There are only three days left until March 19! And to turn the day into something truly special, we’re bringing you this Father’s Day sewing special. There are many things you can give a dad, but no matter how old you are or what his tastes may be, the best gift is always one you’ve made yourself with all the love in the world. Just like when you were little and made crafts for him at school.
If you thought all our tutorials were for children or women and you’re still drawing a blank, not knowing what to give him; or if you’ve already bought him a gift but it seems too impersonal, you’re sure to find something in this little list that saves the day. We’ve also selected some fabrics from the store that we think are perfect for these projects. Shall we get started?
4 Father’s Day sewing ideas
1. Boxer briefs
Last week, we also dedicated our premium Lulu Ferris tutorial to dads everywhere with a pair of boxer briefs that are comfortable, easy to make, and lots of fun. By making them yourself, you turn a recurring and not particularly exciting gift into something original and fun that will bring a smile to his face. Plus, you can’t deny that, besides being useful, they’re really cool. This Father’s Day sewing special wouldn’t be the same without them: find the tutorial for these boxer briefs here.
2. Glasses case
This is also one of our newest tutorials, and in this case it’s unisex. The great thing about this case is that we used Kraft-Tex as the base material: as you probably know, this material imitates leather and has a lovely light brown color. Plus, it can be painted, engraved, sewn, washed… You can read about all the properties of Kraft-Tex in this post. That means you can personalize your gift completely, whether by sewing, drawing, or whatever you think he’ll like best. Visit the glasses case tutorial here.
3. Phone case
Is your father the kind of person who carries his phone in his pocket, rubbing against his keys, with a screen full of scratches? The kind who thinks cases are too bulky and that putting one on makes it look as though he’s carrying a brick in his pants pocket instead of a phone? Then this fabric phone case will be perfect for him: lightweight, thin, and taking up minimal space. Since it’s 100% customizable, you can give it the perfect look simply by choosing the right fabrics. You’ll find this very simple phone case tutorial on our YouTube channel.
4. Toiletry bag
Another basic that seemed perfect to include in this Father’s Day sewing special. Even if your dad isn’t the kind of person who uses a toiletry bag at home and keeps all his things scattered across the bathroom counter, he’ll benefit from discovering the wonderful invention that is the toiletry bag and he’ll appreciate it immensely when he goes away for the weekend. Depending on what he’s like, one type or another will suit him. If he’s the kind who only takes a toothbrush, toothpaste, and a comb at most, a pouch-style toiletry bag will work well. If he likes things simple but needs a little more space, and you also want to add some extra spill protection, we recommend the laminated toiletry bag with Lamifix. And if he takes care of himself and likes to keep everything well organized, we recommend the toiletry bag with an exterior pocket and flap.
We recommend these fabrics…
For a more understated or more playful touch, more discreet or more eye-catching, these are the fabrics that seemed perfect to us:
- Lineal negro: for the classics.
- Follow me moonlight: fresh, soft, and full of style.
- Mapamundi: for those with an adventurous spirit.
- Colección Offshore: for lovers of the sea, the beach, and all things nautical.
- XO amarilla: we loved this as an idea for the boxer briefs.
- Gold X: modern and stylish, without drawing too much attention.
- Play Ball Gris: for the child within.
- Miniments Unpolished: original, different, and very current.