40 Perfectly Merry Christmas Projects for Festive Sewing
I love to sew for Christmas, and I love to decorate for Christmas. This year I have started decorating early so why not start sewing early too! Of course, I can always sew for Christmas no matter what time of year. Since Christmas time is worth every second you will want to get going.
Here are 40 perfect Christmas sewing projects to get you started this year. Merry Christmas!
One Yard -Two Totes
Round out the magic of gift giving with my free one yard tote pattern. You can make a small and medium tote from one yard of fabric.
I love the gnomes on this fabric; they match my little guy so perfectly! (BTW, this fabric is long out of print, but the manufacturer was Arvidssons Textil if you want to search for it.)
Fabric Trees
Decorate your home with fabric trees that you made using scraps and squares of fabric! This easy tutorial makes beautiful pine trees that are chic and elegant for winter decor.
Oh Holy Night! Christmas Wall Hanging Pattern
My ‘Oh Holy Night’ Quilt wall hanging will make the perfect backdrop for your nativity scene.
Christmas Gnome
By far, my favorite Christmas sewing project ever is the Gnome decoration that I made a few years ago. He’s so jolly and adorable, I think it’s time to take him out again.
Scandinavian Star Ornaments
I used traditional red and white fabrics to make my Scandinavian Star Ornaments, but you can use any fabrics you like to match your holiday decor. It’s easiest to make 2-color ornaments, so I recommend trying that first.
Mini Christmas Stockings
This easy mini Christmas stocking sewing pattern is perfect for filling with holiday treats, gift cards, and other small items. Make a set for a class or team gift.
Reindeer Mug Rug
This Reindeer Mug Rug pattern is so adorable! Now that it’s going to be apple cider and hot chocolate season it will make a perfect gift or craft fair item.
Mini Gnome Ornaments
Sew some adorable Gnome Christmas Ornaments too! Gnomes are in and I love them for every season.
Argyle Christmas Stockings with mini ric rack
Bring back the past with these classic argyle Christmas stockings. You can add a monogram or applique for thoughtful personalization.
Shiny Baubles Tree Skirt
Sew a beautiful and fat quarter friendly tree skirt, designed by Sharon Wasteney. The 3D elements are a sweet touch, and the ornament appliques are an easy way to add a whimsical touch to your tree decorations. Enjoy this free pattern from AllPeopleQuilt.com.
- Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.
Scarves with Vintage Crochet Lace
Get ready for a vintage holiday style with some pretty scarves with lace!
Little Elves Mitten Pattern
Keep little hands warm and save a too-small sweater from being thrown out at the same time with my free little mittens pattern.
Gnome Table Runner
Get ready to host your party; this adorable table runner is perfect for your spread of goodies!
If you can’t tell by now, I love gnomes. I think they are so cute, and you can use them for all holidays and occasions just by changing a few elements. Here is my free sewing pattern for this adorable Christmas Gnome table decoration.
Hot Cocoa Sized Drawstring Gift Bags
These little drawstring bags come in two sizes and and are perfect for giving little gifts! My free pattern includes one size that holds two hot cocoa packets, and another size that holds a mug too.
Christmas Tree Potholder Pattern
These big Christmas Tree Potholders say, ‘I love you enough to make you nice big potholders so you don’t get burned!’ Only you will know that you used stray fat quarters that didn’t match anything else!
Pajama Pants
New pajama pants are one of my most favorite Christmas sewing projects ever. Use my free P.J. Bottoms and Shorts pattern to sew these cute cuffed pants using woven or knit fabric. Pattern includes sizes 12mo – 7/8.
Christmas Irish Chain Quilt
Bring the Christmas spirit with a beautiful Irish Chain Quilt. Start now, and it will be ready in time for gift giving.
Quilted Christmas Tree
For a home that is too small for a full size tree, my Christmas Tree Wall Hanging is perfect. It is ready to hang ornaments on too!
Quilted Advent Calendar
A beautiful Advent Calendar can be so much fun to make; the little details make a special difference on this sewing project. Here is the free pattern by Happy Quilting Melissa so you can sew your own!
Easy Felt Christmas Ornaments
These easy felt ornaments are so quick to make, and add such a charming touch to your holiday decorations!
Gnome Bottle Cover and Gift Bag
Here’s adorable wine bottle bag sewing pattern with a gnome topper in case you love gnomes like I do! . It’s perfect for sharing holiday cheer and for holiday decorating too.
Panel and Irish Chain Quilt
The quilt that I sewed with this pattern was for Halloween, but I wanted to show you how it would look with gnome panels. Use my free sewing pattern to make an adorable (and easy) throw quilt this year. Finished size: 62″ x 74″
Merry and Cheer Christmas Table Runner
Make your holiday table so cute and merry with Melissa’s Christmas table runner pattern.
Peppermint Mini Quilt Pattern
If you only have time to make a mini quilt (for a wall hanging or table topper), this Peppermint Mini Quilt will be just the thing. Its an easy foundation paper piecing pattern!
Plump Partridge Bird Pattern
Christmas birds… these plump partridges are a classic! Match your preferred decor colors and add some lace and twine embellishments for a traditional touch.
Pajama Pants for the Family
If you want to make pajamas in all sizes, head over to sew4home.com for a free sewing pattern to do just that! Do you open new pajamas on Christmas Eve?
Snowflake Applique Throw Pillows
Decorate your couches with Snowflake pillows – what a jolly sewing project to get ready for Christmas!
Christmas Tree Skirt
Sew a beautiful star shaped Christmas tree skirt. The free pattern on Gathered.how is easily sizable for all tree and floor sizes. Most of the pieces are 2.5″ strips which means…you got it; Jelly Roll!!
Jolly Log Cabin Table Runner
Sew this beautiful table runner for a festive table this season. It’s the perfect project size to make a few if you’re giving lots of gifts this year.
Christmas Paw Stocking
Make sure to include your best friends and fur babies for Christmas this year. Sew them a paw stocking for all their treats and toys. Head to pillarboxblue.com for a free sewing pattern.
Nested Trees Table Runner
This is one of my favorites and will be decorating my table this season. Check out this free pattern for Nested Trees table runner.
Merry Stars Quilt
Here’s a perfectly festive Merry Stars quilt pattern for you to try out this year. The holly applique in the corners give the added Christmas touch.
Cinnamon Trees
Bring on the aromatics! Sew these fabulous cinnamon tree ornaments to look and smell lovely throughout the season.
Panel Quilt with Stars
Stars are the perfect quilt block to add to a panel quilt, especially for Christmas! Here’s my easy free pattern for making a panel quilt with stars in the corners and a nice border.
No Sew Christmas Tree Collar
I went to the store a few days ago and saw SO many different tree collars for sale! This easy no-sew project from The Shabby Tree is not only trending this year, but it’s also inexpensive. You can make this tree accessory to fit any tree height and width, and this is made with contact paper so you can achieve the look you want with vinyl, contact paper, wrapping paper, or any other wrap you can think of.
Elf Gift Bags
Make a set of elf pants gift bags for under your tree, or for the teachers that you love. Use my free pattern and add the cuteness to your day.
Jelly Roll Rug
Have you got your Christmas colors all figured out, but something’s missing in your home decor? This fabulous tutorial from Create Whimsy may be just what you need. Grab your Christmas Jelly Roll and get started today. I think you’ll be really pleased with the results.
Kid Robes
Level the pajama gifts up one notch with this free sewing pattern from Heather Handmade. Robes all around!
Christmas Tree Wall Hanging
You could hang this quilt on the wall, or you could use it as a lap quilt. Whatever you choose, Christmas just got a little sweeter.
Star Floor Pillow
Use traditional colors, or go nuts when you sew this star pattern floor pillow. The star pattern makes it perfect for Christmas, and it’s a great bed for your fur baby, or perfect for a place to rest and read.
Happy Handmade Holidays!
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