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#113: More Sustainable Gifts to Make & Buy

#113: More Sustainable Gifts to Make & Buy

FromCheck Your Thread


#113: More Sustainable Gifts to Make & Buy

FromCheck Your Thread

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Released:
Nov 20, 2023
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Podcast episode

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If you’re looking for ideas for quick and cheap sewing projects that make great gifts then this is the episode for you. And if there is a maker in your life that you’d like to buy something special for, or people are asking for gift ideas that they can get for YOU, Grace from Beyond Measure talks me through some of the beautiful and useful items she sells that might fit the bill. 



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Gifts for makers:



Tool roll tutorial by The Book Hut.



Stowe Bag pattern by Grainline Studio.





Image source: Grainline Studio



Simple Accessories & Clothing Gifts:



Sorrento Bucket Hat pattern by Elbe Textiles. 





Image source: Elbe Textiles



Sandcastle Bucket Hat pattern by Waves & Wild. 



Reversible Bucket Hat pattern by Oliver + S. 



The Orton Bag pattern by Merchant & Mills. (In the episode I have said this is one is free however, it is now a paid-for pattern). 



The byTilly shopper bag pattern from byGraziela Fabrics.





Image source: byGraziela Fabrics



Scrunchie tutorial by Melly Sews.  



Mittens pattern made by using wool knitwear by fibreandtwigs on Etsy. 



Mandy Boat Tee pattern by Tessuti. Read my review of this pattern. 



Luna Tank pattern by Helen’s Closet. 



Dominique Skirt pattern by Tilly and the Buttons. 



Lightweight summer face mask tutorial by Sophie Passmore. 



Homeware Gifts: 



Apron pattern by Tessuti.



Workaday Apron pattern by Merchant & Mills HERE.



Oven Mitt pattern by Bombazine. Read my review of this pattern. Please note that this pattern for previously free, but is now a low-cost paid for pattern. 





Fabric Bowl Cover tutorial by Hearth and Vine. Read my review of this tutorial.



Gifts for Kids:



40 Free Sewing Patterns for Gifts for Kids blog post.





My Favourite Free Children’s Sewing Patterns blog post.



Batman Costume tutorial by Fleece Fun.



Pom Pom Tutu Skirt tutorial by Brit + Co. 



Princess Dress Up Apron pattern by It’s Always Autumn. 





Image source: It’s Always Autumn



Easy Apron pattern by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom. 



Oven Mitt pattern by Made for Mermaids. 



Gift Wrapping:



Furoshiki Wrapping Cloths tutorial by Wellness Mama. 



At Beyond Measure:



Listen to Ep. #59: Tools for Life with Grace Whowell



Sarah Young animal and people printed tea towels. 



Daruma Yokota Sashiko threads





Image source: Beyond Measure



Daruma Yokota variegated Sashiko Threads



Daruma Yokota Sashiko Sampler Cloth pre-printed with different patterns





Image source: Beyond Measure



Daruma Yokota Sashiko Cloth



Hiroshima Cellulose-head Tulip Pins 





Image source: Beyond Measure



Cohana Wooden Star Head Pins 



Cohana Mini Masu Pincushion





Image source: Beyond Measure



Cohana Silk Braided Mini Snips



Cohana Cast Iron Pattern Weights



Cohana Awaji Kawara Magnetic Needle Rest with Polisher





Image source: Beyond Measure



Dropcloth Sampler designed by Rebecca Ringquist



Hand Sewing Clothing book by Louisa Owen Sonstroem



Listen to Ep. #15: Hand Stitching Clothes with Louisa Owen Sonstroem



100 Acts of Sewing Shirt No. 1 by Sonya Philip 



Awls made in Japan 





Image source: Beyond Measure



Wooden Stitch Rippers 



Tracing Wheels 



Linouiio yarn made in Yorkshire
Released:
Nov 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hello! Welcome to Check Your Thread, a podcast about sewing more sustainably. Each episode we enjoy nerding out about sewing, whilst picking up ideas and useful tips for how to reduce our impact on the environment. My aim is always to approach topics with a sense of curiosity and fun, and hope to leave our listeners feeling inspired by the end of each episode. Examples of topics that we cover include sourcing second hand textiles, zero waste sewing patterns, mending, upcycling, scrap-busting and alternative and surprising sources for fabric. If there are any topics you’d like CYT to cover, anyone you’d like me to get on the podcast to chat to or you’d just like to say hi, please email me at zoe@checkyourthread.com or message me via Instagram @checkyourthread.