Even making a small handmade teacher gift shows your appreciation for all they do. This list is full of brilliant ideas!
By: Kirsten Kwon, Editor, AllFreeSewing.com
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Where would we be without teachers? It's so important that our valued teachers receive recognition for their hard work and efforts. Thisteacher appreciation week, show your teacher how much you value them and their lessons.
We’ve put togetherteacher appreciation week ideasthat are sure to put a smile on your teacher’s face. Ditch the standard store-bought gift and opt forhandmade teacher appreciation gifts.
With these 22 Homemade Teacher Gifts to Sew for Teacher Appreciation and general educatorgift ideas, you can find a project (or a few!) that you know your teacher will love. As sewists, it’s so rewarding to make gifts rather than purchase them.
The personal touch truly shows that you care. Choose to make any of theseteacher appreciation homemade giftsforteacher appreciation weekand give your teacher the proper thank youthat they deserve!
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Table of Contents
- Quick Handmade Teacher Appreciation Gifts
- Useful for Teacher: Appreciation Homemade Gifts
- DIY Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
Quick Handmade Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Make any of these quickhandmade teacher appreciation giftsin no time! Even if you’ve waiting until the last minute, you can still make gifts forteacher appreciation week. Use your sewing skills to createhandmade teacher appreciation gifts; you can be rewarded extra credit for making projects that won’t even take a long time to complete. Check out these quick and simple sewing projects, all of which make for great teacher gifts.
Funky Tissue Pouch
Grab some cute fabric and create several as gifts.
Hand Sanitizer Holder
Keeps hands clean and stops the spread of germs!
Bunting Cosmetic Bag Tutorial
An adorable makeup or change purse.
Car CD Holder Tutorial
There's nothing better than good tunes during your morning drive.
The Scrap Bucket Basket
Perfect for a teachers who need to store any extra supplies on their desks.
Lovely Scissor Holder
Keep the classroom pair of scissors and supplies in a secure place on the wall.
Happy Apple DIY Pillow
This adorable apple will make them smile!
Useful for Teacher: Appreciation Homemade Gifts
Even though not all teachers are alike, there are some things every teacher needs. When thinking of what to make for your teacher, consider creating gifts they can use in the classroom. All of thesehandmade teacher appreciation giftsare useful for teachers. If you’re looking for a thoughtful way to show yourteacher appreciation, homemade giftsare the way to go.
Compact Zippered Cosmetic Bag
Perfect place to store makeup while in the classroom and on the go.
Zippered Laptop Sleeve
Make this colorful and fun cover to protect their laptop.
15 Minute Mouse Pad Wrist Rest
Makes all those hours spent on the computer a bit more comfortable.
Journal Cover Tutorial
A cute way to dress up any standard notebook.
Stash Busting Linen Napkins
Give something to a tacher that they can use for their kitchen decor. These linene napkins are an excellent way to show your appreciation to a teacher.
Fab Feathered DIY Dish Towels
A trendy and adoable DIY towel, anyone would love to receive this handmade kitchen accessory.
Scraptacular Pot Holder Pocket
Teachers eat too! Gift this unexpected idea to one of your child's teachers as a quirky and useful present.
DIY Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
Put your creativity to the test by creating your own teacher appreciation week gifts. Separate your gift from the rest by making handmade teacher appreciation gifts (and steering clear of generic, store bought presents). With this collection of ideas for teacher appreciation week and your sewing skill set, there’s no excuse not to create lovely gifts this teacher appreciation week.
How to Sew a Wine Tote
Make it easy for them to travel to holiday parties and get-togethers.
Bath Towel Spa Slippers
These comfy slippers offer the ultimate comfort for relaxing.
Arm Band Pouch
Great for afterschool workouts.
Hanging Jewelry Holder
Helps organize jewelry so pieces don't clutter the home.
Adorable Half Apron Pattern
This pattern is an easy sewing project that even beginners can master!
Mini Quilt Lunch Sack
This pattern requires little fabric and time, but it delivers a lunch tote that's great for your midday meal on the go. Every teacher needs a handy lunch sack!
No Sew Eyeglasses Case
Find a cute potholder and the no sew fabric projects are endless! Even if you don't sew you can still make your teacher a useful accessory.
Stylish Insulated Lunch Bag
Give your teacher this adorable lunch tote and you're sure to become a favorite student.
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