DIY Gift Tutorials for the Beginner Sewist

If you're like me, then you've got a pile of gifts to make before Christmas and not much time to waste, so let's cut to the chase and get started already!

Here are some of my favorite tutorials for sewing projects for beginner sewers. You're going to love these! Just click on the name to find a great tutorial!

1. The Lined Zipper Pouch by Dana : My favorite project to make for gifts this year has been this zipper pouch! The video is a must watch. She does an EXCELLENT job explaining each step and they turn out great!! Use them for anything you'd like! Fill them with candy, small knick knacks, nail polish... you get the point.

2. Business Card Holder by the Crafty Cupboard : Though the zipper pouch can be gifted to anyone (let your fabric imagination run wild), I decided to go for some super duper easy business card holders for the guys! (I even made mine super simple by omitting the batting and button!)

3. Dish-Drying Mat by Sewplicity : Do you have any extra towels laying around? A dish-drying mat would be a wonderful gift!

4. Burp Cloth by Make it Cozee : If these all seem a little too complicated (and you have a new mama to gift to), try this super duper easy and cute burp cloth tutorial!

5. The One Hour Basket by Hearts and Bees : This is a really fun project to do! My first few times took a little over an hour, but it really is that quick once you get the hang of it! It is a great way to pack up a gift basket!

Now it's time to get back to sewing! 

What are YOUR favorite gifts to sew?? I would LOVE to see more great tutorials out there! Ready, set, SHARE!!