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This page contains a list of sewing ideas that are gifts or items for all occasions. Many of these ideas are included in the book Cut Sew 'n' Go while others are available from the website as additional projects. Feel free to contact us with your own ideas to be added to this page.

Category Idea Cut Sew n Go Book Project Comment
Adult gift Bodice towel topper   Yes Ideal for kitchen or bathroom
Book mark   Yes Quick and easy to make
Bunting Celebration bunting page 59   See also variations page 61
Gift bag Lingerie drawstring bag page 19   See an example in our Customer Showcase
Hand towel Hand towel page 43   See an example in our Customer Showcase
Note book   Yes Use theme fabric that suits
Placemat Placemat page 48   See an example in our Customer Showcase
Potpourri sachet Potpourri sachet page 8   Fill with fragrant bathsalts
Set of drink coasters Coasters page 51   See also variations page 52
Tissue holder   Yes Tuck in a tissue pack
Toe wiper Toe wiper page 15   See an example in our Free Designs
Vanity set Vanity case page 11   Match set draw string bag, potpourri sachet, book mark
Water bottle carrier   Yes Quick and easy to make
Baby Baby bib Baby bib page 16 - 18   See an example in our Customer Showcase
Baby clothes set     Coming soon
Bib with rib   Yes Great for messy babies
Bodice towel topper   Yes Use appropriate colour to suit
Bunting Celebration bunting page 59   Use gingham in appropriate colour
Change mat     Coming soon
Nappy bag Half Jeans Dizzie Lizzie page 29   See  variations page 31
Nappy pin holder Needle holder page 22   Add nappy pins and use baby fabric
Nappy/diaper stacker     Coming soon
Note book   Yes Cover a photo album
Octopus toy    Yes Published in the Australian edition of Machine Embroidery & Textile Art Vol 15 No 9 June 2009.
See an example in our Free Designs
Talcum powder bag Potpourri sachet page 8   Make to fit baby talcum powder
Towel Hand towel page 43   Add baby's name; a washer and larger towel
Utility set Vanity case page 11   Line with iron on waterproof
Vanity case Vanity case page 11   Line with iron on waterproof
Christmas Adult Apron Apron page 53   Christmas theme fabric or appliqué
Baby bib Baby bib page 16   Use Christmas theme colours and braid
Bodice towel topper   Yes Embellish using Christmas colours
Bon bons     Coming soon
Bunting Celebration bunting page 59   Use Christmas theme colours or letters
Celebration basket Gift basket page 63   See also variations page 73
Christmas bag Shopaholic bag variation page 32   See an example in our Customer Showcase
Christmas pudding     Coming soon
Christmas tree    Yes Perfect for a small space
Gift bag Potpourri sachet variation   Use Christmas theme colours or letters
Ginger bread house     Coming soon
Hanger Placemat page 48   See an example in our Free Designs
Hand towel Hand towel page 43   Christmas theme fabric or appliqué
Silent Night Bag Mesh bag variation Yes See an example in our Customer Showcase
Set of drink coasters Coasters page 51   Christmas theme fabric or appliqué
Stockings Mini Christmas Stocking page 70   Fill with tiny treats
Easter Celebration basket Gift basket page 63   See an example in our Customer Showcase
Gift bag Potpourri sachet variation   Use Easter theme trim
Placemat Placemat page 48   See an example in our Free Designs
Set of drink coasters Coasters page 51   Try Easter theme- eggs
Table cloth and napkins Tablecloth and napkins page 45   Use Easter theme appliqué
Towel Hand towel page 43   Use Easter theme appliqué
Girl gift Book mark   Yes Quick and easy to make
Chenille vest Chenille technique page 85 - 87   See an example in our Customer Showcase
Elegant bag The reticule page 66   Very suitable for flower girl
Hand towel Hand towel page 43   Appliqué fairy or other favourite
Library bag Lingerie drawstring bag page 19   See variations page 21
Note book   Yes Cover a diary
Pencil case Vanity case page 11   See variations page 13
Placemat Placemat page 48   Use favourite colour or theme print
Table cloth and napkins Table cloth and napkins   Suitable for a teddy bears picnic
Tote bag Choose any from page 25-41   Use suitable theme embellishments
Vanity set Vanity case page 11   Add hair scrunchies, ribbons or knick knacks
Water bottle carrier   Yes Use suitable theme embellishments
Halloween Baby bib Baby bib page 16   Use Halloween theme fabric
Basket Gift Basket page 63   Use Halloween fabric and add handles
Bunting Celebration bunting page 59   Use black and orange fabric
Cape     Coming soon
Pumpkin     Coming soon
Table runner Placemat page 48   Use Halloween theme fabric
Tablecloth Tablecloth and napkins   Use Halloween theme fabric
Tote bag Pocket pouch page 27    
Towel Hand towel page 43   Use Halloween theme fabric
Mother's Day Hanger Placemat page 48   See an example in our Free Designs
Needle holder Needle holder page 22   See an example in our Free Designs
Placemat Placemat page 48   See an example in our Free Designs
New home Bunting Celebration bunting page 59   See variations page 61
Gift bag Potpourri Sachet variation   See page 10
Herb sachets Potpourri sachet page 8   See variations page 10
Set of drink coasters Coasters page 51   See also variations page 52
Table runner Placemat variation page 50   See an example in our Customer Showcase
Tablecloth Tablecloth and napkins   See variations page 47
Towel Hand towel page 43   See variations page 44
Street Stall Adult apron Apron page 53   See also variations page 56 - including children size
Baby bib Baby bib page 16   See also variations page 18
Bodice towel topper   Yes Embellish in different ways
Book mark   Yes Quick and easy to make
Gift bag Potpourri sachet variation page 8   Quick and easy to make
Hand towel Hand towel page 43   See also variations page 44
Note book   Yes Cover a small notebook
Placemat set of 2 Placemat page 48   See also variations page 50
Plastic bag tidy   Yes Quick and easy to make
Potpourri sachet Potpourri sachet page 8   See also variations page 10
Set of drink coasters Coasters page 51   See also variations page 52
Tissue holder   Yes Tuck in a tissue pack
Toe wiper Toe wiper page 15   See an example in our Free Designs
Tote bag Choose any from page 25-41   Very economical to make from recycled jeans
Vanity case Vanity case page 11   See also variations page 13
Water bottle carrier   Yes Quick and easy to make
Teenage gift Bunting Celebration bunting page 59   Use music or other suitable theme fabric
Graduation cap and gown   Yes Suitable for a small teddy bear
Graduation purse The reticule page 66   Sew in colours to match graduation
Hand towel Hand towel page 43   Use bright colours or sports theme
Note book   Yes Cover a photo album in funky fabric
Pencil case Vanity case page 11   See an example in our Customer Showcase
Placemat Placemat page 48   Use music or other suitable theme fabric
Tote bag Choose any from page 25-41   Use suitable theme embellishments
Vanity set Vanity case page 11   Add makeup, shaving bits or hair ribbons
Travel Bunting Celebration bunting page 59   See also variations page 61
Cuppa Carrier   Yes Fill with favourite tea or coffee sachets
Lingerie bag Lingerie drawstring bag page 19   See also variations page 21
Mesh Bag   Yes Very light, durable and easy to roll up
Note book   Yes Use theme fabric with maps
Sewing kit Needle holder page 22   Add safety pins, thread, needle
Shoe bag Lingerie drawstring bag page 19    
Shoulder purse Pocket pouch page 27   See also variations page 28
Tissue Holder   Yes Tuck in a tissue pack
Tote bag Half Jeans Dizzie Lizzie page 29   See also variations page 31
Tote bag Choose any from page 25-41   Add Aussie flag or animal appliqué
Travel set Lingerie drawstring bag page 19   Lingerie bag, shoe bag, potpourri sachet and variations
Water bottle carrier   Yes Quick and easy to make
Valentine's Day Hanger Placemat page 48   See an example in our Free Designs
       

 


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