I bought something for myself today that's a great sewing tool-- Totes has a line of inexpensive "things" for men. One is an LED headlamp which shines a super bright beam of light from your forehead on to whatever you're working on (my husband says I look like something from Grey's Anatomy. It's comfortable and adjustable and costs around $10. I'm so happy I decided to treat myself when doing some early Christms shopping. Great for men or women.