Homemade gift ideas for Father’s Day – 12 super easy projects!

Homemade gifts are perfect for someone who’s got everything or is impossible to shop for. A useful, thoughtful, handmade present shows that you’re thinking of them.  And these projects are perfect for practicing your sewing skills too – very beginner friendly!

 

If you’re looking for homemade gift ideas for Father’s day, I’ve got 12 easy projects.  Let’s get making!

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  1. A handkerchief.  This is super easy and fast to sew.  You can make a hankie in any size.  I made one that’s about 17” x 17” from a scrap of fabric, but you could make it way smaller – down to 10” x 10”.  You can sew one of these up using a serger for the edges or a zig zag stitch on a regular machine.  Or do a rolled hem stitch on your machine if you know how to do that, or a rolled hem stitch by hand – both are really nice ways to finish the edges.  

 

2. A bandana comes together just like a handkerchief but it’s larger, about 22” x 22”.  Find a fabric that your dad would like at your local fabric store. Sew the edges with a serger, or zig zag stitch, or do a rolled hem on your machine or by hand.

 

3. A bookmark is another simple project that you can sew up with scraps of fabric.  I made one that’s about 2” x 6” with a little ribbon at the top. Here’s how:

    1. Start with 2 pieces of fabric & some batting or interfacing (optional) that all measure about 3” x 7”. You can add a little ribbon or fabric tie to the end if you like. Place the fabric with right sides together & put the batting on the back. Pin the ribbon so that it’s pointed down in between the two layers of fabric at the top of the bookmark.
    2. Using a ⅜” seam allowance, stitch around the bookmark, making sure to leave an opening of about 3 inches on one long side so you can turn it right side out.  Trim the corners and any major bulk on the sides of the seam after stitching.
    3. Turn it right side out, poke out the corners, press the opening closed, & top stitch all around all 4 sides.  Ta-da!

 

4. A snack or sandwich bag for him to tote his lunch is handy.  I’ve got tutorials for these on YouTube & on my blog if you want to watch and or read how to do that.

 

5. If the dad in your life is a big bread baker, a homemade bread bag is a great idea. I’ve got a video for that right here.

 

6. A coaster is a nice easy project.  These are about 5” x 5” with some light cotton batting inside.  They were sewn up just like sewing up a bookmark, but without the tassel.

    1. Start with two pieces & fabric and batting that measure 6” x 6”. Place the fabric with right sides together & put the batting on the back.
    2. Using a ⅜” seam allowance, stitch around the coaster, making sure to leave an opening of about 3 inches on one side so you can turn it right sides out.  Trim the corners and any major bulk on the sides of the seam after stitching.
    3. Turn it right side out, poke out the corners, press the opening closed, & top stitch all around all 4 sides.

 

7. A cozy is another nice gift.  This one fits around a coffee cup or a 12oz can to keep his hands warm or cool.  I’ve got a free pattern below so snag it if you want it!

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8. Cord keeper is another nice gift.  The pdf pattern below includes the cord keeper & cozy so get that below.

 

These last few more projects are a little more complicated but still very beginner friendly:

  1. A lunch bag. There are tons of tutorials online for making a lunch bag. And you probably know exactly the size the dad in your life would find useful – large, smaller, square bottom, rectangular bottom. Use your insider intel to find a design just for him.  You could make one with a zipper, or a super minimalist lunch sack design that just folds down like a brown paper sack.

 

  1. A face mask.  These are here to stay for a while! I’ve got a video tutorial & a blog post on how to sew one. Pick out some fabric that your dad likes and get going.  I’ve also got a kit for sale in the shop to make your own.

 

  1. A zipper pouch. There are tons of uses for a simple zipper pouch – bike tools, toiletries, art supplies, and more.  I’ve got a tutorial on how to make a zipper pouch right here. And I’ve got a kit in the shop to make one.

 

  1. Boxer shorts! I did this one year and it was way easier than I thought it’d be. There are free patterns online but I actually used an old pair of his boxer shorts to create a new pattern for him. I just traced the boxers onto paper and then cut out the new shapes to create the pattern.  They turned out great and are still holding up. It doesn’t take a ton of fabric.  Just a little patience. And some wide elastic.

 

So there you have it!  12 easy homemade gift ideas for Father’s Day. I hope this gets your creative juices flowing!  Do you have any ideas to add?  I’d love to hear in the comments below!

 

Thanks for reading!

Liz @ No Trace

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