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51 of the best Christmas sewing patterns

From stockings and advent calendars to easy sew Christmas decorations, give this holiday season a handmade touch with our favourite free and paid-for Christmas sewing projects.

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Published: October 24, 2023 at 10:20 am

When it comes to sewing for Christmas, we know there are a LOT of Christmas sewing projects and quilting patterns out there to choose from. They're all easy to sew – and we know you'll love making them this festive season.

Let's face it, this is a busy time of year, so we've made it easy for you to find all your favourite Christmas sewing projects in one place with this round-up of quick and easy projects and free sewing patterns.

Read on to discover some of our favourite Christmas sewing projects and have a very merry Christmas.

51 of the best Christmas sewing projects

Are you new to sewing? We've put together some expert tutorials to help you make these Christmas sewing projects.

Check out our sewing for beginners guide and our how to use a sewing machine tutorial.

1. DIY felt Christmas wreath

Welcome people to your home this Christmas by hanging up your own handmade wreath.

This beautiful DIY felt Christmas wreath is made using some easy sewing and crafting skills, but the results are stunning!

Christmas sewing projects – DIY felt Christmas wreath

2. Easy-sew star wall hanging

If you're looking for Christmas sewing project ideas, this is a great show-stopping project that's surprisingly quick to stitch.

Transform your wall into a starry sky with our step-by-step guide to making a starry night decoration. Get the free star hanging pattern.

How to make christmas decorations

3. Gingerbread house

Bring some fairytale magic to your home this Christmas by stitching your own gingerbread house!

Children will love this addition to your Christmas decorations this winter. Why not create your own snowy scene to show it off?

Christmas sewing projects – gingerbread house

4. How to sew your own Christmas tree baubles

Whip up a batch of these easy-to-make Christmas decorations with our step-by-step guide!

Make the easy sew Christmas baubles pattern.

How to sew Christmas tree baubles

Hand-make your gifts this year

If you're looking for last-minute present ideas, then check out our list of 40 quick gifts to sew when you're short of time.

5. Christmas crackers

Reduce waste by sewing your own reusable Christmas crackers! This Christmas sewing project has been cleverly designed so that you can pull the cracker apart – just like a normal cracker. You can even add your own snaps.

If these crackers aren't the Christmas sewing project for you, check out these Christmas cracker kits.

Christmas sewing projects – Christmas crackers

6. DIY star cushions

Give your sofa a makeover with this easy sew star cushion sewing pattern by Rebecca Reid.

They're a great way to show off your favourite festive fabrics, especially those ones we all have stashed away to save for a rainy day. Well, this is that day! Show them off – they deserve the limelight!

Star cushion sewing pattern

Looking for more Christmas craft ideas?

Try our free Christmas knitting patterns, crochet Christmas decorations and learn how to make a Christmas wreath.

7. Scandi-style Advent calendar sewing pattern

Our me-made countdown to Christmas has it all – sweet stitched pockets to stash mini treats throughout December, snow-capped touches and lots of chances to use up the smallest of scraps that you can't bear to part with!

Learn how to make a fabric advent calendar with our step-by-step guide.

Free advent calendar sewing pattern

8. Turn fabric scraps into origami stars

The beauty of these me-made Christmas decorations is they don't even need you to reach for your machine.

All you need is a few strips of your favourite fabrics and our video walkthrough! Learn how to make fabric origami stars and make this your next Christmas sewing project.

How to make origami stars with fabric

9. Sew your own stockings

Make Christmas morning one to remember and start a new family tradition with these handmade Christmas stockings!

It's one our favourite free Christmas sewing patterns and we're in the middle of stitching up a fresh batch this week as we type! Discover how to make a Christmas stocking.

At this time of year, we're usually treated to some special episodes of our fave sewing show. Take a look at our guide to The Great British Sewing Bee for all the latest news!

How to make a christmas stocking

10. Sew a sack for Santa

While we're in the zone of sewing projects for Christmas morning, leave a handmade sack for Father Christmas to fill with treats this Christmas Eve! Learn how to make a Christmas gift sack.

How to make a Christmas gift sack

11. How to make a Christmas tree garland

Sweet touches make this Christmas bunting stand out with metallic threads, sequins and a Scandi vibe!

Read our free tutorial on how to make a Christmas tree garland and add this to your Christmas sewing project list.

Free-Christmas-bunting-sewing-pattern

12. Christmas table runner pattern

Create a beautiful festive decoration that will be reused year after year! We love this beautiful Christmas table runner pattern designed by Jessica Entwistle.

You can use up some leftover Christmas fabric scraps or fat quarters to make the stars.

Christmas table runner pattern

13. Deck the halls with fabric paper chains

If you're on the hunt for Christmas decorations to sew, they don't come more classic then your very own string of paper chains!

Our version will last longer than the traditional ones as we've stitched them from our favourite Christmas fabrics. Find out how to make fabric paper chains.

How to make fabric paper chains for Christmas

14. How to sew star place holders

Of course, no festive round-up would be complete without some inspiration for your Christmas table.

Anna Alicia's sweet star place names are quick to stitch and a lovely way to turn beloved small fabric scraps into eye-catching table settings. Find out how to make star place holders.

How to make a Christmas star table place holder

15. How to sew advent calendar stockings

Make your own retro Christmas stocking advent calendar to brighten up your home this December.

This fun design by Anna Alicia can also be used to make colourful bunting. Learn how to make Christmas advent calendar stockings.

How to sew advent calendar Christmas stockings

16. Llama apron

Add some fun to the festivities by sewing your own quirky llama apron! Make one for yourself or stitch one as a gift for a friend.

It's an essential accessory for your Christmas baking sessions and a fun Christmas sewing project to make!

Llama apron

17. Santa and reindeer garland

Santa Claus is coming to town – along with his reindeer pals! Sew this beautiful festive garland design to brighten your home this Christmas.

The sewing kit contains all of the materials you need to make the garland and it's cheaper if you don't want it to include thread or stuffing.

Christmas sewing projects – Santa and reindeer garland

18. Easy-sew Christmas tree Advent calendar

Children will love this colourful Christmas tree Advent calendar designed by Kirsty Hartley!

It's easy enough for a beginner to sew with confidence. Find out how to make our easy-sew Christmas tree Advent calendar.

Christmas tree advent calendar

19. Christmas bauble collection

Bring some homemade style to your tree by stitching this cute little Christmas bauble collection designed by Nancy Nicholson.

The kit includes everything you need to make a selection of beautiful Christmas tree decorations. Sewing projects for Christmas have never been so cute!

Christmas sewing projects – Christmas bauble collection

Christmas craft ideas for a handmade holiday

Celebrate handmade decorations this festive season with Gathered's ultimate Christmas craft ideas round-up. Happy crafting!

20. Embroidered hexagon ornaments

Sew the sweetest little hexies to deck out mantelpieces, trees and doorways with Mollie Johanson's step by step tutorial.

Find out how to embroider easy hexagon ornaments and start this sewing project for Christmas ASAP!

how to make christmas decorations embroidery

21. Sew your own patchwork star stockings

Ali Burdon's classic Christmas stockings will be treasured for many Christmases to come.

Find the Christmas sewing pattern and step-by-step instructions in our how to make DIY star stockings tutorial.

How to make Christmas stockings

22. Make your own gingerbread house decorations

Add a sweet touch to your Christmas tree with these adorable hand-stitched gingerbread houses!

Add a festive tree or a smiley snowman to complete the look. Make sure you add our how to make gingerbread tree decorations tutorial to your Christmas sewing projects schedule.

How to make gingerbread tree decorations
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23. Make a sparkling shrug

Get into the party mood by making this shimmering sequin shrug designed by Jennifer Mills.

It looks great teamed with a floral dress! Learn how to sew a glitter shrug.

Free glitter shrug pattern from Simply Sewing Magazine

24. Make a snowman softie

Get cosy with this cute little snowman Christmas sewing pattern by Jo Carter! It's a great Christmas gift for a child. Find out how to make a snowman toy.

If you're on the hunt for family craft ideas, how about our 50 Christmas crafts for kids?

Snowman Toy Sewing Pattern

25. Sew straps into fabric origami stars

We've got another adorable sewing project for Christmas! Take strips of fabric and fold them into these soothing-to-make star decorations.

Watch our video guide and read our step-by-step walkthrough to learn how to make fabric origami stars.

How to sew patchwork decorations

26. Foundation paper piece a sweet Santa

Ho ho ho! We spy a friendly Father Christmas, stitched up from the tiniest of fabric scraps!

Sew a sweet little Santa tag to give or hang from your tree with our free Santa Foundation paper piecing template.

Find our free Santa FPP pattern and instructions and download the Free Santa Foundation Paper Piecing template.

Santa foundation paper piecing pattern

27. Easy-sew softie decorations

These quick-to-stitch softie decorations are an easy Christmas sewing pattern for beginners!

Find out how to make easy sew softie decorations and add some home-made festive cheer to your home!

How to sew softie Christmas tree decorations

28. Free Christmas Tree foundation paper piecing template

For the next in our series of seasonal FPP patterns, stitch a tiny tree from your fabric scraps with our free template.

Download the free Christmas foundation paper piecing patterns.

Free Christmas tree foundation paper piecing pattern copy

29. Christmas tree skirt pattern

Arrange your gifts under the tree on top of this fabulous Christmas tree skirt designed by Sally Stevens.

Find out how to make our free Christmas tree skirt pattern.

Quilted Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern

30. Sew a snowflake cushion

Winter is our favourite season for English Paper Piecing, so curl up with some hand-sewing and make this pretty snowflake cushion.

Learn how to sew a snowflake cushion and add a frosty touch to your décor this Christmas.

How to sew a snowflake cushion

31. Sew a cute Santa ornament

We’ve got together with Pen Paper Patterns to bring you a fun freebie: read on to find out how to whip up this easy-sew Father Christmas ornament. He's sure to be the jolliest project to brighten up your sewing table this year!

Head on over to penandpaperpatterns.blogspot.com to find out how to sew your own happy Santa decoration.

Santa sewing pattern

32. Embroider snowflake star decorations

Discover new embroidery stitches and deck the halls as you go with our beginner's embroidery guide to Whipped Running Stitch.

We'll show you how to work the stitch then practise it on a pretty star garland. Find out how to embroider snowflake star decorations.

How to do whipped running stitch

33. Foundation paper piece a Christmas bauble

Sew the next in our series of seasonal FPP designs with our free template. Get the Christmas bauble foundation paper piecing pattern.

Christmas bauble quilting pattern

34. Twinkle Twinkle Christmas star quilt pattern

Give Half Square Triangles a festive twist with Susan Standen's Free Christmas Quilt Pattern.

This twinkling quilt gives the holiday season a modern quilting update. Find the free star quilt pattern.

Christmas star quilt pattern detail 3

35. Merry embroidery hoop

This is a great project to make if you're new to embroidery. You can learn how to make your own pretty Christmas embroidery hoop and master a new stitch in the process.

Learn how to sew coral stitch and make this easy festive embroidery hoop at the same time.

Coral Stitch Embroidery Tutorial

36. Free nutcracker Christmas quilt patterns

This beautiful Christmas sewing pattern designed by Mandy Shaw is a real showstopper and would make a treasured family heirloom.

Hang it up on the wall or use it to keep warm on cold December nights. Download the free nutcracker Christmas quilt patterns.

Mandy Shaw Nutcracker Free Christmas quilt patterns

37. Cross stitch a mini wreath with this super-cute pattern

This free mini wreath baubles cross stitch chart stitches up in just an hour or two. Use the pattern to make a classic Christmas tree decoration.

Find the free wreath cross stitch pattern and plenty more Christmas cross stitch patterns here on Gathered.

Christmas wreath cross stitch pattern

38. Embroidered Christmas wreath

This is another great embroidery project for beginners! Work up your own embroidered Christmas wreath and teach yourself how to do braid stitch in the process.

Learn how to work braid stitch and make this beautiful decoration.

Christmas sewing projects – How to work braid stitch

39. Fabric scrap Christmas tree bauble

After all that crafting, you're probably wondering what to do with all of the fabric scraps you have left. Don't worry, we've got the perfect stash-busting project to use up all of those leftover bits and pieces.

This easy no-sew Christmas bauble project is a great way to ensure that nothing goes to waste – and it looks pretty amazing too!

Find out how to turn fabric scraps into Christmas baubles.

Easy Christmas baubles tutorial

40. Sew your very own snowflakes quilt

We had to fight hard to resist the urge to insert a "Let it sew" pun here! But in all seriousness, if you're a quilter who is happy to dabble in paper piecing, you'll love this foundation-pieced snowflake by Lynne Goldsworthy.

It's a great scrap buster to sew up as a stand-alone quilt block (it would make a lovely cushion cover) or sew a flurry of blocks to make a whole snowflake quilt! Make the free snowflake quilt block pattern.

Free Snowflake quilt block pattern

41. Reindeer pattern

Make your own little festive pal to decorate your home throughout the festive season – or stitch it as a gift for a child!

This adorable Christmas sewing project was created by Lucy Ward. Learn how to make this adorable reindeer pattern.

Reindeer pattern

42. Christmas patchwork coasters

Use up some festive fat quarters to make these pretty Christmas patchwork coasters.

These are great last-minute Christmas sewing patterns and would make a wonderful gift for someone when made as a set.

Christmas patchwork coasters

43. Christmas tree mitten decorations

Looking for an easy Christmas sewing project for beginners? These mitten tree decorations are simple to sew and can be made in three different styles.

Once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to whip up a whole batch!

Mitten tree decorations

44. Penti patch robin

Isn't this adorable? We love this clever little festive robin design created by SewThimbleWood on Etsy.

This Christmas sewing pattern would make a sweet little festive decoration or a gift. Why not make a whole flock?

Christmas sewing projects – Penti patch robin

45. Christmas fabric wreath

If you're new to sewing, this is a great Christmas sewing project to try.

Follow our Christmas fabric wreath tutorial and whip up one this December. The finished wreath looks very impressive!

Free fabric wreath pattern

Looking for more wreath ideas?

Head over to our Christmas wreath patterns.

46. Sew a mini elf doll

Sewing projects for Christmas are always sweeter when they're for kids!

Use our elf sewing pattern and gift this cheeky fella on Christmas day.

DIY Christmas elf sewing pattern step 8

47. Quilted Christmas decorations

Sew these gorgeous mini quilted Christmas bell ornaments and decorate your tree with them!

We even have a matching patchwork wreath tutorial if you love these decorations.

Free quilted Christmas bell ornament

48. Festive quilt block patterns

Welcome in the chilly season with Susi Bellingham's adorable Christmas quilt block patterns!

These sweet sock sewing patterns are ideal for adding to a larger quilt project.

Paper pieced Christmas quilt block patterns

50. Gingerbread sewing pattern

This little gingerbread man and his colourful house would make the most wonderful Christmas gift. Kids will love playing with him!

Head over to our gingerbread house sewing pattern and remember to also browse our collection of toy sewing patterns for more gift ideas.

Gingerbread house sewing pattern

51. Sew some fabric trees

How pretty are these festive fabric trees?

This easy Christmas sewing pattern makes beautiful decor and can be made from all your favourite Christmas fabrics.

Follow our fabric Christmas tree pattern and whip up a few this weekend.

Fabric Christmas tree pattern

Sitch your way through December

Christmas sewing patterns are fun. festive and are bound to get you in the jolly spirit!

Save these sewing projects for Christmas and refer back to them every year. This way you can build your handmade decorations up every year and revel in their beauty.

Discover more Christmas sewing patterns

If you love these Christmas sewing projects then you'll love our Christmas quilt patterns too.

Free Christmas quilt pattern
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