9 Crafty & Sustainable Gifts for the DIYer You Know & Love
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They say, if you want something done right, do it yourself—and we all have friends who embody that spirit, turning raw materials or old items into something uniquely their own. These creative baddies are true contributors to a circular, slower world, and we love them for it. For the DIYers in your life, this gift guide is packed with hands-on activities, tools, and inspiration they’ll adore this holiday season.
Korean American woman-owned | Philly-based
Toolboxes don’t need to give off dad energy—this Japanese steel toolbox redefines functionality with style. Created in 1969 by Keiyu Hisashi, it’s crafted from durable Japanese-grade steel and has evolved into a vintage-inspired piece that can be used to store tools and more.
For DIYers who love mastering a skill before moving on to the next, a Skillshare membership offers the freedom to schedule lessons and explore the endless possibilities of talents to learn.
3. Wool & the Gang Good For You Cardigan Knitting Kit
Beginner-friendly | Natural & sustainably sourced
Wool & the Gang offers sustainably and ethically sourced wool, along with kits to help anyone learn how to knit their own creations. This beginner-friendly cardigan is the perfect project for holiday downtime.
4. Bag Crap Mystery Vintage Bag Charm Crap Pack
Vintage | Woman-owned
DIYers have drawers full of little charms just waiting to be transformed—add to their collection with Bag Crap’s mystery Vintage Bag Charm Pack (perfect for Jane-Birkinifying activities!).
5. The Laughing Geisha DIY Trucker Hat Kit
Upcycled | Japanese woman-owned
Give the DIYer in your life the gift of becoming a designer with The Laughing Geisha’s DIY Trucker Hat Kit. They’ll have everything they need to customize and create their very own one-of-a-kind hat.
6. Sewing Machine from Back Market
Secondhand market
Raise your hand if you’re ready to start upcycling and mending your own clothes 🙋🏽♀️. For fabric-heavy DIY projects, a secondhand sewing machine from Back Market is the cherry on top of the perfect crafting corner.
7. The Art of Memory Collecting by Martina Calvi
Woman author | Craft guide
For memory collectors, Martina Calvi’s book The Art of Memory Collecting is the perfect gift for those who love to turn old photos and tokens into something special. This guide offers creative inspo to transform memories into treasured keepsakes.
While we love Fabscrap for supplying scrap fabrics for sustainable design projects, they’ve also created a holiday card-making kit so your DIYer can craft handmade cards from scrap fabric to gift to loved ones. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
10. Experience: A susty workshop!
A DIYer loves nothing more than hands-on workshops where they can create something themselves, especially when surrounded by other susty-minded makers. Treat them to a workshop they’ll enjoy!