Five Star Gift Ideas

For your friend who loves tailoring, why not consider a thoughtful and personalized gift that will ignite their passion for their craft? Here are a few ideas that might make their birthday extra special:

1. Sewing Machine: A high-quality sewing machine is an essential tool for any tailor. Look for a model with advanced features, such as different stitching options, automatic needle threading, and adjustable speed settings. This gift will not only expand their capabilities but also show your support for their tailoring journey.

2. Tailoring Workshop: Consider gifting your friend a workshop or class where they can learn advanced tailoring techniques or explore a specific area of interest. Whether it's pattern making, dressmaking, or hand embroidery, these workshops can provide valuable knowledge and inspiration.

3. Tailoring Tools and Supplies: Every tailor needs a well-equipped toolbox. Surprise your friend with a selection of top-quality tools, such as dressmaker's shears, measuring tapes, pin cushions, thread snips, and a variety of sewing needles. Additionally, you could also gift them a collection of beautiful fabrics, thread sets, and buttons to inspire their creativity.

4. Fashion Design Software: If your friend enjoys experimenting with designs digitally, consider getting them fashion design software. These tools are designed to bring ideas to life through virtual sketches, pattern making, and even 3D modeling. It's a fantastic gift for someone who wants to take their tailoring skills to the next level.

5. Fashion Coffee Table Books: Help your friend expand their knowledge and find inspiration with beautifully illustrated coffee table books on tailoring, fashion history, or iconic fashion designers. These books can be a great resource for learning new techniques and finding fresh ideas for future projects.

6. Personalized Sewing Kit: Put together a custom sewing kit for your friend with their name or initials embroidered on the case. Include all the basic sewing essentials like needles, a thimble, a seam ripper, different types of threads, and a small pin magnet. This thoughtful gift serves both practical and sentimental purposes.

7. Magazine Subscription: Consider gifting your friend a subscription to a fashion or tailoring magazine. This way, they can stay up to date with the latest trends, read interviews with industry experts, and explore new areas of interest within the fashion world.

Remember, the best gifts are those that show you understand and support your friend's interests. By choosing a gift that aligns with their passion for tailoring, you'll not only make them feel special but also encourage their creative pursuits.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date when she/he was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”