Father’s Day Projects
Looking for some gifts you can sew for Father’s Day? Then look no more! The dads in your life, whether your father, your husband, or your son who has his own kids, will love receiving one of these handcrafted Father’s Day projects on their special day.
Using your serger for sewing projects helps to reinforce seams and finishes them in one pass, so they are durable and professional-looking without multiple steps.
Pajama Pants
Whether he uses them for sleeping in, watching tv on the couch, or going to get the paper on Sunday morning, these easy to sew pajama pants are a fantastic project to gift. Make them out of comfy flannel or a sweatshirt knit for the ultimate winter lounging attire. Use light cotton or knit for breezy PJ pants perfect for the warmer months.
Pajama pants are an easy project to tackle, even drafting your own pattern using an existing pair of pants or taking a couple of simple measurements. They are also customizable; you can add pockets to the pattern or a tie to the waistband.
Drawstring Shoe Bag
If you’ve got a dad in your life that travels often, this drawstring shoe bag should be a must-sew item on your gift list! It’s a great way to pack shoes in a suitcase or carry on — keeping the shoes from getting the surrounding clothes dirty. Simple to construct, you can easily have one sewn start to finish in less than thirty minutes.
The possibilities are endless with this project. Make it out of a simple, unbleached muslin to keep it nice and neutral, or use denim or twill for a more masculine look. Just make sure the fabric is washable and prewash it before sewing, so it doesn’t shrink later.
BBQ Utility Apron
A barbeque utility apron helps keep dad’s clothes clean while he’s running the grill, but this pattern also has pockets for utensils and a handy towel loop as well. Everything the grill master needs is now right in front of him in one convenient place.
For this project, you can use basic cotton fabric or choose to go with something heavier like denim or canvas for more structure. You could even mix and match to make the base out of something heavier and the pockets out of a fun cotton print.
Boxy Dopp Kit
Zippered box pouches became a trendy sewing project a handful of years ago. They’re perfect for using up fabric scraps as well as learning how to sew zippers. But they aren’t just for women! Using masculine fabrics, you can take a basic box pouch pattern and turn it into a dopp kit for your favorite dad.
This project can be personalized by embroidering a monogram on the outside of the pouch and changed size-wise to make it bigger or smaller. To give it a high-end feel, use canvas and faux leather to sew the dopp kit; then use a fabric wax to condition and protect the canvas, making it water-resistant.
Necktie Zip Pouch
For a fantastic twist on the traditional zip pouch, use this pattern to make one for dad using an old necktie! Zipper pouches are quick to sew up — and a fantastic way to LEARN how to sew zippers — and are incredibly useful. Your favorite guy can throw it in his gym bag to hold toiletries or use it in his briefcase to store business cards he collects.
To take the sentimental aspect of this Father’s Day project up a notch, you can repurpose ties from an older family member or someone special that has passed away. The tutorial walks you through how to disassemble a tie for use and stabilize it to give the zip pouch some structure.
Bucket Tool Tote
A perfect idea for the handyman in your life, this Father’s Day project shows you step by step how to create a tool tote that fits inside a plastic bucket. With plenty of pockets to store different tools, this tote makes it easy for dad to carry tools from one project to another. No more running back and forth to the garage because he forgot to grab something.
This tutorial walks you through all of the steps in detail, including adding grommets to the tote. It’s not only a great gift but also a way to add new techniques to your sewing resume.
Double-Sided Fleece Stadium Blanket
This double-sided fleece stadium blanket is an excellent gift for the sports dad who spends hours and hours sitting on the sidelines watching his kids play. Made with two layers of fleece, it will keep him cozy and warm, as well as repel water if there’s light rain.
Unlike some of the fleece blanket tutorials online, this one doesn’t tie together, so there isn’t any resulting fringe on the final product. Choose a fun fleece with his favorite sports team’s logo or make the blanket using his kids’ team colors. This tutorial is quick and straightforward — one of the most complex parts is cutting the fleece to size before you sew.
Dad & Son Neckties
Hand-sewn neckties are an excellent Father’s Day gift for the dad with sons. You can sew all of them matching neckties to wear to church or for family photos. This pattern includes different sizes to accommodate little boys up through adult men.
When sewing neckties, it’s essential to make sure fabric is cut with the grain going a specific direction for the part that goes around the neck. This allows it to fit comfortably without bunching, so make sure to follow the pattern closely. To keep the ties from becoming too bulky, opt for cotton voile or lightweight broadcloth instead of heavier, structured fabrics.
Whatever gift you choose to make, these Father’s Day projects made with love will be cherished for years to come.
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About Amanda S.: Growing up, I was fascinated by watching my mom and grandma turn fabric into beautiful handcrafted items. In my early 20’s, I finally got brave, buying a sewing machine and teaching myself to sew. As I fell in love with sewing, my machine collection expanded, and I ran an Etsy shop sewing children’s clothing for a few years. As a single mom of 3 great kids, my sewing time has lessened, but I still try to find time to work on quilts, bags, and projects with my kids, teaching them what I love.