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Great Gifts to Sew For Dad

Father's Day and Birday Gifts to Sew for Dad

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com

Take the time to to sew Dad something he's bound to love for Father's Day.

1. Sew A BBQ Apron

Sew A BBQ ApronDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Make a BBQ Apron and chef's hat for the person who will be manning the grill this summer or for part of a Halloween costume. What ever your purpose, you'll find free directions here.

2. Sew A Chef's Hat

Sew a Chef's HatDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Make your own chef's hat for the Dad that mans the grill! Find a great novelty print fabric to really personalize the gift.

3. Nail Pouch For Dad!

Sew a nail or tool belt pouch for Dad for Father's DayDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
What could tell Dad how much he is loved and appreciated, more than a homemade gift that he can actually use. This is a simple project that the kids maybe able to make themselves. Find free full directions here.

4. Keep Cool Scarf

Finished Wet & Dry Cool ScarfDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Does Dad work out in the heat? A couple of these scarves may be a very welcome gift. Chill out on hot days with a simple, cooling neck scarf.

5. A Nail Apron for Woodworking

A few simple changes to the free BBQ apron directions, makes a great nail apron with a pencil holder.

6. Back Seat Vehicle Organizer

Back Seat Vehicle OrganizerDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Does Dad hate having junk all over the car? Use these free directions to create your own organizer to keep back seat clutter under control. Full photos and step by step directions can be found here.

7. Football Throw Pillow

Football Throw PillowDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Complete directions and on-line pattern to make a foot ball pillow... a football that's safe to throw around the house!

8. Sew a Basketball Pillow

Basketball PillowDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
A great pillow for a basketball fan! You'll find a free pattern and step by step directions here.

9. Sew Your Own Windshield Visor CD Holder

Windshield Visor CD HolderDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Full directions to sew your own windshield visor CD holder. Makes a great gift for anyone on your Christmas list or a birthday.

10. Insulated Lunch Sack

Insulated Lunch SackDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Does Dad brown bag it? Help him keep his lunch cool and safe with an insulated lunch sack.

11. Fuzzy Dice

Set of Fuzzy DiceDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Even if you can't buy him the antique car he wants.... you can make him something for it. A car loving Dad is bound to love having Fuzzy Dice

12. Fabric Checkbook Cover

Fabric Checkbook CoverDebbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Does dad handle the checkbook? Make him a cover that will bring a smile to his face even if his financial situation makes him frown.

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