What handmade accessories should you give for Mother’s Day?
Short of ideas for Mother’s Day, which this year takes place on Sunday May 25? Why not offer a pretty hand-sewn bag or wallet?
We’ve put together a selection of useful and quick-to-assemble accessories to spoil your mom.
A fanny pack
There’s no age limit to the fanny pack trend! Extremely practical and lightweight, it keeps everything close at hand: keys, wallet, sunglasses…
The choice of fabric can completely change its appearance, so you’ll need to adapt it to the tastes of the person you’re giving it to. If you want an elegant result, you can choose corduroy, tarpaulin, suede… And for a more casual look, denim, printed cotton, quilted… Don’t hesitate to look for inspiration in upholstery fabrics, which are thick and perfectly suited to a bag. Especially if you decide not to double up!
As for patterns, if you’re just starting out, or if you’re looking for a very easy-to-assemble model that won’t take you long to assemble at your sewing machine, opt for Simplo.
If you prefer a fanny pack with several pockets and contrasting piping, you can sew the Amaya model by Loumajinne Créations.
Accessories for a reader
Does your mother love to read? You can sew accessories to make this activity even more enjoyable for her!
Miss Cactus has designed a book protector which, as its name suggests, allows you to carry your book everywhere without damaging it. But also to hold it open at the right page, thanks to its side elastics. Perfect for those who like to knit while reading!
You can match this gift with a book stand. This allows you to keep the book tilted in front of you without having to hold it.
Both projects are pretty simple to make, and offer plenty of scope for personalization. You can sew them in your mom’s favorite color or pattern. And add a little embroidery, or combine several colors…
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A classic, elegant bag
If your mother is more the classic type, you can sew her the Miss Cactus tote bag. It stands out from the crowd with its large contrasting bow. An original touch that lets you play with materials and colors. You can choose to sew it in printed fabric, velvet, faux leather…
To make the bag, you’ll need coated cotton, jacquard or suede. The important thing is to have a fabric thick enough to hold the bag securely, and strong enough to withstand daily use.
If you want to please your mother, you can also use the same pattern to sew a small matching pouch to carry her make-up, keys, cell phone…
A small bag for everyday essentials
If your mother likes to travel light and take the bare essentials with her, you can sew her a little bag in a pretty print or color she’ll love.
Here again, choose a thick cotton, upholstery fabric, velvet, fleece, textured fabric, imitation leather, suede…
Atelier Adriette’s Darla pattern is a small bag that can be worn over the shoulder and features a piping outline, a front pocket that closes with a snap fastener…
Our Sérac half-moon bag is the perfect choice if you’re just starting out. A very simple pattern for a very original and trendy accessory.
Bathroom accessories
For a flirtatious mother, you can make pretty bathroom accessories in no time at all. For example, you can use fabric scraps or buy special coupons for the occasion.
If she travels or likes to keep all her cosmetics neat and tidy, sew the Patronnes vanity using a beautiful quilted, cotton or coated fabric. This model is finished with piping all around the bag.
If you’ve got the time and inclination to fill it, you can make Miss Cactus’ two-sided wipes. They can be used for both make-up removal and daily cleansing.
What about you? Are you in the habit of giving handmade gifts to your loved ones? What are you planning to give for Mother’s Day?
