42 Christmas Sewing Projects
Make pretty and fun holiday decor with one of these Christmas sewing projects. Some are easy and fast, and others are more time consuming.
One thing that always gets me in the spirit of the holidays is making Christmas sewing projects for decorating. There’s something special about handmade Christmas decorations that bring that extra touch.
A lot of Christmas sewing projects that I make are safe for kids to play with. Because I involve them in decorating, I want my decorations to be kid-friendly. These are all great sewing projects that are fun and easy to make, kid-friendly, and great for decorating!
Do you love to sew for the holidays? Try one of these sewing projects:
- DIY Christmas pillow ideas
- DIY Ornaments to Sew and Make
- DIY stockings and free patterns
- Free Christmas sewing patterns
Christmas Sewing Projects
Make a quilted tree skirt with a gorgeous fair isle design! The design is simple, and it’s actually half square triangles. Use the free quilt pattern to make your own!
Learn how to make a DIY star ornament with plaid fabric and a button. It’s a cute, easy, and simple Christmas sewing project.
Learn how to make a DIY Christmas stocking with a free sewing pattern. Make several matching stockings for a great Christmas sewing project!
Learn how to make a DIY faux fur tree skirt for an elegant and sophisticated look. The sewing is optional for a quick and easy Christmas project.
Learn how to make a gift card holder with a free sewing pattern. These look like Christmas tags and can hold a gift card or tiny card and envelope!
Learn how to make a DIY tree shaped ornament for a Christmas tree. This Christmas sewing project is a great little gift to decorate the tree.
Learn how to make a DIY ugly Christmas tree sweater with fabric and scraps of trim. This is an easy applique to sew and it can be tacky or cute!
Learn how to make a DIY Fabric Ornament ball with a free sewing pattern. Use the same fabric or alternate fabrics for a classic ornament.
Learn how to make a Christmas tree table topper with a free hexagon table topper quilt pattern. Decorate with this Christmas sewing project.
Learn how to make a DIY fair isle ornament with a free mini quilt pattern. This intricate pattern makes a great Christmas sewing project!
Learn how to make a DIY felt stocking with a free sewing pattern. Felt makes appliques and designs on the Christmas stockings easy!
Making homemade ornaments are a fun way to personalize a Christmas tree or add to a top of a gift. Make a special quilting tool Christmas ornament or keychain for that sewing friend in your life.
Turn an ugly Christmas sweater into a DIY Christmas sweater pillow for fun holiday decor! This upcycle is a great beginner sewing project!
Learn how to make a quilted Christmas stocking with a free sewing pattern. The quilting is a stunning look for this Christmas sewing project.
Learn how to make a lined drawstring bag that makes the perfect reusable drawstring gift bag! It’s a great way to decorate for the holidays!
Looking for a simple, pretty homemade Christmas ornament? Christmas ornaments made with embroidery hoops are super easy and fun.
Make a sweet DIY unicorn ornament that will give your Christmas tree just a touch of magic. This felt unicorn can be made in lots of different colors!
Make a fun DIY Christmas scrunchie with this sewing tutorial. I love the fur edges!
Learn how to make a dog paw stocking with a free sewing pattern. This is a great pet Christmas stocking and works for cats or dogs!
Learn how to make a DIY flannel and sherpa blanket for a cozy handmade gift. This easy sewing project uses fabric and just a sewing machine!
Learn how to make a DIY Felt gingerbread house that can be decorated with felt candy over and over again. It’s a fun holiday activity.
Make one of these felt ornament patterns with a sewing theme to decorate your Christmas tree. These can be sewn or no-sew ornaments!
Make a beautiful Christmas card with pieces of pretty paper and some stitching. It's a great way to personalize a gift!
Create a whimsical and coastal Christmas tree with this DIY mermaid ornament. Mermaids are magical and just so fun for kids (and grownups)!
Learn how to make a DIY fleece tree skirt for your Christmas tree. It’s a quick and easy sewing project that is perfect for the holidays!
Learn how to make a DIY cute ugly Christmas sweater with glitter iron-on vinyl and tulle pompom. This Cricut maker sewing project is quick and easy!
Have a fun family craft night with these keepsake Christmas ornaments kids can make! You sew the simple fabric ornaments ahead of time using my free sewing pattern, and then let the kids decorate them to give as gifts!
Learn how to make a DIY Christmas tree advent calendar. This sewing project takes a little more time, but it’s so fun for kids to count and hang each ornament up.
Learn how to make a beautiful Christmas table runner to bring that Christmas cheer for the holidasy we all love!
Make a DIY Gryffindor ornament for someone who loves Harry Potter. Use a Cricut Maker and sewing machine for a quick ornament project.
Make a fun and colorful Christmas Stocking with this FREE Patchwork Quilted Christmas Stocking Sewing Pattern. Use fabric scraps or a mini charm pack to piece the Christmas stocking for a scrap happy crazy quilt Christmas Stocking.
Learn how to upcycle a sweater into a beautiful Christmas stocking. Add trim for unique details on these DIY sweater stockings.
Make a keepsake for your furry friends this holiday with a DIY dog bone Christmas ornament. This easy sewing project is easy to customize for any tree.
Use leather to make a DIY gingerbread ornament. Cut out the shape and the frosting details with a Cricut Maker for an easy project!
By sewing up a few pillow covers you can make all of your furnishings blend with your holiday decor. If you can sew a straight stitch then you can sew these pillow covers.
To get ready for the holidays make a dress form Christmas tree using your sewing dress form. Add garlands to an embroidery hoop to reuse it year after year.
The free diy Christmas gift tags template comes in 3 sizes and with a lot of embellishment options. How cute are those little designs!
Use an old sweater to make an ornament! You’ll only need a sweater and ribbon to make a pretty Christmas Sweater Ornament.
Make a cute Christmas face mask with a decorated Christmas tree design and a free face mask pattern!
Learn how to make a DIY reindeer ugly Christmas sweater with a sweatshirt, iron-on vinyl, and a felt ball. This is a quick Cricut project for the holidays!
Learn how to make a DIY mermaid stocking with this free sewing pattern. Use fabric that matches your Christmas tree and fill it with stocking stuffers!
Sew a gorgeous Christmas tree table runner to decorate your home this holiday season. Get the sewing tutorial and free pattern!
Christmas pillows are so fun to snuggle with, and they bring in the holiday spirit. With two fat quarters you can make your own French seam envelope pillow with this Christmas pillow tutorial.
Make gift cards extra special with this simple scrap fabric project!
Make these adorable kid-friendly Christmas ornament with some cute fleece. Never worry about your kids playing with or breaking ornaments again!
Learn how to make felt balls with wool fabric. It’s cheap if you thrift a wool sweater or coat, and it’s an easy way to make them!
Learn all the tips for sewing with felt to make your own felt Christmas stockings. Felt makes appliques and designs on the stockings easy!
Learn how to make a cute faux fur ornament for the love of your beloved cat or dog. Match the color of the ribbon to the color of your pet’s collar. Use this DIY dog ornament tutorial to make a Christmas ornament for your pet.
If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
I enjoy checking out all your ideas – love them BUT the spider table runner….UGH!!! I would turn around and walk – no RUN – from the home that used that!!!