Here’s a collection of gifts that might be appropriate for your dad? I don’t know him, so it’s tough for me to say. Perhaps they’d be good patterns for you to sew for yourself?

Mood, easy wallet

Elbe Textiles, Sorrento Bucket Hat

Polkadot Chair, waxed canvas travel bag



Mood, tool roll/apron

Sewing Directory, Dopp/wash bag

The Desmond Roll Top Backpack from Taylor Tailor

Burda Style, Neck pillow

Elbe Textiles, Sage Tee
This one is no longer free, but is still a great pattern!

In addition to the free Undershirt above, Thread Theory Patterns has a range of men’s sewing patterns

Closet Case Patterns, scrap busting pouf

Wine Tote Bag, free pattern from Taylor Tailor

Mood, Bow tie and neck tie

In addition to some great free patterns for men, Elbe Textiles has the Trigg Shorts, Akerfeldt Coat and Sanders Button Up

Want to get printing?
Email your PDF pattern files through to Chchsews@gmail.com to get started. A0 printing is $6 per sheet.