HANDMADE SEWING GIFT IDEAS + A CRAFTY BOOK RECOMMENDATION!

[@marjoriecheadle6052]

What a nice video. You are so easy to listen to. Great ideas. Thank you.

[@patricevanvleet2281]

Enjoyed your gift making ideas & asking a friend if they’d like help with a craft or something they’ve been wanting to make but didn’t get around to it is a grand idea! Thanks for the tips 👍 you mentioned an Advent Calendar swap…what a grand idea! I made several Advent Calendars this year for several of my best girl friends… they loved them.

[@prympammi]

First time here and I enjoyed it very much 💗 and I LOVE the cat fabric 💗💗

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

I love your attitude. I don't make Christmas gifts every year 😊

[@the_sewing_bear_27]

I have clicked off at the point you told me, too. I look forward to watching the weekend after Christmas 😅🎉

[@RomySews]

@@the_sewing_bear_27 haha don’t want the surprise being spoiled!

[@blairseibert1778]

I loved all your gifts. I really appreciate the idea of asking a gift recipient if they have anything they'd like sewn or repaired!

[@deborahmurthwaite6704]

I think your nephew will be the next Steven King! They're great

[@gennyburns5869]

Thanks... I really enjoyed your ideas.

[@angelalysandrou4830]

What a lovely idea to finish someone’s project

[@donnacieslik213]

Hello Romy, lovely vlog with some different ideas for gifts. I have read the book Sew on the go. It is a lovely read and so interesting how she finds all these different camping sites, (I borrowed it from my local library). See you soon. Happy sewing 🧵

[@natalieslayton1676]

I was so excited to see a new video from you!! Thank you so much for all these ideas, Romy, they are wonderful! I’ve been struggling to think of a smaller present for my mom and the bookmarks will be perfect. Love from Western North Carolina! ❤

[@RomySews]

@@natalieslayton1676 that’s really kind of you to say, thank you! Hope your mum enjoys the bookmarks ☺️

[@gloriannburick1837]

Hope your family is well after the disaster.

[@alisonkirk5720]

Love all your ideas Romy, they are great! Adore your ‘monsters’ that’s a super idea for making them come alive. I must make some bookmarks as they are so handy and very useful. I have that book as my maiden name was Baxter and my aunt had the same name but she was known as Mae. I felt it would be interesting to read about another person with the same name. I felt very envious that she just took to the road and crafted her way around Europe! Break downs and finding places to stop that were safe was challenging at times too ! Anyway I enjoyed your gifts and need to get on with the long list 😂 I look forward to your next vlog already ❤

[@RomySews]

@@alisonkirk5720 yes I enjoyed reading about all the challenges of travelling though I’d be so nervous to do it!

[@carolwebb9948]

Great, original ideas. Thank you for sharing. I particularly enjoyed seeing your monster creations, I expect your nephew is spurred on to draw more because of your efforts. They are a very thoughtful gift.

[@RomySews]

@@carolwebb9948 I do wonder how long his interest in me making things will last but I’m happy to be able to do it for him at the moment!

[@RobynsLoveofSewing]

Hi Romy, Great gift ideas! I love the felt monsters you made from your nephew’s drawings! I want to do that with my grandchildren’s drawings one day!😊 I love the fabric card idea too! Your felt Christmas Ornaments are beautiful!!!😍 Merry Christmas!🎄 Robyn🩷🌸

[@sarahinglis1791]

Hi Romy, thank you for a great video with some different gift ideas. I think the monsters you have made for your nephew are fantastic.

[@lindsaym8546]

Some lovely gift ideas, thank you 😊 The monsters are brilliant!

[@sewjulia]

I love the felt monsters! So thoughtful to turn the drawings into toys!

[@roshnikanabar]

I really enjoyed this video! Ive ordered the book second hand off ebay! I love your idea for the cards I have been wondering what to do with my huge box of scraps and I think making birthday cards is a great idea!! Im also blown away by how amazing the felt monsters are that you made for your nephew, they are fantastic!! Cannot wait for your next video!

[@RomySews]

@@roshnikanabar thank you 🥰 hope you enjoy the book! X

[@sarahmiddle5028]

Lovely makes Romy. I have the needle case and like you, took part in the swap. Must get round to making another. And thanks for the book recommendation, just picked up a copy from Oxfam

[@RomySews]

@@sarahmiddle5028 they’re really handy aren’t they? Enjoy the book!

[@kpcntry]

Offering to finish a project for someone is a great idea. So is just asking if there's something that they want or need for you to sew.

[@judib7556]

Hi Romy loves your handmade gift ideas. I was very interested in the handmade swap you are taking part in. Who is the swap run by?

[@RomySews]

@@judib7556 thanks! It was started by Sam @sequingirlie, she did a shout out on Instagram a couple of months ago 😊

[@marciakistner8977]

Hello, lovely ideas! I like the fabric cards. However, I don't have a serger/overlocker machine. Is there another way to finish the edges?

[@harryburkett7754]

Might try zigzag stitch.

[@RomySews]

@@marciakistner8977 yes I’m sure a zigzag stitch would work, or some domestic machines have an overlock stitch. You could also try stitching a line around the edge then using pinking shears to finish the edges :)

[@marciakistner8977]

Thank you for the great ideas!!

[@candyvaline6116]

Did you find a site that shows how to make fabric cards?

[@RomySews]

@@candyvaline6116 no I just saw some cards in a shop that had been made in the same way so winged it 😊