Mothers Day Makes

 It's almost that time of year again, Mother's day is rapidly approaching (3rd of April) and we're all starting to wonder what to make for the most important person in our lives.   I've put links to a few tutorials below as well as details of a few handmade gift ideas you could buy for your mum.

Fabric Flower Tutorial

This quick an easy tutorial produces gorgeous fabric flowers from scraps of fabric or strips of a jelly roll.  The tutorial can be found on the Going Sew Crazy blog here. 

Chef Apron Tutorial

On the Toyota Home Sewing website you can view or download a tutorial to make a personalised apron for you mum.  The apron can be either reversible or one sided.  Clik here to view the tutorial.

Felt Birdie Mobile

Over on the Blooming Felt website you will find a tutorial to make a cute bird and flower mobile, as well as being able to buy the supplies that you need to make it.  You can download the tutorial here.

All About You

The All About You website has an assortment of tutorials for Mothers Day makes including a pretty embellished shopping bag, padded hangers, handmade cards,  cute corsages and more.  To view all the tutorials go to: http://www.allaboutyou.com/craft/Mothers-Day-gifts-to-make/special

Make Up Bag

Over on the Coats Crafts website there is also a range of tutorials many of which would make ideal mother's day gifts.  My favourite is the make up bag tutorial here.

Fabric Journal Cover

This tutorial can be used to cover a journal or a diary for your mum, something she can keep and cherish as well as use.  You will find the tutorial on the Bloom and Blossom blog here. There's also a link at the bottom of the tutorial for a variation on the journal cover.

Purse or Make Up Bag Kit

Kotori Kits offer simple kits with pre-cut fabrics to make things for adults for children.  Their organic Make up bag kit or Russian Doll Purse Kit would make ideal presents for mother's day.

Cross Stitch, Embroidery or Soft toy kits 

If kits are your thing The sewing Cafe stock a range of cross stitch kits, embroidery kits, Latch Hook Rugs and soft toy kits.