How To Treat Loved Ones And Feel Good Too

Christmas is for caring, sharing and smiling and you’re guaranteed to be grinning if you’ve sourced individual gifts and saved money in the process.

How do I do that, we hear you ask. Simple – just head down to your nearest Zip Yard store.

Our motto ‘if it fits under a sewing machine we can repair and alter it’ also applies to making bespoke gifts for family and friends.

Use our seamstresses’ imagination and add a touch of class to your gifting – not just for Christmas but for birthdays and special occasions too.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. Fancy Dress Costumes For Kids

With Frozen 2 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hitting cinemas, youngsters are clamouring for film themed outfits. Swerve expensive shop-bought creations by letting our stores bring fabric to life – and we’ll make sure the costume is a perfect fit too.

2. Home Furnishings

If a friend or family member has moved into a new home this year – or is planning to in 2020 – what better gift than bespoke curtains, cushions or a duvet cover. The fabric doesn’t have to be brand new of course as you can find plenty of pre-loved treasures in charity shops.

3. Tailored Toys

With a little help from your friends at The Zip Yard, a ‘plain’ cuddly toy (again, this can be a secondhand find) can easily be transformed into a sports club mascot, superhero/heroine or favourite TV character. We can also embroider names for a truly personal touch.

4. Tablet Covers

Made using a quilted fabric to suit the owner’s hobby or interest or you may prefer a more professional look for office use. We can add a pocket for earbuds too.

5. Drawstring Bags

Ideal for carrying sports/swimming kit and toiletries and for sleepovers, these can also be embroidered with the person’s name. Bring us the fabric and we’ll sprint into action.

And there’s something else – we can make Christmas stockings!

To take your gift-giving to a new level, visit your nearest Zip Yard. For full details, head to our Store Locations page.