It’s about that time of year when family & friends gather together to celebrate this wonderful time of year. Team Threadsy wants to ensure you’re not going to these fun holiday gatherings and celebrations empty handed! The key to finding affordable yet thoughtful gifts? DIY and customized gifts! DIY and customized gifts truly show your sincerity and effort that you put into your gift. Let’s explore the wonderful ways you can show your thanks this holiday season with DIY and customized gifts!
The Power of DIY & Customizations
DIY and customizations truly elevate any gift. It adds an extra layer of thoughtfulness and sincerity. In addition, it doesn’t break the bank. Prices can really add quickly this time of year, so with DIY and personalized customizations, it keeps prices nice and low. Threadsy offers an array of blank and affordable apparel and accessories that can easily be customized. For instance, Threadsy offers a wonderful array of blank trucker caps that can you can easily embroider, add patches to, and more! Learn more about how to decorate trucker caps here.
Simply put, DIY and customizations not only elevate an accessory or apparel item, but it also doesn’t break your bank. Threadsy offers free shipping on all orders $50+ as well as bulk bonus offers, so the more you buy, the more you save. Check out Threadsy’s bulk bonus offers below:
Gift Ideas for Different Occasions
Incorporating DIY into your gifts this year opens up an endless world of creativity! From embroidering accessories to tie-dyeing t-shirts, there are truly endless ideas and possibilities for all levels of crafting. Here are a few to get you started!
Embroidery
If you don’t have an embroidery machine, you can easily hand embroider your apparel or accessory of choice! All you’ll need is your apparel or accessory of choice, backing, scissors, embroidery needles, hoop, threads and design pattern. This crafting method does take longer than other methods, so if you’re in a time crunch, consider one of the other methods. However, if time permits and you would like to add a very personalized and wonderful layer to your gift, embroidery is an incredible crafting method. When it comes to embroidery, you can really embroider anything under the sun! You can embroider a logo, initials, a design or a message!
Tie Dye
Tie-dye is a wonderful and easy way to elevate any apparel or accessory item! All you’ll need to tie-dye is: a blank apparel or accessory item, fiber dyes, rubber bands, plastics bags or wrap, wire rack or somewhere safe to place your item to dry, rubber gloves, and protective plastic sheet. Try incorporating fun colors from the season or maybe the recipient’s favorite colors! If you’re looking for a step-by-step on how to tie-dye, check out Threadsy’s how-to article here. Regardless of what type of tie-dye swirl you decide to do or what colors you choose, it’s bound to be a fun activity and an even better gift.
Heat Transfer Vinyl
Heat transfer vinyl, HTV, is a wonderful kind of vinyl material that you can use to customize or personalize any apparel item or accessory. HTV vinyl has two different sides: The first side is the vinyl itself and the second is a heat-activated adhesive backing. Make sure you are using the right temperature, pressure, and timing.
If you’re trying this method out at home, make sure you have the right items. To test this method out, you will need: a vector image or template for your HTV design, your vinyl type, a vinyl cutter and weeding tool, heat-resistant tape to hold down the design, barrier Teflon paper, a towel (to place inside the apparel or accessory item) and a heat source like a Cricut EasyPress Mini to apply the HTV design to your hat. This method is a great way to add a logo, fun monogram, or thanksgiving-esque image to your blank apparel or accessory. Regardless of what you choose, it’s bound to be fun and thoughtful!
Tips for Successful Gift Making
To ensure your DIY and customized gifts are a success, it's important to plan ahead and pay attention to every detail. Make sure you allow yourself enough time to craft, create, and make mistakes! It’s very normal to make mistakes throughout a creative process, so give yourself grace and time to make something wonderful & special. Also, be sure to write down all the important steps and supplies you will need to create a wonderful and customized gift. Be sure to check out Threadsy for all your apparel and accessory needs. Need a place to start? Check out these wonderful recs that are perfect for any customization or craft!
- Bella + Canvas Unisex Heather CVC T-Shirt
- Next Level Apparel Unisex Santa Cruz Pocket Sweatshirt
- Yupoong Adult 5-Panel Classic Trucker Cap
- Comfort Colors Adult Heavyweight T-Shirt
- Threadfast Apparel Unisex Ultimate Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
- Artisan Collection by Reprime "Calibre" Heavy Cotton Canvas Pocket Apron
Time To Create & Give Thanks!
Take your gifts for your loved ones to the next level this year with DIY and customizations – it's not only thoughtful, but also super cost effective. Thanks for tuning in, Threadsy fam, and we wish you a wonderful and safe holiday season!
