The holiday season is the best time of year for handmade sewists.
It usually starts in late summer or early fall. You start making your list of all the items you'd like to create for the holidays. It could be a giant list of of gifts you want to make for friends and family.
Or perhaps you love to create holiday decorations and festive creations all season long. No matter what you enjoy, you will LOVE our Christmas Sewing Projects list.
It usually starts in late summer or early fall. You start making your list of all the items you'd like to create for the holidays. It could be a giant list of of gifts you want to make for friends and family.
Or perhaps you love to create holiday decorations and festive creations all season long. No matter what you enjoy, you will LOVE our Christmas Sewing Projects list.
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We've put together a HUGE list of over 65 Christmas sewing projects.
Most of them are easy enough for a beginner but they are beautiful and creative enough for even the advanced sewists.
Plus, the majority of them are FREE patterns and tutorials. There are a few that you'd pay for, but they were so stinking cute I couldn't leave them off the list.
Most of them are easy enough for a beginner but they are beautiful and creative enough for even the advanced sewists.
Plus, the majority of them are FREE patterns and tutorials. There are a few that you'd pay for, but they were so stinking cute I couldn't leave them off the list.
We've divided them up into categories to make it a little bit easier to sort through since there are so many to choose from. So scroll through and find what you need. Happy Sewing!!
65+ Christmas Sewing Projects
Red Shoe Stocking from Puperita
DIY Christmas Stocking Patterns and Tutorials
Dress up your mantel with these easy, DIY Christmas stocking patterns.Simply choose the material you want to work with and find the post that matches. From sweaters to felt to blankets, you can use almost anything to create custom stockings you'll love.
- Christmas Stocking Idea from Mary Martha Mama
- Free Cuffed Stocking Pattern from Pattern Revolution
- Personalized Christmas Stocking from Artsy Fartsy Mama
- Vintage Felt Stocking from Sew Simple Home
- Upcycled Sweater Stocking from Sustain My Craft Habit
- Wine Dispenser Stocking from Beginner Sewing Projects
- Easy Christmas Stocking + Mini Stocking from Sew Simple Home
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Ice Skate Stocking from Sew Simple Home |
- Red Shoe Stocking from Puperita
- DIY Blanket Scarf Stocking from I Should Be Mopping the Floor
- Tips for Sewing Felt Stockings from Heather Handmade
- Mini Christmas Stockings from Twig + Tale
- Ice Skate Stocking form Sew Simple Home
Check out even more DIY stocking patterns
Sewing Christmas decorations is a great family tradition to start.
Make a simple garland or work as a family to create a Christmas quilt.
Each year as you unpack your decorations, you'll love pouring over the memories of making each item.
Make a simple garland or work as a family to create a Christmas quilt.
Each year as you unpack your decorations, you'll love pouring over the memories of making each item.
- Patchwork Stars from Pollywoggles
- DIY Christmas Tree Skirt from Cucicucicoo
- Winter Mitten Garland from Sew Simple Home
- Vintage Christmas Light Garland from If Only They Would Nap
- Cozy Flannel Christmas Blanket from Life Sew Savory
- Mini Stocking Advent Calendar from See Lindsay
- Starry Night Table Runner from Sew Simple Home
Winter Mitten Garland from Sew Simple home |
- 30 Minute Blanket Tutorial from Rae Gun Ramblings
- DIY Pom Pom Tree Skirt from Swoodson Says
- Reindeer Sleigh Garland from Mother Grimm Designs
- Mini Santa Hat and Toy Bag from Sew Simple Home
- Christmas Tissue Box from Super Mom No Cape
- DIY Fabric Advent Calendar from Artsy Fartsy Mama
- Snowflake Garland from Sew Simple Home
- Star Holiday Bunting from Sew Simple Home
- Fleece Christmas Decorations from Heather Handmade
- Christmas Quilt from Sew Simple Home
- Fabric Christmas Village from Ameroonie Designs
- Hanging Felt Christmas Tree from Easy Felt Crafts
- No Sew Felt Christmas Tree Skirt from Sew Simple Home
- Holiday Buffalo Bunting from Sew Simple Home
Christmas Ornament Placemat from Thread Riding Hood
Christmas Kitchen Sewing
Much of the holiday season is spent in the kitchen preparing yummy food, sweet treats and lots of memories.Sew up some fun Christmas kitchen projects to make it more festive.
- Christmas Tree Trivet from Call Ajaire
- Christmas Tree Pot Holder from The Sewing Directory
- Create a Christmas Table Runner from Vicky Meyers Creations
- Mrs. Claus Hot Pad from Ameroonie Designs
- Festive Hanging Towel from Sew Simple Home
Hanging Towel Pattern from Sew Simple Home |
- Hanging Towel from Sew Simple Home
- DIY Christmas Pot Holder from Rae Gun Ramblings
- Gingerbread Hot Pad from Sew Simple Home
- Christmas Ornament Placemat from Thread Riding Hood
- Holiday Recipe Hanging Towel from Sew Simple Home
These DIY Christmas Pillows are perfect for adding a little something to your home during the holidays.
Not committed to making a pillow you have to store? Check out our envelope pillow tutorial and create pillow covers for any holiday.
- Buffalo Plaid Pillow from If Only They Would Nap
- Santa Pillow Tutorial from Pattern Revolution
- Christmas Tree Pillow from Sew Simple Home
- Christmas Throw Pillows from Life Sew Savory
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Christmas Tree Pillow from Sew Simple Home |
- Reindeer Pillow Tutorial from Rae Gun Ramblings
- Christmas Pom Pom Pillow from Thread Riding Hood
- Christmas Pillow Covers from Made for Mermaids
Love holiday pillows like me? We've collected over 40 Christmas pillow project ideas.
Sew Your Own Christmas Ornaments
Christmas ornaments are one of my FAVORITE holiday traditions.Each year we give our children a new ornament and when they leave home some day they will take all of them with them for their own tree.
I love trying to decide and create a new ornament for them each year. Here are some I've found this year.
- Felt Deer Applique Ornament from Lulu and Celeste
- Christmas Tree Felt Ornament from Colored Buttons
- DIY Mitten Keepsake Ornament from Sew Simple Home
- Prairie Point Star Ornament from Super Mom No Cape
- T-shirt Ornaments from Swoodson Says
- Buffalo Embroidery Hoops from Sew Simple Home
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Unicorn Ornament and Felt Rainbow Ornament from Sew Simple Home |
- Rudolph Felt Applique Ornaments from Dimensions Needlecrafts
- Gingerbread People Ornaments from Sew Simple Home
- Felt Paw Print Ornament from Blue Bear Wood
- Christmas Bell Ornaments from Intelligent Domestications
- Christmas Tree and Stocking Ornaments from Made for Mermaids
- Felt Unicorn Ornament from Sew Simple Home
- Gift Card Ornament from Heather Handmade
- Llama Felt Ornament from Sew Simple Home
- Sawtooth Star Ornament from Super Mom No Cape
- Easy Star Ornament from Lulu and Celeste
- Rainbow Ornament from Sew Simple Home
Love felt ornaments? Give got a HUGE list of fantastic felt ornaments.
Christmas Handmade Wrapping Ideas
Making handmade gift wrap is a great way to make your Christmas gifts extra special. We've rounded up some of our favorite DIY wrapping ideas.
- T-shirt Gift Wrapping Idea from Swoodson Says
- Felt Reindeer Treat Bags from Sew Simple Home
- Christmas Tree Bag from Sustain My Craft Habit
- Patchwork Drawstring Bag from Polka Dot Chair
- Easy Gift Card Holder from Sew Simple Home
- Burlap Reusable Bags from Love Our Real Life
- Santa Sack Pattern from Sew Simple Home
- Fabric Gift Tags from Life Sew Savory
- Drawstring Gift Bag from Happiest Camper
Want felt ornaments with full step by step photo tutorials and none of the hassel? Grab the Fun and Festive Felt Ornament eBook for just $5.50. Includes 5 printable felt ornament patterns and photo tutorials. PLUS, a bonus felt holly and ivy garland pattern. No need to access the internet each time you want to make your own.
There are some really cute and creative ideas in here.
- Reindeer Applique Pajamas from Sew Simple Home
- Baby "ugly" Christmas Sweater from Heather Handmade
- DIY Pom Pom Cowl from Rae Gun Ramblings
- Free Kids Christmas Pajama Pattern from Sew Simple Home
- Wine Ugly Christmas Sweater from Seams Sew Lo
- Frosty Mittens and Snow Cap from Sew Simple Home
- Oh Christmas Tree Skirt from Made by Jack's Mum
- Polar Express Pajamas from Dukes and Dutchesses
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Santa Hat Pattern from Sew Simple Home |
- Santa Hat Pattern for kids and adults from Sew Simple Home
- Santa Aviator Hat from The Tiptoe Fairy
- Reindeer Cap from Twig + Tale
- Christmas Muff for Girls from Made for Mermaids
- Santa Hat from Sew Simple Home
- Reindeer Pocket Pattern from Made by Jack's Mum

Christmas Sewing Gift Ideas
Looking for a quick Christmas gift idea?Here are some super fun and fast sewing gifts including a bunch of adorable softies!
- DIY Felt Gingerbread House from Heather Handmade
- Mini Snowman Softie from Felt with Love Designs
- Winter Wonderland Pouch from Sew Simple Home
- Christmas Tree Softie from Swoodson Says
- Penguin Sewing Pattern from Colored Buttons
- Fabric Gift Card Holder from Sew Simple Home
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Winter Mug Rug Pattern from Sew Simple Home |
- 12 Days of Christmas Hand Puppets from Felt with Love Designs
- Envelope Softie for Santa from Colored Buttons
- Christmas Baby Blocks from Swoodson Says
- Joy Mug Rug from Sew Simple Home
- Reindeer PDF from Sis Boom
- Gingerbread Man Stuffie from Pollywoggles
- Winter Mug Rug Pattern from Sew Simple Home
- Gnome Mug Rug from Sulky America
That's right. Sew up some reusable gift bags or adorable ways to wrap those Christmas gifts.
Everyone will be so impressed and you'll have a way to gift again next year.
Everyone will be so impressed and you'll have a way to gift again next year.
- How to Sew Gift Bags from Do-It-Yourself Danielle
- Fabric Gift Bag Pattern from Apple Green Cottage
- Boxed Corner Gift Bag from Cucicucicoo
- DIY Santa Sacks from Organized 31
- How to Make Gift Tags from Apple Green Cottage
- Fabric Gift Bags from I Should Be Mopping the Floor
- Santa Sack from Made for Mermaids
- Fortune Cookie Pouch from Little Moo Designs
- Wine Gift Bag from Winter Wear Designs
Looking for a great holiday gift idea? Look no further than our Everyday Mug Rug Pattern Bundle!
This bundle includes 4 mug rug sewing patterns, full color photo tutorials, and printable sewing patterns. These easy holiday sewing projects are perfect for beginners and make great gifts for friends and family.
This bundle includes 4 mug rug sewing patterns, full color photo tutorials, and printable sewing patterns. These easy holiday sewing projects are perfect for beginners and make great gifts for friends and family.