18 free DIY birthday gifts for mom
Our moms are the light of our lives. Hardworking, loving and always your number one fan, moms deserve to know just how special they are. One way to show your appreciation is by making her a handmade birthday gift.
We’ve collected 18 DIY birthday gifts for mom to inspire you to get creative. The time and effort these projects and patterns require will show her just how much you care. Pour love into these gifts and we just know your mom will appreciate it!
18 free DIY birthday gifts for mom
1. Sew a DIY bag
Bags make great DIY birthday gifts for moms as they’re both practical and fun! We have a huge range of bag patterns here on Gathered including this gorgeous patchwork sunset beach bag pattern.
Quilt this bag for your mom and fill it with beach-themed goodies like a towel, new sunglasses, beach snacks and a tropical drink.
2. DIY bath bombs
You simply can’t go wrong with a bath bomb. Rather than paying for bath products from an expensive retailer, make your own with our how to make bath bombs tutorial.
We have easy step-by-step instructions you can follow or a handy YouTube video that takes you through the process. Pop these bath bombs in a DIY fabric gift bag and you’re good to gift.
3. DIY birthday gifts for yoga-loving moms
Help your mom find her zen with our yoga-themed DIY birthday gifts. Learn how to sew a yoga mat bag and knit some matching socks using our yoga sock pattern.
If yoga isn't your mom's thing, check out these crafty sports patterns. From tennis bands to gym shorts, these useful items are great for active moms.
4. Crochet her some new placemats
Home decor makes a wonderful birthday gift and these placemats are the perfect choice. Learn how to make crochet placemats with our free pattern and gift them to your mom alongside a bottle of her favourite fizz. She’ll be dinner party ready in no time!
5. Knit her a cosy cardi
Keep out the evening chill with our chunky cardigan knitting pattern. This lovely knit is a great DIY birthday gift for mom, no matter her age. Buy wool in her favourite colour to make the present extra special.
6. Make her a plant pot
Green-fingered moms will love our DIY plant hanger. Using a fun punch needle technique, this colourful beauty is a joy to hang around the home. Buy her a new houseplant to pop inside and give it to your mom on her birthday.
7. Soothing oils
Help your mom relax on her big day with our handmade oils. We show you how to make DIY cuticle oil and DIY lavender oil, both perfect for giving her a relaxing experience.
Pair these oils with some sleep spray, a DIY sleep mask and our natural lip balm for the ultimate pamper package.
8. Make her home smell nice
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Wax melts and candles are fail-safe DIY birthday gifts for moms. Beautiful and calming, both items make great presents and can easily be handmade.
Our TikTok video above takes you through the steps but if you need more, follow our how to make wax melts tutorial here on Gathered.
For candles, we have a candlemaking guide as well as a lovely candle painting tutorial. These give your handmade candles a little bit of extra glamour that every birthday girl deserves.
9. Handmade jewellery
DIY birthday gifts for mom are best when they can be worn, making jewellery the perfect option. We have a huge range of jewellery-making tutorials here on Gathered covering everything from necklaces to bracelets.
One of our favourites has to be our brass earring tutorial. Chic yet simple, these elegant earrings will go with every outfit.
10. Handmade hair accessories
From gorgeous hair bows to sweet scrunchies, we have a beautiful selection of elegant hair accessory patterns here on Gathered. Learn how to make a hair bow like the one above or embroider your own scrunchies and create a pretty hair accessory for her to use.
11. Build a birdbox
Bird boxes make wonderful DIY birthday gifts for mom. They encourage nature into the garden and may even provide her with a new bird-watching hobby!
Use our how to build a birdhouse tutorial and customise your birdbox with fun colours or decorations. If she already has a birdbox, try making our upcycled bird feeder instead.
12. DIY vase and flowers
This dual DIY birthday gift for mom is a brilliant present for those with a love of flowers. First follow our how to make a terrazzo vase tutorial to create this cool, speckled vase.
Then explore our collection of paper flowers to make some blooms. There are many paper flowers to choose from so take a look and find a bunch she loves.
13. Stitch markers
Creative moms will love receiving these sweet stitch markers. Ideal for crocheters or knitters, stitch markers are used to mark important stitches, keeping them visible while the project is in progress.
Use our how to make stitch markers tutorial to make your mom some for her birthday – you never know when she might need them!
14. Mark her page with a bookmark
If your mom is a big reader then we have the present for you. Use our collection of three bookmark cross-stitch patterns and stitch her up a new, useful tool.
Pair with a good book and tasty treat and you’ve created a DIY birthday gift for mom she’ll adore.
15. DIY coasters
These dainty coasters make sweet birthday presents and will be loved by moms who like to host. We show you how to press flowers and turn them into these resin coasters.
Gift your resin coasters along with a bottle of their favourite drink and you’ve got a handmade, last-minute DIY birthday gift for mom.
16. Sleepwear
Sew your mom her very own sleep set with our collection of nighttime patterns. From our dressing gown pattern to our pyjama sewing pattern, we have lots of projects to help your mom sleep soundly.
For extra bonus points make her some pom pom slippers in matching fabric!
17. Crochet a comfy blanket
There’s nothing quite like cosying up under a blanket and our free granny square blanket pattern is no exception. Take your time and crochet this blanket with love, gifting it to her on a milestone birthday.
18. DIY birthday gifts for mom: tech-related!
Our final set of gift ideas is all about protecting her tech. We show you how to embroider your own tablet cover or, if you aren’t a stitcher, how to knit our DIY tablet cover.
If your mom prefers using her laptop, make her a sleeve using our laptop cover pattern. We have a phone cover pattern too. Easy to make yet ever so useful, these gifts can be used for years to come.
Create a present she’ll love with our DIY birthday gifts for mom
Handmade last-minute DIY birthday gifts for moms don’t have to be complicated. Just think of something she loves (whether that’s gardening, reading, sport etc.) and base your gift around that hobby.
Customise these projects and patterns with colours she loves and remember to pop your present in a handmade gift bag. Ta-Dah! You’ve created a thoughtful gift your mom will love.
Finish off your DIY birthday gift for mom with a card
Every gift needs a matching card so why not make your mom one with our collection of cardmaking tutorials? We have hundreds of free birthday card templates and printables for you to make.
