Handmade Gifts for a Bookworm

November 12, 2014

Bookworms, teachers, or coworkers will love these stylish, smart, and functional gifts, including book-related decor and anything-but-boring office supplies. These gifts are sure to get an A+.

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Notebook Cover

For a quick gift, cover a standard spiral notebook with fabric.

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Pinwheel Zipper Pouch

A pocket composed of Pinwheel blocks elevates a zipper pouch that is roomy enough to hold a small laptop, reader, or notebook and papers. 

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Sew Write

For the journal cover, carefully stitch rows of matching half hexies to form hexagons. To complete the set, use the same fabrics as the journal cover to construct a coordinating pencil pouch.

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Colorful Backpack

This bag has great details-an exterior pocket, drawstring closure, and adjustable straps-that add style and function.

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Cute Keeper

Stitch an organizer that holds a small notebook, writing utensils, and additional stationery items.

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Easy Pencil Case

Denim fabric and a zipper form an easy-to-sew pencil case. It's a hip way to store school supplies or a smart carryall for loose sewing supplies.

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Sew Fun Footstool

Relax with your feet up on a bean bag ottoman made out of six large blocks.

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Easy Cord Wrap

Use up your skinniest scraps to make cord wraps in whatever size you need.

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On the Go

Sew this attractive laptop bag for a friend, then reward yourself by making one to keep.

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Bedside Storage Caddy

Keep all your bedtime essentials close at hand with a caddy made from a fringed table runner.

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Fun Lunch Bag

Repurpose an old pair of jeans into a hip lunch box!

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Round the Clock

Don't let time slip by without whipping up a clock sampler. Each number outline is embellished with a different motif, and a plastic embroidery hoop adds to the colorful display.

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Covered Journals

Say goodbye to high-priced journals. Create a reusable slipcover to fit a standard notebook. Your friends will be asking where they can get one!

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Stylish Backpack

Sew a fun backpack that's both functional and stylish!

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Strips and Stacks Quilt

Gather a stack of fat quarters. Piece quilt blocks and sashing to mimic books on shelves for your favorite bookworm.

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Fabric-Covered Notebook

Turn a small, spiral-bound notebook into a carry-along piece of art when you stitch up a new cover.

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Handmade Backpack

Make a great back-to-school gift: Sew a handmade tote bag using fun fabrics and a bit of rope. Stitch a bunch of these small backpacks to complement a special outfit or to celebrate school colors.

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