It’s never too early or too late to sew for Christmas – that’s my motto all year long! Handmade gifts and home decor items are always worth the extra effort and the wait.
Here are 35 perfect Christmas sewing projects to get you started.
Christmas Gnome
By far, my favorite Christmas sewing project ever is the Gnome decoration that I made a few years ago. He’s so jolly and adorable, I think it’s time to take him out again.
Scandinavian Star Ornaments
I used traditional red and white fabrics to make my Scandinavian Star Ornaments, but you can use any fabrics you like to match your holiday decor. It’s easiest to make 2-color ornaments, so I recommend trying that first.
Fabric Trees
Decorate your home with fabric trees that you made using scraps and squares of fabric! This easy tutorial makes beautiful pine trees that are chic and elegant for winter decor.
Mini Christmas Stockings
This easy mini Christmas stocking sewing pattern is perfect for filling with holiday treats, gift cards, and other small items. Make a set for a class or team gift.
Reindeer Mug Rug
This Reindeer Mug Rug pattern is so adorable! Now that it’s going to be apple cider and hot chocolate season it will make a perfect gift or craft fair item.
Mini Gnome Ornaments
Sew some adorable Gnome Christmas Ornaments too! Gnomes are in and I love them for every season.
Oh Holy Night! Christmas Wall Hanging Pattern
My ‘Oh Holy Night’ Quilt wall hanging will make the perfect backdrop for your nativity scene.
Argyle Christmas Stockings with mini ric rack
Bring back the past with these classic argyle Christmas stockings. You can add a monogram or applique for thoughtful personalization.
Scarves with Vintage Crochet Lace
Get ready for a vintage holiday style with some pretty scarves with lace!
Little Elves Mitten Pattern
Keep little hands warm and save a too-small sweater from being thrown out at the same time with my free little mittens pattern.
Hot Cocoa Sized Drawstring Gift Bags
These little drawstring bags come in two sizes and and are perfect for giving little gifts! My free pattern includes one size that holds two hot cocoa packets, and another size that holds a mug too.
Christmas Tree Potholder Pattern
These big Christmas Tree Potholders say, ‘I love you enough to make you nice big potholders so you don’t get burned!’ Only you will know that you used stray fat quarters that didn’t match anything else!
Pajama Pants
New pajama pants are one of my most favorite Christmas sewing projects ever. Use my free P.J. Bottoms and Shorts pattern to sew these cute cuffed pants using woven or knit fabric. Pattern includes sizes 12mo – 7/8.
Christmas Irish Chain Quilt
Bring the Christmas spirit with a beautiful Irish Chain Quilt. Start now, and it will be ready in time for gift giving.
Quilted Christmas Tree
For a home that is too small for a full size tree, my Christmas Tree Wall Hanging is perfect. It is ready to hang ornaments on too!
Easy Felt Christmas Ornaments
These easy felt ornaments are so quick to make, and add such a charming touch to your holiday decorations!
Merry and Cheer Christmas Table Runner
Make your holiday table so cute and merry with Melissa’s Christmas table runner pattern.
Peppermint Mini Quilt Pattern
If you only have time to make a mini quilt (for a wall hanging or table topper), this Peppermint Mini Quilt will be just the thing. Its an easy foundation paper piecing pattern!
Plump Partridge Bird Pattern
Christmas birds… these plump partridges are a classic! Match your preferred decor colors and add some lace and twine embellishments for a traditional touch.
Snowflake Applique Throw Pillows
Decorate your couches with Snowflake pillows – what a jolly sewing project to get ready for Christmas!
Jolly Log Cabin Table Runner
Sew this beautiful table runner for a festive table this season. It’s the perfect project size to make a few if you’re giving lots of gifts this year.
Nested Trees Table Runner
This is one of my favorites and will be decorating my table this season. Check out this free pattern for Nested Trees table runner.
Merry Stars Quilt
Here’s a perfectly festive Merry Stars quilt pattern for you to try out this year. The holly applique in the corners give the added Christmas touch.
One Yard -Two Totes
Round out the magic of gift giving with my free one yard tote pattern. You can make a small and medium tote from one yard of fabric.
I love the gnomes on this fabric; they match my little guy so perfectly! (BTW, this fabric is long out of print, but the manufacturer was Arvidssons Textil if you want to search for it.)
Cinnamon Trees
Bring on the aromatics! Sew these fabulous cinnamon trees to look and smell lovely throughout the season.
Panel Quilt with Stars
Stars are the perfect quilt block to add to a panel quilt, especially for Christmas! Here’s my easy free pattern for making a panel quilt with stars in the corners and a nice border.
Elf Gift Bags
Make a set of elf pants gift bags for under your tree, or for the teachers that you love.
Jelly Roll Rug
If you’re wanting to make something sizeable, beautiful, and functional check out this fabulous tutorial from Create Whimsy. I think you’ll be really pleased with the results, and even more pleased that you started now!
Rock – A Travel Bag and Carry On
This free pattern comes with two sizes: a weekender, and a carry on. It’s sewn with suede and vinyl, and I think it would make perfect gifts.
Kid Robes
Level the pajama gifts up one notch with this free sewing pattern from Heather Handmade.
Christmas Tree Wall Hanging
You could hang this quilt on the wall, or you could use it as a lap quilt. Whatever you choose, Christmas just got a little sweeter.
Star Floor Pillow
Use traditional colors, or go nuts when you sew this star pattern floor pillow. It’s a great bed for your fur baby, or perfect for a place to rest and read.
Weighted Softie
Here is a free pattern for a weighted softie. These little guys add some comfort to the snuggle time. They can make a thoughtful gift during this time of year.
Dog Coat
Don’t forget your fur babies! Here’s a free pattern for a dog coat that includes instructions for a great fit for any size dog.
Cat Toys
Use your scraps and sew a basket full of new cat toys for your loved one. The toys will be fabulous, the play time will be even better.
Happy Handmade Holidays!
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