32+ Gifts to Sew for Teens: Sewing Projects to Make Teen Gifts

Here are 32+ sewing tutorials to make gifts for teens. From hoodies to makeup bags and more, these sewing projects for teens are sure to please.

Hey y’all, today I’m sharing a round up of gifts to sew for teens (and tweens). Now that my kids are older, I can also say that these handmade gifts are tried and tested and approved by the teens in my house. So here are links to a bunch of projects that you can make for teens.

Hoodies as Sewing Projects for Teens

If I have learned only one thing as a mom to teens, I have learned that they all like hoodies. Their logic seems to be something like, “Hoodies in the summer? Yes! Hoodies in the winter? Also yes!” So here are some hoodie tutorials you can make as a homemade gift that is very welcome in the teen/tween crowd. And many of these start with the free sewing pattern for a hoodie found in my free pattern gallery, which newsletter subscribers can access. If you’re not a subscriber, you can subscribe here.

1. Basic hoodie
2. Colorblocked hoodie
3. Zip up hoodie
4. Thumbhole Cuffs on a Hoodie
5. Half Zip Pullover (Hoodie hack)
6. Drawstring Cowl Neck (Hoodie Hack)
7. Wearable Blanket with a Hood
8. Basic Sweatshirt (Hoodie Hack)
9. Argyle Hoodie

Loungewear

Since most teens have Christmas vacation, loungewear is perfect for Christmas gifts. Here are some simple sewing projects to make loungewear.

10. Sweatpants
11. PJ pants
12. Robe

Hats and Beanies as Gifts to Sew for Teens

Beanies and other types of hats are such big hits with the teens I know that my son has taken to sewing them for birthday gifts. Bonus – the basic beanies are such easy sewing projects he can make them on his own, he just has to check with me before he uses fabric from my stash! Here are a few variations on beanie hats, as well as some other types of hats to sew.

13. Satin lined beanie
14. Upcycled beanie
15. Slouchy beanie
16. Bucket Hat
17. Wide brimmed hat

Accessories

Other wearables like scrunchies, headbands, infinity scarves, and mittens are always welcomed by my kids. And things to carry like a zipper pouch, makeup bag, or purse are all perennially popular with teens I know. With all the variations on zipper pouches below, you’re sure to find the right one to be the perfect gift. These easy diy projects can often be sewn from fabric scraps left over from other projects. So grab that extra bit of quilting cotton and use it to sew up some of the unique gifts below.

18. Scrunchies
19. Knit Headbands
20. Woven Headbands
21. Infinity Scarf
22. Mittens
23. Slippers
24. Boxed Zipper Pouches
25. Vinyl Makeup Bag
26. Coin Purse (for ear buds)
27. Drawstring Makeup Bag and Mat
28. Reversible Purse
29. Cord Keepers
30. Dopp Kit
31. Chapstick Holders
32. Waist Bag

Room Decor Teen Gifts to Make

Finally, teens love these pillows for binge watching and the fur pillows for snuggling. Add a cozy blanket and you’ll find the resident teen nested in their bed with all 3 projects you sewed for them. So grab your sewing machine and whip these up.

33. Phone Pillow
34. Faux Fur Pillows
35. Stretch fabric blanket

I hope you’ve found something inspirational within this post of gifts to sew for teens. I’ll periodically update the post as I add new projects to the site.