! I love the gifts you made for your family. I have done the pillowcases and the kids loved them! I want to do the bowl cozies next. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much! My kids all loved their retro guitar pillowcases! Hope your new year is full of fun sewing projects!💕 Lisa
Ive started a Christmas ideas list and scheduled a note on my calendar to start Christmas sewing in july! Thanks for the ideas!
Sounds like a great plan! I hope to put out several gift idea videos throughout the year and not just at the end of the year. Hopefully, that will help people start their gift making earlier! Thanks for watching & commenting! 🩷Lisa
You are a very thoughtful gift maker. I hope everyone appreciates all your beautiful work ❤
Thank you so much! I think everyone liked their gifts! Happy Sewing, 💕Lisa
My sister doesn’t like spoon flower fabrics. She said it’s very thin and cheap. But that fabric looks very nice.
I've liked all the fabric types I've gotten so far. Their denim is very heavy duty. So far I've tried that and cotton lawn, crepe de chine, most all their knits, and the light weight cotton twill. Maybe she got the cotton poplin. It's fairly thin. I have the sample box with a small piece of each type of fabric. Thanks for commenting! 💕Lisa
Enjoyed the video so much. Love the bags and have never seen the casserole cozies. Thank you for a great video.
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching & commenting! Happy Sewing, 💕Lisa
Great gifts xx😊
Thank you 🤗 Happy New Year! 💕 Lisa
I just discovered your channel. Thank you for sharing your makes and I want to make them all. Happy New Year!
Thanks for watching & commenting! Hope you have fun making them! Happy New Year, 💕Lisa
I just found you and as soon as I seen you using Walmart fabrics I HAD to subscribe! I love Walmart fabrics but so few people use them. Love all your projects, can't wait to binge all your old videos ❤
Thank you so much! I remember when I was a young girl, that our Walmart had a fabric/ sewing section that took up a very large corner of the store and there was always someone working in it. My mom got fabric there all the time. I miss those days because now my Walmart just has this tiny little section of fabrics and sewing notions and there is never anyone working in it. 😢 But the good news is you can order online and my fabrics were delivered very quickly. I also like that you don’t have to order a two yard minimum like you do with Joann’s. I also ordered the Wrap N Zap from Walmart because they had the lowest price. Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy New Year and Happy Sewing! 💕Lisa
I know it's so sad to see their fabric section now! But I too have ordered fabric from them online and it's great. Happy New Year to you as well
Thank you❣️
Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
Love your projects. I have been making the bowl cozies for years. I make the smaller size. I also make all kinds of bags.lovesome of your tips that I haven’t heard before. First time here
Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope you have a wonderful new year! 💕Lisa
I love those pillow covers!!
Thanks so much! My kids all thought the fabric felt nice and they loved the design. Thanks for watching & commenting! 🩷Lisa
Thank you for a great TH-cam channel, and wonderful patterns that I can use and they are for free and great to practice on as well
You are so welcome! Glad you like them and the channel. Hope you have fun making some of them! Happy sewing, 💕Lisa
Enjoying listening and watching all your beautiful makes for Christmas gifts. I’ve made all but the casserole carrier and will give that a try this coming year. This Christmas I made fleece tie blankets for all the little kids with Triangillow pillow by purple pineapple studio. Made double zip pouches and tissue holders. Cord keepers and couple sling bags for the older girls. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year 2024 🎉.
Thanks for watching! Sounds like you made a lot of gifts! I haven't heard of the Triangillow pillow, so I'll have to check that out! Hope you have a very happy New Year! 💕Lisa
I just discovered you & subscribed. I love how detailed you are when showing your makes, which are all really nice. I learned a lot from you & also from your viewers' comments.
Sheri, thanks for subbing! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and the YT sewing community is wonderful about helping each other out! Happy sewing, 💕Lisa
Loved all your handmade gifts💞💞Everything is beautiful. I loved your projects I subscribed😁😁
Thanks so much for watching, commenting, and subscribing! 😊 Hope you have a wonderful new year! 💕 Lisa
I strongly recommend Noodlehead patterns. I've made many bags over the years and Anna's designs and instructions are fantastic. Thanks for the video.
I can't wait to browse her designs! It was so nice for her to make the Forage bag free. I know it takes a lot of time and effort to develop a quality pattern! Happy New Year, 💕Lisa
Awesome video.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰 Lisa
Beautiful gifts!! Love everything especially the cute animal bags!! ❤❤
Thank you for commenting! 🤗 Happy sewing, 💕Lisa
@@thesouthernseamstress Thank you!!
Just found your channel and really enjoyed this video. We are Jewish so do not keep Christmas but I love to sew gifts for birthdays and other milestones. You've given me lots of ideas. Thank you
Thank you so much! Glad you liked the video! Happy Sewing, 💕Lisa
Love your video! I made 43 bowel cozies for Christmas! Sold 16 and made the rest for my family!
Wow, you were busy! 😃 I'm sure they loved them. How much does a bowl cozy sell for? Thanks for watching and commenting! 🩷Lisa
Very Nice
Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy New Year!🥰
Cute
Thanks so much! Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
I just found you. I'll have to go view your other bags.
Thanks for watching! 💕 Happy New Year!☃️💥🥰 Lisa
Thank you
Thank you for watching and commenting! Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
Those pillow cases are huge.
They actually fit our queen pillows quite well. I measured the last pillowcases that I bought and they are 32” long and 42” around. The ones I made are 32” long and about 40.5” around. If the measurements I gave are too big for your pillows, just shorten the length of the main body piece of the case and make it narrower. You could also shorten the cuff section a little. Thanks for watching! 💕Lisa
New subscriber here. Thanks for this. Now to catch up on your other videos.
Thanks for the sub and for watching! Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
Wow I just want to learn how thank you.
You can do it! Choosing patterns that have video tutorials that go along with them, always helps! Happy sewing! 💕Lisa
Thanks for your help
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Thanks for watching! Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
Practical thing to do; look for free patterns. I do that as well.
Yes, I love free patterns, especially for items you might only make once! Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
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Thanks for watching! Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
Hi Lisa. I wish I could say. I am completely well, but I am not. I wish I had the energy to sew, but I just don't have the umph right now. Hopefully, this illness will go away quickly. I enjoyed watching your video. Your bowl cozies are beautiful. I did not know you can order fabric from walmart online😅😅😅
Hi Zelda, I hope you are feeling better soon. I will keep you in my prayers. I also ordered the Wrap N Zap from Walmart online. It was cheaper than from Joanns. Thanks for watching & commenting! I hope your new year will be healthier than 2023!💕 Lisa
Nice. I noticed that with Spoonflower you can kinda choose the type of fabric you want and the pattern, which is nice for those who make these items to sell. But, boy is it so much pricier than the already expensive designer cotton fabrics. Couldn't do that and make them affordable. Not for my area. Loved your video!
Yes, they are a little on the pricy side. They have their fabrics on sale a lot and I always wait for a sale to order. They usually put their fabric by the yard 20-30% off and they'll run their fat quarters on a separate sale for 40-50% off. I used one of their "fill a yard" templates when I ordered the denim so that I could get a half yard of each print instead of a whole yard. Do you sell some of the items that you make? If so, what kind of items do you make? Happy New Year, 💕Lisa
The small bowl cozy’s can be used for ice cream bowls
That makes sense! Thanks for sharing! 🥰
I love your videos! May I ask the paint brand and color of your walls and framing pieces? I need to refresh my studio! Thank you for giving to all of us!
Thank you so much! Both colors are by Sherwin Williams. The trim is Pure White SW 7005 and the walls are called Quietude SW 6212. My laundry room is next to my office/sewing room and it is also painted with Quietude. My rooms have been this color for 7 years and I still love it just as much. It's my calm and creative space! I believe Lowe's will also color match any Sherwin Williams color. Have a very happy and creative New Year! 💕Lisa
Hi. Loved your video. Great gifts. Could you post the link on where you found the directions on your microwave bowl cozies? Thanks!!
Thanks so much! Here's a link to the printable care tags for the bowl cozies. I think you need to subscribe to The Birch Cottage (just name and email) and then she will email you a link to the tags. Happy sewing! 💕Lisa
www.thebirchcottage.com/6-printable-microwave-safe-bowl-cozy-care-tags/
Thank you for video. Question on the bowl cozy. I would like to practice my quilting on this cozy do I quilt the outside separately and quilt the inside separately or just the outside
Thanks for watching and commenting! The outside and inside fabrics are both quilted separately to a layer of batting and then they are sewn together. Happy sewing, 💕Lisa
LOVE the video! I would like to know the maker of the fabrics you used for the pillowcase...I may have missed it if you mentioned it. Thanks~
Thanks so much! The cotton lawn fabrics were from Spoonflower and the designer was Studioxtine. Here's a link: www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/8387894?fabric=cotton_lawn_apparel&size=YARD
Love everything you made. Did you prewash any of the fabric?
Thank you and yes, I washed and dried everything first except for the batting. Happy New Year! 💕 Lisa
I love the blouse you are wearing. Did you make it?
Thank you! No, I ordered it from J.Jill . I do love it and wish I had a pattern like it. Happy New Year! 💕Lisa
I know a pattern that is the same it’s the atelier Jupe Frida blouse.
I know a pattern that is the same it’s the atelier Jupe Frida blouse.
Thanks for letting me know. Atelier Jupe has some very lovely blouse patterns. I have the Olivia blouse pattern and plan to make it this spring. I may have to get the Frida one too! 🥰 Happy Sewing!
Question At 9:23 in video re: spoonflower fabric. What fabric 'level/type ' did you order for the pillow cases. I've recently ordered from spoonflower but went with the least expensive. What did you order as pillow cases would need to be comfortable.
Ha! You actually answered this on the video 🙂 Cotton Lawn. Thank you so much for including that detail!!!!🌞
You’re welcome! I love their cotton lawn. It’s light weight with a tight weave giving it a crisp, slightly silky feel. Plus I do think it comes out of the dryer better than some quilters cotton or cotton poplin. It does iron well if you want an even smoother look. Thanks for watching! 🥰 Lisa
Do u use only 1 layer of batting in cozies
I use two layers. Each of the outer fabrics have a layer of batting attached to them and then those layers are stitched together. Happy sewing! 💕 Lisa
casserole dish from birch cottage...where do I find this?
These links should take you to the pattern and the video tutorial:
www.thebirchcottage.com/sew-casserole-dish-cozy/
th-cam.com/video/EbSLTWY6-qQ/w-d-xo.html
You are so sweet
Thank you so much! Hope you have a healthy new year, filled with lots of fun sewing! 💕Lisa