Christmas is a time of giving, and what better way to show your loved ones you care than with a handmade gift? Sewing Christmas gifts is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your presents. Not only will you be able to give something truly unique, but it will also be made with love. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewer, there are plenty of sewing projects that make great Christmas gifts. From cozy blankets and scarves to personalized bags and accessories, these sewing Christmas gifts will be sure to please your friends and family.
For those just starting out with sewing, simple projects such as pillows and pouches are perfect for beginners. With just a few basic supplies, you can create something special that your loved ones will appreciate. If you’re feeling more adventurous, why not try making a quilt or an apron? These larger projects take more time but the end result is worth it!
For those looking for something extra special for the holidays, custom-made bags and accessories make great gifts. You can create unique items such as purses, clutches and even laptop cases that show off your skills while being practical at the same time. For added personalization, why not embroider initials or names onto the fabric?
If you’re looking for something quick to sew up in time for Christmas, then look no further than cozy winter accessories like hats and scarves. Not only do they make wonderful presents but they’ll also keep your loved ones warm throughout the winter months! Simple patterns are available online which means you can whip up several items in no time at all – perfect if you need to make multiple gifts this holiday season!
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1. Leg Lamp Christmas Ornament
It isn't Christmas if your family hasn't watched A Christmas Story at least once during the holiday season! Show off your love of this family classic with a fun DIY ornament that uses fabric scraps and basic embroidery skills. This Leg Lamp Christmas Ornament is ...
2. Boat Ornament with Stitched Sail
"Dear little boat ornaments - they are quick and simple to make and only require little bits of fabric, cardboard and other things you probably already have. The boat is made from recycled cardboard and the little sail can be hand or machine stitched. And ...
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3. Free Scrappy Christmas Tree Pattern
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4. Christmas Table Runner Free Sewing Pattern
"This Christmas table runner is a good project for those trying to learn quilting, and it is also my way of getting to know my new sewing machine. This Christmas table runner is a simple design I got from my last summer trip to Eastern ...
5. Easy Sock Snowman Tutorial
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6. Christmas Ribbon Ornament Tutorial
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7. Christmas in July ~ Candy Canes
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8. Christmas Tree Pot Holder Tutorial
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9. A Bit of Cheer Foundations
Use up the tiniest bits of fabric in a trio of two-color ornaments. Don’t be intimidated by their diminutive size—we’ve got the patterns for foundation piecing here. ...
10. Be-Ribboned Skirt and T-Shirt
Use this Christmas craft to make a be-ribboned skirt and t-shirt, or just learn how to "be-ribbon" anything for the holidays! This free, easy sewing pattern is a great craft idea for Christmas gifts. Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but having an outfit ...
11. Cabin Christmas Quilted Ornaments
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12. Rustic Burlap Christmas Stocking
Add warmth, style, and cheer to your hearth this holiday season with this Rustic Burlap Christmas Stocking. If you love the shabby-chic look (and Christmas!) as much as we do, this free sewing pattern is a must-add to your holiday crafts list. After all, there's ...
13. Simple Snowman DIY Ornament
The Simple Snowman DIY Ornament is a great project to make yourself or with a little helper. Take any scraps of felt from your stash and put them to use on these quaint DIY felt ornaments. The micro-sized aspect of these Christmas Tree trimmings enhance ...
14. Sewing Pattern Christmas Gift Wrap
If your sewing room is filled with torn or old sewing patterns, don't toss them out. Turn them into gift wrap for the holidays instead with this tutorial for Sewing Pattern Christmas Gift Wrap. A fun and personalized alternative to store bought wrapping paper, this ...
15. Felt Nativity Scene Playset Pattern
There are few stories as precious as the story of Jesus' birth. From the guiding star to the presentation of gifts, it is a tale that keeps the whole family enraptured. Now you can flex your Christmas storytelling muscle with this Felt Nativity Scene Playset ...
16. Christmas Hand Warmers
Festive as can be, these Christmas Hand Warmers will be the perfect stocking stuffer for everyone on your list! This beginner sewing pattern won't take you long to make. From the blogger: "This great pattern for Christmas Hand Warmers is just what ...
17. Free Sewn Ornament Patterns
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18. Faux Santa Shirt Tutorial
If you're short on time but are still searching for the best idea for family pictures this Christmas, then you'll love this Faux Santa Shirt Tutorial! A quick project that you can make in no time, this easy no-sew project uses iron-on transfers and can ...
19. Hand Sewn Felt Reindeer Tutorial
Grab the free cut file and paper template for a felt reindeer. This is perfect for creating ornaments or making larger to create a stuffed toy. ...
20. Mini Felt Camper Christmas Ornament
Add some vintage Christmas vibes to your tree this holiday season with this adorable embroidery hoop ornament. This Mini Felt Camper Christmas Ornament is the perfect opportunity to show off your embroidery skills and uses an embroidery hoop, pom poms, and budget-friendly felt. This DIY ...
21. Apron with Detachable Oven Mitt Pattern
Our readers can never get enough free apron patterns! If you've been searching for a new simple sewing project, then you'll love this Apron with Detachable Oven Mitt Pattern. Made using printed cotton and ...
22. Vintage Christmas Wreath Beaded & Embroidered Ornaments
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23. Felt Christmas Mushroom Ornaments
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24. Cute Coffee Sleeve
With this Cute Coffee Sleeve you will keep your coffee warm all throughout the holiday season! This perfect stocking stuffer idea uses thermal fabric to keep your coffee hot without burning your fingers. This adorable holiday craft creatively uses a cardboard coffee sleeve template as ...
25. Hanging Christmas Hearts
Share the love you have for Christmas by sewing up these adorable Hanging Christmas Hearts. It's a great project for using up scraps, especially because you can use just about any fabric, whether it's Christmas and winter-themed or not. It's also super easy and perfect for ...
26. One Hour Table Runner Tutorial
"This One Hour Table Runner Tutorial provides detailed step-by-step instructions with lots of photos to complete two table runners in approximately two hours, so one table runner takes one hour. One will be the reverse of the other. Keep one and gift one! Detailed instructions ...
27. Embroidered Snowflake Ornament Tutorial
"See how easy it is to hand stitch a snowflake with this free snowflake embroidery pattern and tutorial for making an embroidery hoop ornament. You'll see how to stain the hoop dark brown, how to add some sparkle with seed beads and sequins, and the ...
28. Felt Stars DIY Christmas Decorations
"Add a cozy look to your Christmas tree with a set of your own DIY Christmas star ornaments. The felt star decorations are a free PDF pattern you'll be able to use for a number of projects, like this star softie for kids, or a ...
29. Scented Christmas Sachets
Giving presents around the holidays can be expensive, but making homemade Christmas gifts is a thoughtful way to show you care. These Scented Christmas Sachets are easy, affordable, and sure to bring holiday cheer to your loved ones. These pretty, fragrant sachets require no sewing, ...
30. Hogwarts House Christmas Ornaments
Give the Harry Potter fan in your life the ultimate Christmas gift with these super fun Hogwarts House Christmas Ornaments. These Harry Potter-inspired ornaments are incredibly quick to make and are a great DIY gift for the bookworm in your life. This charming quilting project ...
31. Simple No-Sew Quilted Ornaments (with Printable Templates)
Quilting is an impressive skill to have, though sometimes it's fun to fake it. With these Simple No-Sew Quilted Ornaments (with Printable Templates), you can create a pretty faux-quilted ornament that will look spectacular on any Christmas tree. You don't even have ...
32. Peppermint Yo-Yo Placemats
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33. Embroidered Hexagon Ornament Sewing Pattern
If you want your Christmas tree to have a unique, rough-hewn finish with personal flair, then your holidays won't be complete without this Embroidered Hexagon Ornament Sewing Pattern! Using two basted hexagons and one felt hexagon, this 1.5-inch DIY ornament will transform any Christmas tree. ...
34. Christmas Hexie Tea Towel
"Learn how to sew a Christmas Hexie Tea Towel with this sewing tutorial. This is the perfect project for a long car-ride or an evening spent cuddled up on the couch by the fireplace. This project takes a minimal amount of fabric and can be ...
35. Darling DIY Christmas Pillows in 30 Minutes
Are you looking for a holiday home decor project? Try sewing these Darling DIY Christmas Pillows in 30 Minutes! Each simple DIY decorative pillow will take 30 minutes or less to make, using budget-friendly materials like felt. You can ...
36. Mini Christmas Gnome Stocking Tutorial
The Christmas season will be here before we know it, so let’s begin creating holiday decor now! Stockings are a festive tradition that can be used for many years and personalized for the household. When combined with a Scandinavian-style gnome ...
37. The Best Christmas Stocking Pattern
"Want a new set of diy Christmas stockings for the entire family? Right on time: Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage designed a new (free!) Christmas stocking pattern that's not just an ordinary one. These stockings are reversible, so you'll be able to match ...
38. Family Heirloom Christmas Stocking
Preserve a piece of your past by learning how to make a stocking out of a family antique. The Family Heirloom Christmas Stocking teaches you how to make stockings using fabric that belonged to a precious item. Whether it's your or your grandma's wedding dress, ...
39. Nutcracker Ornament Table Runner
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40. Felt Christmas Advent Calendar
"Learn how to make your own Felt Christmas Advent Calendar with this tutorial! This is the perfect way to countdown to Christmas and enjoy the whole month of December! Fill each pocket with a small treat, gift or even an act of service prompt. My ...
41. Geometric Gemstones Ornament Sewing Patterns
Traditional glass ornaments can be pretty on the Christmas tree, but sometimes you want to break the festive deck-the-halls mold. If you want to give your Christmas decor a sleek modern update, then you'll adore these Geometric Gemstones Ornament Sewing Patterns! These DIY Christmas tree ...
42. Christmas Floor Pillow Pattern
Christmas is by far the coziest time of the year, and now you can bring that comfort wherever you go with this Christmas Floor Pillow Pattern! Use it as a makeshift chair to open presents near the tree, or pack it on the way to ...
43. Whimsical Fabric Ornaments
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44. Embroidered Pennant Ornament
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45. Adorable Argyle Christmas Stocking Pattern
Don't settle for the expected reds and greens, and create a colorful DIY stocking in your favorite fabrics with this Christmas sewing project. This Adorable Argyle Christmas Stocking Pattern uses beginner quilting techniques and comes with a free stocking pattern that you can print out ...
46. Joy to the World Cross Stitch Sampler
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47. Denim Christmas Stockings
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48. Easy Ruched Christmas Tree Skirt
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49. Vintage Tennis Racket Needlework Decor
Combine your love of cross stitch with fun holiday crafting for this unique piece of Christmas decor. This Vintage Tennis Racket Needlework Decor shows you how to turn thrift store tennis rackets into charmingly colorful Christmas decorating ideas. This DIY Christmas craft comes with printable ...
50. Christmas Baubles Printable Lacing Card Ornaments
These free printable Christmas Baubles aren't just that. These printables double as lacing cards that both kids and adults can decorate for a fun wintertime activity! Download these Christmas Baubles Printable Lacing Cards, cut out the baubles, and practice sewing. These festive ...
51. Felt Tree Ornament with Decorative Machine Stitching
The Felt Tree Ornament with Decorative Machine Stitching is the perfect excuse to work on your machine embroidery skills. If your sewing machine has some cute stitch patterns that you've never had the opportunity to use, this is it! This ornament takes ...
52. Mini Mittens Sewn Christmas Ornament
Sewn Christmas ornament patterns make lovely additions to your Christmas tree. You will beam with pride when you display your handiwork with this Mini Mittens Sewn Christmas Ornament. This wholly customizable Christmas ornament idea can be hung on your tree, added to other projects, or ...
53. DIY Scented Ornaments
Learn how to sew ornaments with this unique and charming idea. The DIY Scented Ornaments are made out of scrappy pieces of fabric and made to help your house smell swell during the holiday months. You cannot bake Christmas cookies or candy ...
54. Faux Fur Tabletop Christmas Tree
As autumn approaches, it's the perfect time of year to start creating winter holiday decor! In this tutorial, we will use an unconventional and unexpected material, faux fur, to make a tabletop Christmas tree. This Faux Fur Tabletop Christmas Tree will look ...
55. How to Make an Ugly Sweater + 5 Ugly Christmas Sweater Ideas
We have all seen them. Ugly Christmas sweaters. Often, someone will wear a store-bought or homemade ugly Christmas sweater for a party, contest, or other holiday celebration. Learn How to Make an Ugly Sweater Plus 5 Ugly Christmas Sweater Ideas can be found right here. ...
56. Vintage Christmas Wreath Beaded & Embroidered Ornaments
🎄🎅☃ These gorgeous vintage-style Christmas hand embroidery ornaments will turn your house into a home this winter.
57. 'Tis the Season Christmas Tree Skirt
Spruce up your Christmas tree with this 'Tis the Season Christmas Tree Skirt. There's no sight quite like that of a Christmas tree lit up at night and decorated with ornaments. DIY Christmas tree skirts keep the magic alive by ...
58. 3-D Hexagon Ornament Sewing Pattern
If you like the sleek modern look of geometric designs, then your Christmas decor is ready-set. Get a festive minimalist look in minutes with this ridiculously simple 3-D Hexagon Ornament Sewing Pattern! These DIY Christmas tree ornaments use four one-inch basted hexagons glued together to ...
59. Christmas Gift Card Holder With Free Pattern
"If you love beautifully presented gifts then you are going to love this tutorial. It makes giving a gift card, or tickets to an event, into a statement, rather than just handing over an envelope. Making DIY Christmas gift card holders uses up the stash ...
60. Christmas Quilted Table Runner
Decorate your dining room with this Christmas Quilted Table Runner. This rag quilt is an easy table runner pattern that is fun to make. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift when the holiday season rolls around. An easy ...
61. Warm Wool Mittens Free Knitting Pattern
Enjoy free knitting patterns for mittens like these warm knitted wool mittens that are sure to keep your hands toasty all winter long. ...
62. Easy Ruched Christmas Tree Skirt
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63. Advent Candle Garland Craft
If you're a Christmas enthusiast, you want your home decor to show it! This year, mark Advent in style with an Advent Candle Garland Craft! Out of all the simple Christmas embroidery patterns, this one is the most precious. Embroider felt candles with the Advent ...