Handmade Gift Ideas for Men

I have loads of trouble thinking of handmade gifts for men. I can think of tons of ideas for women and little kids, but men? They're tough. Maybe you're in the same boat as me? Not wanting to give the men in your life a gift card?

Fleece Hat Tutorial

Easy Double Layer Fleece Hat Tutorial

My husband wanted a new hat. So I told him I'd make him one. That was a year ago. Finally, he's getting his hat. Just in time for some cold weather!

I've made some fleece hats before (see my toddler winter hat, baby hat with earflaps, and my own hat.) I've never lined them, though. But I'm bugged by the stitching at the hem. So this time, I lined my wonderful husband's hat. It makes it warmer, too. It is really easy, a great beginning project. Here's how I did it.

Gifts for Men: Bottle Top Magnets

Gifts for Men: Bike or Car Storage Bag with French Seams

My brother’s birthday was last weekend. I wanted to make him something special and was sort of at a loss. I decided to make a car tote. He can attach it to one of the headrests in his car. I don’t know what he can put into it…maybe cans of tennis balls? His lunch? Anything he doesn’t want to roll all around the back of the car, I guess.