{"id":13044,"date":"2015-11-09T06:00:15","date_gmt":"2015-11-09T11:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=13044"},"modified":"2015-10-29T14:19:12","modified_gmt":"2015-10-29T19:19:12","slug":"spreading-gift-sewing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/spreading-gift-sewing\/","title":{"rendered":"Spreading the gift of sewing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13058 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Featured7.jpg\" alt=\"Featured\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Featured7.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Featured7-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Featured7-500x185.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Featured7-150x56.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/241;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13058\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Featured7.jpg\" alt=\"Featured\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Featured7.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Featured7-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Featured7-500x185.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Featured7-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The holiday and gift giving season is upon us, and if you are looking to spread a little joy and happiness this holiday season, how about spreading your love to sewing and introducing someone you know to the delight of creating their own clothes, bags and home decor items.<\/p>\n<p>Sewing is no longer seen as old-fashioned thanks to TV programs such as Project Runway and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/b03myqj2\" target=\"_blank\">Great British Sewing Bee<\/a>. \u00a0More people are interested in sewing and looking to learn, improve and create with fabric than ever before. \u00a0Here are a few ideas for making up a starter sewing kit, ideal for Christmas or birthdays.<\/p>\n<h2>Spread the gift of sewing &#8211; create a starter sewing kit<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>1 &#8211; <strong>Sewing machine.<\/strong> \u00a0It's true, you can hand-sew many things when you start out, but if you really want to feel the love for sewing, then you'll need a machine to get best results and see your projects sew up quickly. \u00a0When someone is starting out, it doesn't have to be anything fancy, but at the same time be wary of the machines that look like toys &#8211; they are rarely sturdy enough for long term use or thick projects like bags. Chose a machine that will grow with the sewer and have all the features that they'll need going forward. \u00a0Check out our earlier article on <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/must-features-next-sewing-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\">Must Have\u00a0Features for your Next Sewing Machine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000JQM1DE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000JQM1DE&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=VTN47XW6LQUMZ4HT\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ecx.images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71WYLMoKDDS._SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/ecx.images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71WYLMoKDDS._SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000JQM1DE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000JQM1DE&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=63VCMHKDI6APF7P2\" target=\"_blank\">This machine<\/a> has been the best-seller on Amazon with the best reviews for some time. \u00a0Check out the accessories, reviews and readers comments to see if this one is the right one for you.<\/p>\n<p>2 &#8211; <strong>Basic sewing tools<\/strong>. \u00a0You can buy a nicely presented <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000G6KFJY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000G6KFJY&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=5ZGHUBJ2TWWC2CS6\" target=\"_blank\">starter kit<\/a> with all the usual basic sewing tools ready to hand. \u00a0These usually contain everything a beginner would need for their first projects, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fabric scissors<\/li>\n<li>a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/seam_ripper\" title=\"Amazon.com: seam ripper\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">seam ripper<\/a> &#8211; very handy when you are starting out<\/li>\n<li>a tape measure<\/li>\n<li>pins and pin cushion<\/li>\n<li>seam gauge<\/li>\n<li>marking pencil<\/li>\n<li>hand-sewing needles<\/li>\n<li>some reels of thread in popular colors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000G6KFJY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000G6KFJY&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=5ZGHUBJ2TWWC2CS6\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ecx.images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81ZDtqTdsUL._SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/ecx.images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81ZDtqTdsUL._SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of course, it can be rewarding\u00a0to add in a few nicer bits and pieces as well, to bring a little extra fun to sewing such as some <a title=\"Tool tips \u2013 budget or quality? Wonder Clips\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-or-quality-wonder-clips\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wonder Clips<\/a>, or a really good pair of <a title=\"Tool tips \u2013 budget or quality? Sewing scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-or-quality-sewing-scissors\/\" target=\"_blank\">sewing scissors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>3 &#8211; <strong>A sewing box<\/strong>. \u00a0If you've been sewing for a while you may have accumulated lots (and lots) of tools and accessories to make sewing easier, quicker or get a better finish. \u00a0I'd need a crate for mine, but for a beginner, a cute sewing box is perfect to hold all the essentials and get them started. \u00a0This one has a lovely vintage style sewing fabric and also comes complete with some sewing basics too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B009MRLOWK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009MRLOWK&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=LG6DE4SLOICJ3VPH\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ecx.images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71uG5cLeVCL._SL1200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/ecx.images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71uG5cLeVCL._SL1200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But don't forget, there are lots of other equally useful ways to store sewing supplies. Check out the earlier article about <a title=\"Tool tips- Sewing storage ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-sewing-storage-ideas\/\">budget sewing storage solutions<\/a>. Teach the new sewer to be inventive and look outside of the (sewing) box when it comes to tools you can use for sewing. Money saved can be spent on more fabric! \u00a0Talking about fabric&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Tool tips- Sewing storage ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-sewing-storage-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21104 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Featured2-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ideas to store small sewing tools and supplies. Some are pretty practical, some are pretty nifty and for some, buying a dedicated item does work best.\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Featured2-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Featured2-500x622.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Featured2-121x150.jpg 121w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Featured2.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 241px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 241\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21104 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Featured2-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ideas to store small sewing tools and supplies. Some are pretty practical, some are pretty nifty and for some, buying a dedicated item does work best.\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Featured2-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Featured2-500x622.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Featured2-121x150.jpg 121w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Featured2.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4 &#8211;<strong> Fabric!<\/strong> \u00a0For beginners, a supply of quilting cotton in bright colors is a great place to start. \u00a0Avoid fabrics that look awesome but are more difficult to sew such as slippery fabrics, those that are very stretchy or very thin, or need special or careful handling while sewing. \u00a0No one wants to get disheartened if a project is too challenging too soon, so how about a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/SearchResults2.aspx?Source=Header&SearchText=fat+quarters&CategoryID=1d5f47dc-9991-4088-93f3-26a376046a5e\" target=\"_blank\">fat quarter bundle<\/a>, or a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/SearchResults2.aspx?Source=Header&SearchText=jelly+roll&CategoryID=1d5f47dc-9991-4088-93f3-26a376046a5e\" target=\"_blank\">jelly roll<\/a>. \u00a0Fabrics are ready co-ordinated, perfect for making smaller projects and easy to sew.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/quilting-fabric.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13057 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Fabric-bundles.jpg\" alt=\"Fabric bundles\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Fabric-bundles.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Fabric-bundles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Fabric-bundles-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13057\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Fabric-bundles.jpg\" alt=\"Fabric bundles\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Fabric-bundles.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Fabric-bundles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Fabric-bundles-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5 &#8211; <strong>Sewing Projects<\/strong>. \u00a0Everyone needs to start somewhere and running before you can walk is a sure way to stumble. \u00a0Here is a list of some <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-sewing-projects-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\">easy sewing projects for beginners\u00a0<\/a>for ideas and inspiration, many of which are perfect for scraps or smaller pieces of fabric. \u00a0There are even free patterns for simple clothes that a beginner can easily tackle thanks to the step by step instructions provided.<\/p>\n<p>Print out some instructions and made them up a project pack with the materials they need to get started and you could be having sewing success by Christmas afternoon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-sewing-projects-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5278 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Easy-sewing-projects.jpg\" alt=\"Easy sewing projects for beginners. New to sewing? Find great starter projects here including bags, accessories, clothing, home decor, seasonal and more. From So Sew Easy.\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Easy-sewing-projects.jpg 350w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Easy-sewing-projects-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Easy-sewing-projects-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 350px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 350\/350;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5278 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Easy-sewing-projects.jpg\" alt=\"Easy sewing projects for beginners. New to sewing? Find great starter projects here including bags, accessories, clothing, home decor, seasonal and more. From So Sew Easy.\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Easy-sewing-projects.jpg 350w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Easy-sewing-projects-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Easy-sewing-projects-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6 &#8211; <strong>Sewing Lessons.<\/strong> \u00a0There are so many great options for sewing lessons these days. \u00a0Don't just drop the equipment and materials and run &#8211; support the new sewer with personal sewing lessons if you're local. \u00a0It's fun to sew together, share your knowledge and give tips and encouragement along the way.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren't local, or time doesn't permit, then you can also give a Sewing Lesson Gift Certificate. \u00a0With Craftsy, you can <a href=\"http:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=767148&u=1217208   &m=29190&urllink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecraftsy%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fgiftanyclass&afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\">buy a class gift certificate<\/a> which covers <em>any<\/em> class, so the new sewer can decide where they want to start; easy quilting, their first skirt, or with a wide variety of essential skills.<\/p>\n<address><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13061 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/medium_3781914347-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"medium_3781914347\" width=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/medium_3781914347-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/medium_3781914347-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/medium_3781914347.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/225;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13061\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/medium_3781914347-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"medium_3781914347\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/medium_3781914347-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/medium_3781914347-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/medium_3781914347.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/address>\n<p>Giving the gift of your time and experience is often more valuable and more appreciated than the gifts themselves. \u00a0Why not print off and include some of these <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-lesson-vouchers-print\/\" target=\"_blank\">sewing vouchers<\/a> to promise your time for a personal sewing lesson on suitable subjects such as how to sew a zipper, or how to read and cut a pattern, or just how to get started with threading the machine!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-lesson-vouchers-print\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13068 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sewing-lesson-voucher.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing-lesson-voucher\" width=\"400\" height=\"518\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sewing-lesson-voucher.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sewing-lesson-voucher-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sewing-lesson-voucher-116x150.jpg 116w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/518;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13068 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sewing-lesson-voucher.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing-lesson-voucher\" width=\"400\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sewing-lesson-voucher.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sewing-lesson-voucher-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sewing-lesson-voucher-116x150.jpg 116w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And of course you can gift a variety of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=sewing&linkCode=ur2&tag=soseea-20&url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&linkId=ZEUPGHWBPQ3GTOS6\" target=\"_blank\">sewing books<\/a>, both in traditional and in e-book formats. \u00a0In this article the So Sew Easy readers share with us the best sewing reference books on their shelves.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Best sewing books as recommended by our readers\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/best-sewing-books-as-recommended-by-our-readers\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18666 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Pin-Me2-355x650.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Sewing Books as recommended by the So Sew Easy readers. Lots of great reference and inspiration here.\" width=\"355\" height=\"650\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 355px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 355\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18666 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Pin-Me2-355x650.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Sewing Books as recommended by the So Sew Easy readers. Lots of great reference and inspiration here.\" width=\"355\" height=\"650\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So that's a whole lot of ideas on how to spread your love of sewing to others for this holiday season. \u00a0It need not cost a lot to get started, just use the sewing vouchers to gift your time, but you could be keeping this important craft going for generations to come. Who knows where something like this could lead?<\/p>\n<address>\u00a0<\/address>\n<address>\u00a0<\/address>\n<address>lesson photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/randar\/3781914347\/\">Tom Simpson<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/photopin.com\">photopin<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\">cc<\/a><\/address>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday and gift giving season is upon us, and if you are looking to spread a little joy and happiness this holiday season, how about spreading your love to sewing and introducing someone you know to the delight of creating their own clothes, bags and home decor items. Sewing \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/spreading-gift-sewing\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13064,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[15,4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13044"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13044"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13044\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13064"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}