Looking for for Sikhism sewing or stiching project or an extra special gift that you can't find online or want to make yourself to give that personal touch? Do-It-Yourself Sikhism sewing and stitching projects are complete with step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to create hard to find specialty Sikh worship and ceremonial items like Sikhism cross stitch samplers, baby's first prayer book, prayer book covers, and even a portable altar and furnishings for Sikhism's holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib.
DIY Prayerbook Cover
Photo © [S Khalsa]
Did you know that Sikhs have a high regard for scripture? A Sikh prayer book is treated with respect and is only used after the hands have been washed. A prayerbook cover is a wonderful gift that you can easily make yourself. Follow illustrated instructions to sew a protective fabric slip cover for a Sikhism Nitnem prayer book, or Amrit Kirtan hymnal.
DIY Prayerbook Pouch
Photo © [S Khalsa]
A pothi pouch is perfect for protecting your prayerbook and also makes a wonderful homemade gift with a special touch. Follow simple step-by-step illustrated instructions and to sew a fabric satchel for Nitnem prayer book, or Amrit Kirtan hymnal.
DIY Baby's First Prayer Book
Photo © [S Khalsa]
Baby's first prayerbook with Sikhism themes is a great way to introduce your infant or toddler to a hands on experience of learning about Sikhism. Looking at the prayerbook regularly helps to prepare baby for reading Nitnem, required prayers, in later life. A prayerbook pothi pouch helps to keep the baby's prayerbook clean when not in use, and is a handy way to carry it along to gurdwara worship programs.
DIY Sikhism Theme Cross Stitch
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Cross stitch is a precise and meditative form of stitchery used for creating decorative emblems. Free cross stitch patterns featuring Sikh symbols, emblems and slogans are great for projects and gifts:
- Wall hangings.
- Clothing items.
- Flags and banners.
- Decorative cushions.
- Altar cloths or ramalas.
- Baby's first prayerbook.
Find ideas for samplers and other cross stitch projects in the Sikhism Cross Stitch Gallery stitched by Susheel Kaur.
DIY Stitch and Sew Portable Altar Furnishings
Photo © [S Khalsa]
Set up a sacred space for Guru Granth Sahib, Sikhism's holy scripture. Build and furnish a portable altar platform (palki) and canopy frame. Stitch and sew canopy, cushions and coverlets (rumalas) to furnish the portable altar by following simple illustrated step by step instructions.
