You will need
- Fabric A: 30x30cm (12x12in), for large stars
- Fabric B: 30x30cm (12x12in), for medium stars
- Fabric C: 30x40cm (12x16in), for small stars
- Polyester fibrefill
- Narrow ribbon: 3m (31⁄4yds)
- Cotton cord: 50cm (20in)
- Wooden dowel: 1cm (3⁄8in) diameter x 35cm (14in)
- Matching thread
- Basic sewing kit
- Download our free Free Christmas decorations patterns here
Notes
Use a 1cm (3⁄8in) seam allowance throughout.
![How to make christmas decorations](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2019/08/How-to-make-christmas-decorations-6927119.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Cutting out
Step one: Download, print and trace the three star templates and cut them out.
Step two: Fold fabric A in half with right sides (RS) together.
Step three: Draw around the largest star template twice onto the wrong side (WS) of the fabric.
Step four: Pin the two layers of fabric together in the middle of each star and cut out at least 1cm (3⁄8)in outside the drawn lines.
![How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-1-768x576](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2019/08/How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-1-768x576-baad601.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Step five: Repeat this to cut out: Fabric B: two medium stars. Fabric C: three small stars.
Making the stars
Step one: Take one star and, starting at the tip of a point, sew along the edges following your drawn lines, leaving the last edge unsewn for a turning gap.
![How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-2-768x576](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2019/08/How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-2-768x576-7046b37.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Step two: Trim the seams and snip the points and inner corners.
![How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-3-768x576](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2019/08/How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-3-768x576-dd7b1f0.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Step three: Turn the star RS out then stuff the star lightly.
![How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-4-768x576](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2019/08/How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-4-768x576-815828d.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Step four: Repeat this to make all the stars in the same way.
Attaching the ribbons
Step one: Arrange the stars as you’d like them to hang, with the dowel at the top.
![How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-5-768x576](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2019/08/How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-5-768x576-cf56fc5.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Step two: Measure from the dowel to a star, add 3cm (11⁄4in) to this and cut ribbon to that length.
Step three: Repeat this for all stars.
Step four: Take the first star and tuck its ribbon 1cm (3⁄8in) in at the tip where the opening ends.
Step five: Pin the gap closed and hand sew together, stitching the ribbon securely in place too.
![How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-6-768x576](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2019/08/How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-6-768x576-81258bc.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Step six: Repeat this for each star.
Assembling the hanging
Step one: Loop the other end of the ribbon around the dowel 11⁄2 times and hand stitch.
![How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-7-768x576](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2019/08/How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-7-768x576-7bd8447.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Step two: Repeat this for all the stars, making sure there’s 4cm (15⁄8in) of dowel left at each end.
Step three: Fold the end of the cord by 5mm (1⁄4in) to make a neat edge and hand stitch in place.
Step four: Loop the end around the dowel and hand-stitch to make a loop.
![How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-7-768x576](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/51/2019/08/How-to-make-a-star-wall-hanging-step-8-768x576-f96ed5c.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
Step five: Repeat with the other end of the cord at the right edge.