9 Gifts You Can Batch Sew! And things to gift WITH them.

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LINKS to the videos and pdf patterns in this video:
Oversized hot pad video: • Large Hot Pads for Cas...
Oversized hot pad pattern: www.pincutsewstudio.com/shop/...
Pot holder video: • How to Sew Easy Pot Ho...
Pot holder pattern: www.pincutsewstudio.com/shop/...
Apron video: • How to Sew an Easy Apron
Apron printable tutorial: www.pincutsewstudio.com/shop/...
Mason jar cozies video: • How to Sew Insulated M...
Mason jar cozy pattern: www.pincutsewstudio.com/shop/...
Coffee sleeve video: • Coffee Sleeve Tutorial...
Coffee sleeve pattern: www.pincutsewstudio.com/shop/...
Book sleeves video: • How to Sew Easy Book S...
Book sleeves pattern: www.pincutsewstudio.com/shop/...
Pillow case video: • How to Sew a Pillow Ca...
Pillow case pattern: www.pincutsewstudio.com/shop/...
Tote bag video: • How to Sew a Basic Tot...
Tote bag pattern: www.pincutsewstudio.com/shop/...
Zipper pouch video: • Zipper Pouches! A Begi...
Zipper pouch pattern: www.pincutsewstudio.com/shop/...
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Happy Sewing!
Love, Nikki
Chapters:
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1:25 Gift 1
2:45 Gift 2
3:09 Gift 3
4:31 Gift 4
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7:22 Gift 7
8:48 Gift 8
9:49 Gift 9

[@laurahirsche3673]

I have made Christmas pillow cases for the last 15 years for the grands. Their gift is placed inside and the the case is tied with string. They love them. I love it! No wrapping. Lol

[@debrabutler5750]

Great ideas😊

[@cls96]

Thank you for the gift wrapping idea!!! 💡

[@thecirclesareround]

So genius 😭😭😭😭🤯

[@MuseDesigns]

Oooo I am stealing this for my grands! I just got them this year, what a fun new tradition, thank you so much for sharing!

[@tammibaker]

​@@MuseDesigns I'm also stealing this idea for my grands as well since I have 9!!

[@altl888]

I'm a 'beginner' sewer, but I already batch sew. I make heart pillows in two sizes for cancer patients. I started making them after using them for pain relief, after multiple chest surgeries for breast cancer. They are just a little on the understaffed side, as they need a little more give than what one might usually put in them. The pillow goes under the armpit, between the arm and chest, and REALLY reduces pain after biopsy, lumpectomy, or breast reconstruction surgeries. I've just recently expanded into making them for children's chemo units, too!

[@Lele-rj6ro]

That is awesome ❤

[@oldlady1314]

The heart shaped pillow is also great for a broken arm. (I know firsthand)

[@robinschwartz6977]

Awesome!

[@annas.r.p.5835]

Another item that is good for cancer patients is SEAT BELT PROTECTION PADS ... Used to keep the seat belts off of chemo ports. They are quick and easy .... YY has lots of videos on how to make them.

[@treasuresnownthen]

What size hearts do you make?

[@kyliemaslen5969]

a homemade eye mask would go great with a homemade pillowcase too!

[@user-pr4rt2xw9i]

I love making pillowcases! I would gift a pillowcase to each of my students at the end of the school year with a note to that says " Dreams can come true, so dream big!"

[@PinCutSew]

That is so sweet 😭

[@amberripa9336]

That is a very sweet idea!

[@rachelburgener819]

Awwhhhh🥰 what a blessing! ❤️😀

[@ellheath]

What a great idea! It almost makes me want to unretire.❤

[@pattymatteson8633]

I just batch sewed zipper bags and filled them with "feel better" items like throat drops, chapstick, hand lotion, tea bags, a pair of fuzzy socks, etc.... I volunteer with a moms of preschoolers program and I'm going to give them to the moms in my small group when they are under the weather. I've always thought it would be a nice thing to have on hand instead of trying to put something together every time a need arises. I love your videos! ❤

[@PinCutSew]

Such a sweet idea 💕

[@annep.1905]

I LOVE this idea! So sweet and thoughtful and useful!

[@dmarie1157]

Reversible table runners. Usually a Thanksgiving and Christmas fabric combo. I just use two 15-17" wide by width of different fabrics, place a layer of flannel in between and use the quilt pillowcase method to sew shut.

[@jillmoser4087]

I really like sewing pillow cases. I found a pattern on KZbin for a pillowcase with a hidden zipper pouch. Kids really like to hide their treasures in it!!! I made one for a foster kid, and he really like it. So no matter where he went he could hide stuff inside and none of the other kids would know where he kept his treasures.

[@PinCutSew]

That’s a cute idea!

[@leslieparks6380]

I am currently making 12 mug rugs for my bible study group. We are studying the Fruit of the Spirit and I found fruit of the spirit fabric. I am pairing it with a cute glass coffee cup and a few Lindt Chocolates.

[@andreacody7416]

I iron my pillowcases! Not because I'm a perfectionist, but simply because I love having that crisp feel when I change sheets.

[@mbrech1088]

I iron sheets for the same reason. My friends says I'm crazy, but every time I put on a new sheet, it feels like I'm getting into a wonderful hotel bed. I waited until we were empty nesters to start it, but it makes me feel so pampered . . and he loves it too!

[@MTB_CY21]

Hi, yes, I iron pillowcases. Old habit from growing up in Africa. My mom always told me that there is a fly that lays it's eggs on damp fabrics and ironing kills the hatchlings so they don't hatch and burrow into your flesh. The putsi and tumbu flies.

[@user-wu7sv6hr7v]

Yes to all these great ideas, especially because they are quick and easy - I made a big round "placemat" the same size as our pizza pan to put under it on pizza night and we use it every week - used prequilted fabric from Joann, cut it in a circle and sewed bias binding around the edge and done. The one tip for prequilted fabric I have found of use is to zig-zag the edges to kind of squish it together as it makes it easier to put the bias tape on and sort of seals the stuffing.

[@lisafeldmann9863]

What a great idea! Thank you!❤

[@jesshothersall]

Oh I really like the idea of squishing the edges, thank you very much!

[@user-wu7sv6hr7v]

l learned it from a Fons and Porter quilting magazine article on making handbags with prequilted fabric years ago - it really makes a difference and also keeps some of the stitching from the prequilting from unraveling while you handle the fabric - happy sewing!

[@PellyjellyMom]

The hot pads are not just a placemat because for the hot pad you use a special batting for a hot pad or pot holder. It holds the heat in or could be microwaved if needed unlike regular batting. You ideas are really cute.

[@deecook8230]

I love the feel of ironed pillow cases. My grandmother always ironed her sheets and pillow cases with light starch and her beds were the best.

[@tlsnana9539]

Thank you for these great suggestions! I just batched sewed a few crayon wallets for a friend’s children. I then cut up some card stock, folded it in in half, filled w/ half dozen same-sized pieces of copy paper and sewed down the middle . . . I used long stitches so pages wouldn’t tear out too easily. Put the cute little “drawing” booklets in one side and got some fat dollar store crayons to put in the other side. Sounds and looks complicated but oh so easy. They take them everywhere.

[@PinCutSew]

Such a cute idea!

[@rachelburgener819]

That’s awesome!!! ❤️😀

[@HereatJodstas]

Where did you get the pattern for the crayon wallet? Sounds intriguing

[@carolehamby1639]

Yes, I make pillow cases. And sometimes I embroider them with flowers, butterfly's , and him and here's. Also have made small pillows and cases with a little to put a lost tooth in it to make it easier for the Tooth Fairy. There cute for little ones.

[@carolehamby1639]

Oh, I for got on the pillow case put a small pocket to put the Tooth in.

[@suzannejambon4736]

I made the over-sized hot pad for my sister for Mother's Day. She has since asked for more and totally agrees with your sister, it's the gift she never knew she needed.😅 My daughter is a middle school reading teacher and I used your tutorial for bookmarks to make one for each of her students. I also made her a coffee cup sleeve. She enjoys the iced coffee as well and loves pulling her sleeve out of her purse to dress her cup up.

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Earlier this year, I made an assortment of tea bag wallets to give to ladies at a women's bible study tea. I inserted a tea bag in each of them before giving them away. I passed the box around and let them pick which one they liked. I have a lot left over (I wanted to make sure I had more than enough to choose from) and will pass some out this year for Christmas. Will insert a peppermint or cranberry tea bag this time. Will be making a lot of tissue pouches this year as well.

[@PinCutSew]

Such a cute idea!

[@rachelburgener819]

Such awesome ideas! Iron- as children we were taught starting with Dad’s hankies, then on to pillowcases, then Dad’s work shirts. Momma figured if we hadn’t ruined anything by then; we got to iron the dress clothes and table clothes. Momma also took in ironings(she got pd to iron sheet sets, not just pillowcases). Buy that was a job!!! I’ve always enjoyed ironing, I find it relaxing and satisfying. But as someone else stated with the different fabrics these days not near as much to iron. Anyways… I really look forward to batch sewing as you say. Thank You for your inspiration and encouragement. 🥰❤️😀

[@carolentringer8836]

How sweet to receive holiday aprons from your mom.

[@PinCutSew]

It really was the best gift.

[@brendaroberts4949]

I always iron my pillowcases. I love seeing the bed freshly made with nicely pressed folding creases …and yes, I actually do have a life. Lol.

[@kathleenkumiega1092]

I’m 80 so I’m old fashioned, I iron my pillowcases. I love the crispness of them when I change by bed. Thanks for the great ideas, I’m going to make several pillowcases & also large hot mats.

[@juliaagnes7]

Great ideas. I enjoy your personality and genuine attitude.

[@ourcreativebeehive]

I batch sew burrito pillowcases for children in hospitals. I also batch sew simple 14-inch and 18-inch doll clothes like dresses, shorts with a top, pj's, and a simple sleeping bag. My daughter's and I hit thrift stores and garage sales for dolls. My oldest fixes them up, and then they get a backpack, clothes, shoes, socks, and a hairbrush with accessories. Then under our D.O.L.L. program, they are donated to children in foster care. ❤❤

[@PinCutSew]

That’s so cute!! What a great program!

[@proud2bktsmama]

You could add chapstick holders and tissue cases (like for the travel sized tissues) to your list for next year. Those are pretty quick.

[@ceegee1070]

I iron pillow cases that I've sewn but not pillow cases that I've purchased. I guess it's a labor of love ; D Thank you for these great project ideas! I purchased your Ebook, How To Teach Sewing. I'm only a confident beginner but that maybe something I'm interested in the future. For now I have nieces that I feel I could teach, great ideas in your book and on you blog.

[@kathylewis8571]

I made 3 Christmas pillowcases today! 3 more to go for Christmas!

[@mariecafagna1572]

Thank You! I enjoy your fun personality, makes you feel happy!

[@TeresaADavis]

Great video, Nikki! Thanks so much for all the wonderful ideas!

[@tailorsbox]

Thank you for the ideas!

[@melb9528]

Love the oven mitts and tote bags!

[@MarciaALW]

Great video! I love that these are practical gifts people can really use, while also being super cute.

[@EFergDindrane]

That is the BEST fabric selection. You always have cool fabrics with foxes and mushrooms, and I love it.

[@janem3378]

Did two of your journal covers on Sunday. One with each grandchild. They were so excited picking out the fabric. ❤

[@tammygermonto2113]

I love your tutorials! And videos 😊. So far I’ve made your book sleeve, bookmark and pillowcases. Your instructions are very easy to follow. Thank you!

[@crimequeencreates8248]

I’m definitely going to be making some oversized hot pads. I love this idea.

[@pammeinzer6757]

Thank you for all the great ideas.

[@IrshRnr56]

Beautiful projects and I'm glad I found your channel! It's wonderful to find sewing people who are talented. Cheers! 😄😄

[@deniseb9171]

Thanks Nikki, Great ideas, I've made your coffee sleeves and tons of pillowcases. I'll try your hot pads next!

[@janeybeasley9525]

I’ve just made Christmas pillow cases for my grandchildren and used them to wrap their advent calendars. Thanks for the ideas ❤

[@debbarrett9868]

I've bought most of your patterns and plan to make several for gifts. Already made some Mason jar cozies and will probably make some book sleeves. Thank you!

[@veraweeks8534]

Great ideas!!!

[@LovingHandsDesign]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Good ideas. I love batch sewing. ❤ Happy Holidays

[@coloringwithpatwilson1506]

Hi Nikki! Well done. These are going to make some very nice gifts. tfs

[@annewines2892]

Yes!😂 grew up ironing pillowcases and if I have time still will😊

[@lorigilmartin1807]

Another fantastic video!

[@wandawalker4191]

I just purchased the mason jar cozies and plan to make a bunch. They'll make great gifts all year long.

[@stellabella6839]

I am currently batch sewing Christmas stockings for my daughter and family. It really puts me in the Christmas spirit. Love your suggestions and I am loving the pillowcase idea. ❤

[@stacypoole8937]

I made bowl cozies, reusable shopping bags and travel tissues holder for gifts this Christmas. Thank for great ideals and for putting a smile on my face with your great videos.

[@user-gu7jx6fm1t]

I am making the casserole hot pads and cup cozies! Saw these on your instagram a while ago. I can’t stop!!! So easy and I found some fun combination fabrics. Thank you for what you do.

[@lizeast4854]

I am definitely making stockings this year! I have followed your stocking tutorial for several years now and have finally committed to making. Everyone in my extended family one!

[@brigitteevens851]

I always iron pillowcases! It feels great when you go to bed because they always seem new!

[@eljay5623]

Great ideas! A few years batch sewed bowl cozies. My scrap tin was getting full so i made as many as i could out of that scrap pile! Everyone and their Aunt Lillian got one for Christmas that year!

[@marshamcginnis3748]

What great ideas. I just made a bunch of coasters last week. But I can't wait to try some of these "gifty" ideas. I'm new to your channel, but already I'm inspired. And NO on ironing pillowcases!!! Thank you for putting a smile on my face bright and early this morning ;-)

[@lizreynolds4554]

Pillow cases are a fantastic gift for my children and grandchildren. Each one is specifically designed for each. So, easy and quick to batch sew.

[@Jabezgirl57]

I love these ideas and plan to make some of these. One gift I do is the casserole carrier, sometimes I put a glass pie pan in that I find at thrift store. Bowls fit nicely too. I try to gift these early so they are available for the holiday parties.

[@HereatJodstas]

Is there a particular pattern you use for that? Love to make one

[@cjanderson768]

I made hanging kitchen towels for each of the holidays so they can be enjoyed all year. For my granddaughters I also made rag dolls and clothing for them. I can’t wait to see your kid gift ideas. I think I’m going to make pillow cases as gifts for next year, they look so cute!

[@MadisonHundt]

This is a fantastic video of ideas, thank you!! So glad I have now found your channel... I am an advanced beginner almost intermediate sewer 🙂

[@CPerry-ld9ko]

New subscriber here. I'm getting back into sewing after many years and just found your site. Lots of great projects to try and within my skill level! Many thanks.❤🇨🇦

[@lynngehringer1073]

Great Video! Thank you for all the wonderful ideas!! "Merry Christmas and a very Blessed New Year my friend"!!

[@snapluka326]

So glad I found your channel!!

[@ceciliaballasy9189]

Great ideas! Thank you!

[@rosemarymonty5399]

You have such great ideas to make and add to the gift too.

[@maryinthemaking7211]

So glad to find your channel! Great ideas and you are just darn fun to watch. 🤗 I love to give pillowcases for kids. I did that one year for the nieces and nephews for Christmas. I used it as a gift bag and filled it with sleepover goodies. But why not adults too. 🎉

[@MuseDesigns]

I am definitely going to do the tote bags. My niece and nephew are so hard to buy for, but that is perfect! I can put a little treat and a gift card inside and they will have something cool and functional.

[@karenpowers2225]

This is FANTASTIC! You are such a thoughtful crafter and gifter!!! And no, I don't iron pillowcases either! 😅

[@marymayes8328]

Thank you so much for sharing! You inspire me to create🎉🎉🎉

[@mariettedemarest5173]

You are so refreshing. Yes, i do iron pillowcases, napkins, tea towels, it is a good way to de-stress.

[@catrinarich3711]

Just discovered your channel. I liked and subscribed after 25 seconds. I'm looking forward to learning how to do some simple seeing projects and then to teach my daughter how to sew.

[@bethanymochal4966]

Pillow cases can be paired with everything!! I make them all year round they are my gift bags! Every Christmas Eve the kids get a new pillow case and book!

[@OHlookSHINYthing]

Nice ideas! For the last few years, I've been making totes for every Christmas gift I give, as part of the gift. So far they've been well received because they're so versatile. I just never thought of batch sewing them because I'm always working on one gift at a time.

[@LivingFelt]

I made one of the large hotpads QAYG and my husband loves it and wants more. Then I did personalized colors for family and close friends last year with coordinated linen towels. They were a big hit, thanks for the tutorial!

[@kathyrussell1818]

I batch sewed pjs for our grandkids this year . Two years ago made everyone fleece blankets . Considering making book pillows this year

[@aprilbak4726]

I just got done making a bunch of Christmas draw string bags for kids and added some goodies in them.

[@missybarker9094]

Thank you for all the ideas. I like to also make tote bags that you roll up and button. You can put them in your purse and if you go to the library or drug store or just unfold to use

[@itcouldbeanyone]

Mug rugs have been popular when I made them for family gifts, and placemats. Large shopping totes with pockets, the pockets where a request from my sister. I also batch sewed barbie doll dresses last year for the nieces, worked out a simple pattern and made a dozen in different fabrics. I like to plan the family gifts and start mid year so I don’t have to rush anything right before Christmas 🎅

[@jackalynclassen2403]

Wow! I wish I had found you before Christmas, what wonderful ideas. I have just moved my sewing room/ office to a different room in my house and love your fabric storage ideas. I love sewing and have made knitting needle roll up holders and adapted it to make art brush holders and also scissors too. I can't wait to try some of your ideas. With regards to pillowcases, Yes I iron them as I love the smooth cotton on my face. ☺

[@PrayNow4all]

Wow! I'm just now discovering this channel! You are totally fantastic!!

[@PinCutSew]

Aw thank you!

[@marilynjohnson3180]

I love an ironed pillow case. I have made so many pillow cases over the years. My granddaughters asked for some Christmas pillow cases this year. Great way to use up your stash. Another assembly line gifts are burp rags.

[@bonnieyuse5876]

I ❤ the House Quilt in the Background!

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you! There’s a video for that 😁

[@pammusick2264]

Thank you! I love your style of presenting and your ideas. Some ideas aren’t new but you just make them sound better!!

[@PinCutSew]

Aw thanks 😁

[@heatherjurado3840]

The pillow cases are such s good idea!❤️💚 Yes, some crazy people iron their sheets 🤪like my mom😬I agree that's super crazy! Ahhhh, zipper pouches!!! I love it! Possibilities are endless❤️Thank you for sharing your ideas!!!

[@proud2bktsmama]

These are great ideas! Thank you for sharing!

[@Ocean.DreaMz]

I've batch sewn lap blankets custom to the kids favorite TV characters/ colors. & I love favorite color shades 2 sided, coasters for couples ( 2 in their favorite color +1 combo his/her color ir 1 side her fave other side his fave). Always a big hit

[@marcelacecil3036]

I've made your large hot pad. It was so easy and turned out great! AND if you make pillow cases and use them a lot, they become soft and they don't need ironing...bonus!

[@debbiewood7718]

I am making my kids dice bags this year. We have ordered in materials for everyone to make their own dice sets too. It will be a fun time making dice. On Christmas morning I am putting fidgets into the bags so there is something inside.

[@carlaatkins2619]

You are the best!! So many cute Ideas. ❤

[@auntdee9678]

Thank you! Love your videos. Been following for a few years.

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you for being here! 🤗

[@purplemoon8637]

Lovely!

[@paigeauerswald4631]

These are such good ideas! I missed this video before Christmas but that just means I'm early for this coming year. Woot woot!

[@sharongrieser3978]

I’m one of those people who love to iron pillowcases!

[@jow-ml5wr]

Thanks for the ideas

[@eileenthirling3676]

Hi newby here . Looking and going to learn. Thank you for your tutorial.

[@sherrymaylee9714]

I one year made the little prayer quilts w/ message & included in each Christmas card I sent

[@jesshothersall]

Thank you, some lovely ideas here, and yes I iron pillow cases but not the duvet cover, as mine are pure cotton, and I prefer a smooth pillowcase rather than a wrinkly one. It also gives it that lovely newly changed bed feeling.

[@sylviaminter4247]

Yes I iron pillow cases. I love your ideas thank you 😊

[@gravedigger447]

Love the book bag/cover, I'm so going to make this! I've made a ton of pillow cases in the past, they're always popular. Since I love to sleep in crisp, fresh-smelling pure cotton or linen I go to the trouble of ironing my duvet covers and pillow cases. I also do this because ironed natural fabrics don't get dirty so quickly and take less space in my linen cupboard. Of course I bulk at ironing fitted sheets. Even folding them was driving me crazy until I started rolling them up. I just wanted to start writing a detailed description of the method, but realised I don't have a couple of hours to make myself understood 😂 Anyway - love your channel, thank you.

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Fabulous ideas! Thank you.

[@katalins.murphy2825]

This is a great video! Thank you, tons of great inspiration.

[@englishrivieravanessa]

Another really great video Nikki. You've done all the hard work trying out the projects for batch sewing & given us lots of ideas and given us patterns & tutorials to follow. What's stopping us getting started? Nothing! Let's go ...zoom, we got Christmas all stitched up ❤

[@PinCutSew]

Yeah, chop chop! 😁

[@user-cp5cp9ts6q]

Last year I made pillowcases to match the quilts I made for my 2 youngest grandsons, they are teenagers and really liked them.