Sewing Kits
Are you still looking for a last minute Christmas present? Or a stocking filler for the kids? Then have a look at some of these great kits which would make lovely gifts.
Sew Brilliant Kits
Sew Brilliant offer kits for kids (suitable from 8 upwards - or younger with adult supervision). Their kits include animal cushion kits such as the pictured Zebra Cushion, priced at £16 each including postage. These kits include everything you need to make the cushion, felt; templates and instructions; embroidery thread; needle; pins; chalk pencil; wobble eyes and buttons; polyester toy filling.
To view their full range please visit: http://www.sew-brilliant.co.uk/sewing-kits.htm
Kotori Kits
Kotori Kits offer 2 types of sewing kits, things to make for children and things to make for yourself. All of their kits include everything you need to make the finished product. The things to make for children include dressing up outfits such as the goreous dinosaur one pictured here priced only £14.95, bags and purses, jewellery, t-shirts and even shoes. The things to make for yourself include a pin cushion, needle case, sewing wrap, purse, bag and jewellery. Prices start from £4.95. Their kits are suitable for beginners.
To view their full range please visit: http://www.kotorikits.com/
Sew Me Kits
Sew Me Kits is an offshoot of The Fabric Press and they print their own kits in a range of colours and designs. Their first kits were the Sew Me Dolls which we gave away recently on the site and kittens (as pictured), in the new year they are introducing Scottie dogs and owls into their range. These kits are simple to follow and contain everything you need to make the finished product. The kits contain one large and one small version of the design and come with a special touch such as a secented heart for the dolls and a bell for the kittens. The kits are priced at £7.50 each.
Their full range can be viewed here: http://sew-me.co.uk/
Clothkits
One of the first names that springs to mind when you think of sewing kits is of course Clothkits. Made famous in the 70's with their fabulous clothing kits, Clothkits is not just a one trick pony. As well as clothing kits they offer doll kits, cushion kits, door step kits, apron kits and a great range of tea-towls that can be sewn into stuffed animals. We love this funky dodo cushion kit pictured on the left. Prices start from around £6 and many of their kits are suitable for beginners.
View their full range here: http://www.clothkits.co.uk
Seamstar
Seamstar have recently started stocking a range of sewing kits from this cute penguin kits (pictured) which would make a great stocking filler to handbag making 'grab and sew' kits. The smaller stocking filler type kits are currently priced at £6.75 and the bag making kits are £31.50 and have some stunning fabrics.
Although not strictly kits they also offer fabric hampers which make a great gift for someone who loves sewing.
You can view both kits and hampers on the Seamstar site here: Seamstar Gifts
Sewbox
Sewbox have 2 types of kit on their site, dressmaking kits which include all the fabric you need, the thread, zips etc and pattern which are suitable for adults. Plus the Stitchclub kits which include slippers, love hearts, little teddies, bunting etc which are great for kids or as stocking fillers for novice sewers.
The Stitchclub kits start at £7.99 and include these funky kitten slippers (pictured) and the dressmaking kits start at £21.50.
View their kits here: http://www.sewbox.co.uk/pattern-packs.html
Material Pleasures
If quilts are more your thing then you should have a look at the quilt packs on the Material Pleasures website. They come precut so no more messing about trying to cut fiddly pieces of fabric to the right size. You can just get straight to the sewing. They also offer a table runner kit and cushion kits.
Prices start from £12.00. We love this colourful charm square quilt pack (pictured) priced at £25.00.
View their range of pre-cut kits here: http://www.materialpleasures.co.uk/PayPal/Kits_and_Designs.html
