By Lindsay Conner

With the holidays right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to feature some fast-sewing projects that are easy for beginners to make as gifts. That’s right–you can actually sew these projects in 60 minutes or less, giving you even more time to spend with your loved ones this holiday season instead of stressing over the gifts.

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Tie Scrunchie

This adorable hair scrunchie has a cute tied knot on top that looks like bunny ears. Kids and adults can wear this fun hair accessory, which only takes a bit of fabric and elastic to make! Stocking stuffers, anyone? Check out the Tie Scrunchie tutorial.

Photo by: Maranda Sanders

Fabric Corner Bookmark

Do you have a book lover in your life? They’ll love this fabric corner bookmark for keeping their place in a novel. It’s a quick sewing project that’s great for using up scraps! Get the Fabric Bookmark tutorial.

Photo: Crazy Little Projects

Superhero Hooded Towels

Lots of kids dream of being superheroes, but you can give your little one a super boost of confidence with their very own hooded superhero towel! Just grab a bath towel, hand towel, some solid cotton fabric, and heat-activated iron-on fusible like Heat ‘n’ Bond to make this project. Get the Superhero Hooded Towels tutorial.

Photo: Suzy Quilts

Minky Baby Blanket

Have you ever sewn with minky fabric? This cuddly and plush fabric is very fun to work with when making gifts for babies. You can find it in many fun textures like polka dots and zigzags. Pair it with a flannel print for a swaddle blanket that goes together in a jiffy! Get the tutorial for this adorably soft baby blanket.

Photo: Craft Buds

Reusable Lunch Bag

Use a heavy-duty fabric like canvas or duck cloth to make this simple, unlined lunch bag. You’ll learn to make a handle cutout from the fabric for added detail! Bonus: This lunch bag doubles as a trash bag to help you keep your car clutter-free. Get the car trash bag/lunch bag tutorial.

Photo: The Inspired Wren

Simple Mesh Bag

Keep your small laundry items together in the wash or make packing more organized with this fun and functional sewing project! If you can’t find mesh fabric, you can look for a mesh laundry bag at your local discount store. Add a pretty top casing, sew on the bias binding, and add a snap to finish this pretty bag. Make your own simple mesh bag.

Photo: Coral + Co.

DIY Baby Hat

If you are looking for something that’s quick and easy to sew with knit fabric, this newborn baby hat is the answer! Download the free sewing pattern in sizes newborn through 24 months, and follow the directions for a handmade gift that’s great for new parents. Get the DIY baby hat tutorial.

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Drawstring Gift Bag

Once you’ve found the perfect gift, it’s time to find the best way to wrap it! Why not try this reusable gift bag that can be opened year after year instead of spending more money on paper gift wrap? It’s simple to sew with fat quarters or large scraps! Get the drawstring gift bag tutorial.

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Scrappy Pincushion

Combine hand sewing with machine stitching for a sweet little sewing project that comes together in under an hour. This would make a wonderful handmade gift for a new sewist, or you can fill it with rice to make handwarmers for those chilly winter nights. Make a scrappy pincushion for your bestie.

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1-Hour Quilted Tote Bag

This free bag pattern is easy to make and will take you through the process of making your own bag straps, adding a lining, and quilting your bag. Perfecto! Use it to store your sewing supplies or to gift a surprise to someone else this holiday season. Get the 1-hour quilted tote bag tutorial.

There you have it! We hope you’ve enjoyed these handmade sewing projects that you can make in 1 hour or less! What’s your favorite beginner-friendly pattern to sew?

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