Twelve Christmas Present Ideas For Dressmakers
Sewing Inspired Christmas Gift Ideas for Dressmakers and Needleworkers
Just what do you buy a dressmaker or a needleworker for Christmas? Well, I’ve been thinking about what I would like for Christmas! So I’ve made Mr ToGather a list! And then I thought I’d share it as a little inspiration.
All of the following have caught my eye throughout the year, and several come from small suppliers and creatives in the UK. At the time of writing, we’re still in the midst of postal strikes, but these all offer another method of delivery ( and if you’re quick, before Christmas).
So pour yourself your favourite tipple, whether that’s a seasonal mulled wine or a warming hot cup of tea, and enjoy browsing a few things on my wish list this year.
A Dressmakers Christmas Wish List
Fine Work Gold Scissors
Small, sharp scissors perfect for snipping threads.
The Embroidered Closet - Alexandra Stratkotter
A gorgeous book about how to embroider clothes. This is on my wish list too ( Mr Togather take note!)
Bound Sewing Notebook
Every time you make something there’s often a point when you think that if you did this again you would do it differently! And then you forget! Here’s a book for writing down ideas and things that come to mind when you’re busy sewing.
Magnetic Ceramic Spool
Keeps safe any pins and needles that you have to hand, and very cute too!
Patchwork Print Apple Pin Cushion
A pretty and practical sewing room essential.
One Of A Kind Labels
A label to stitch into your sewing projects - every garment you make is “one of a kind.”
Bohin Mechanical Chalk Pencil
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Thorpe Print Measuring Tape
A beautiful tape measure in a Liberty print case.
Miss Dior - Justine Picardie
This is a great read, which juxtaposes the beauty of the House of Dior, with the wartime courage of Christian’s sister Catherine, the original Miss Dior.
Elementary Sewing Skills
A pocketbook, packed full of useful sewing techniques with crystal clear instructions, sequenced illustrations and beautiful photography.
Gift certificates are beautifully wrapped in a presentation box, tied with pretty ribbons and can be used for any of my courses, workshops or tuition.
🎄And because Christmas means chocolate!✨🍫
Chocolate Sewing Kit
An edible sewing kit handcrafted from the finest Belgian dark and white chocolate
Hopefully if you have someone who is wondering “just what do you buy for the dressmaker in your life?” this list will help point them in the right direction. But most of all, whatever you wish for this Christmas may it be full of joy and happy memories.
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