It never seems like quite the right time to talk about Christmas and gifting season… but it’s the 22nd of November and it’s actually freezing here in the UK, with visible snow on the ground… so this seems as good of a time as any!
We’re going to break down our gift recommendations over two blogs – this first one is Specky specific, and next weeks will be about our top picks from Small Businesses we love and have the #TeamSpecky seal of approval.
Don’t know what to buy?
When you’re buying for someone else, and sometimes even for ourselves, getting gifts for Sewists can be really hard. You don’t want to feel like you’re just buying supplies, or just grabbing the first ‘sewing’ related thing you can find, nor do you want to buy something they don’t like or need, as fabric and haberdashery can be a really personal choice…
With that in mind, our first recommendation will always be the humble Gift Card!
Gift Cards
Now, we know that doesn’t seem all that exciting, and you can’t easily wrap it and pop it in a gift bag, but it’s a gift that means the Sewist in your life can make their OWN choice about what they need and want… and with 365 days from purchase to use it, they can do it in their own time too.
Our gift cards are available in £5, £10, £15, £20 and £25 denominations, and you can purchase multiples for the same person if you want to gift big! You’re able to choose who the code gets sent to, and when, so why not have it pop up in their inbox on Christmas day?
Looking for Something a Little More Physical?
What about one of our Bias or Woven Labels subscriptions?
Everyone loves getting a little treat through the letterbox once a month, and we ADORE these subscription boxes.
The Bias Tape Appreciation Society
This subscription box contains 2m of a new and exclusive design, once a month, for only £6 (UK price) and you can choose a monthly rolling option, or 3, 6 or 12 month blocks.
Check out some of our most recent designs:
The Label Collective
The Label Collective brings you 7 labels each month, with 2 new and exclusive designs – 3 large folded labels and 4 mini labels. These are – in our opinion – the perfect finishing touch to a make. They can make it look more ‘professional’, more whimsical or simply make it clear which is the back and which is the front!!
Currently available on a monthly rolling subscription, starting at £6.50 per month (UK)
Love them both?
Simply add both subscriptions to your basket, and an automatic shared postage discount will be taken off!
Buying as a gift for someone? Just make sure that the shipping address is for the recipient and we’ll do the rest! And if there are ever any issues, just drop us an email at hello@thespeckyseamstress.com
Looking for a bit of mystery?
Mystery Bags
If you know you want a physical gift, but aren’t quite sure what, our Mystery Bags are the way forward! Containing £30 worth of stock from across our ranges, but with a £20 price tag, this is both a great introduction to our products for newbies, or a bit of a stash builder for those who love our quirky haberdashery.
Or you can Pick ‘n’ Mix!
Not sure which labels you love the most, why not choose 6 of our labels and build your own label pack!
Our Pick ‘n’ Mix packs are £7.25 a pack.
Every month we add the latest designs, so there’s always something new to choose from.
And if you’re still not sure, why not email Cassie at: Hello@thespeckyseamstress.com – she’s always happy to help you find the perfect choice.
Hopefully these give you a good starting point, this gifting season! Check back next week for our recommendations from other Small Businesses 🙂
