Give your tree a me-made update with Anna Alicia's baubles in a harmonious mix of delicate hues and metallic shades. Whip up a batch tonight with our step-by-step guide...
See more of Anna Alicia's designs over on instagram @aalicialondon. Looking for more Christmas sewing projects? Take a look at 32 of the best free Christmas sewing patterns or find inspiration with our collection of 25 quick gifts to sew when you're short of time. If you've got mini makers to keep busy, you might also like our guide to 50 Christmas Crafts for Kids.
You will need
For each bauble
- Fabric scraps: in a selection of plains or prints
- Polyester fibrefill
- Narrow ribbon: 20cm (8in)
- Matching thread
- Basic sewing kit
Notes
- Download our free Christmas Decorations sewing patterns.
- Use a 5mm (1⁄4in) seam allowance throughout.
Cutting out
Step 1
Download and trace the template for the bauble you want to make and cut it out. There are three shapes of bauble to choose from, so you can make just one or all three if you prefer.
Step 2
Draw around the template on the wrong side (WS) of a mixture of fabrics. Choose a different fabric for each side or just alternate two colours.
You need to cut out five pieces for the oval shape, five pieces for the ball shape, and four pieces for the diamond shape.
Step 3
Cut 5mm (1⁄4in) outside of these drawn shapes for a seam allowance. It’s easier to measure and draw this onto your fabric.
Joining the pieces
Step 4
Take two of your fabric shapes in different colours, so they alternate, and place them right sides (RS) together.
Step 5
Pin the two pieces of fabric together along the right-hand edge and sew along your marked line.
Step 6
Repeat this to sew all the pieces together, joining them along the right hand edge of the shape each time.
Step 7
When all the pieces are joined together, bring together the open edges you are left with so they are RS facing.
Step 8
Pin and sew as before but leaving a 4cm (5⁄8in) turning gap at the bottom of one end.
Step 9
Turn the bauble RS out through the turning gap and then stuff firmly.
Adding a hanging loop
Step 10
Fold the ribbon in half to form a loop and tie the ends in a knot.
Step 11
Tuck the knot into the opening of the bauble at the opening at the top where the points of the shapes meet.
Step 12
Sew the opening closed by oversewing and stitch the hanging loop into place to finish the bauble.
Step 13
Twist the top and bottom of the oval bauble gently in opposite directions to create a slight twirl.
You're all done! If you enjoyed making this pattern by Anna Alicia then you might also like to try her Twinkle twinkle: how to make a star hanging project or learn how to sew Advent calendar stockings.
