Creative Things to Sew with Christmas Fabrics
Are you looking for fun, cute, and free things to sew with Christmas fabrics? I adore sewing Christmas projects and am happy to share some of my favorite things to make with Christmas fabric!
Do you love buying Christmas fabric as much as I do? Christmas fabrics open up a world of creative sewing possibilities, from home decor to festive gifts that add a personal touch to the holiday season.
Here are a few ideas for fun, functional, and decorative items you can sew with holiday fabric to bring more cheer to your home this holiday season! All of these projects will make those Christmas fabrics shine and will make wonderful handmade gifts for your friends and family!
Most of the projects on this list are free tutorials on our site. A few projects are made from patterns that you can buy. I love supporting small business owners and hope that you do as well!
One: Festive Table Runners and Placemats
A Christmas-themed table runner is a great centerpiece that can be customized to suit any decor. You can experiment with patchwork designs or a quilted runner, using various Christmas fabrics for a colorful, coordinated look.
Matching placemats in holiday prints complete the setting and add charm to your dining table.
Suggested Table Runner Tutorials:
Two: Christmas Stockings
Classic Christmas stockings are a beloved tradition; sewing them allows you to personalize each with specific colors, patterns, or, of course, everyone’s names!
Try adding felt and quilted details, or use a “quilt-as-you-go” method to create a truly unique stocking. Mini versions of stockings also make great silverware holders for a festive table setting.
Our Favorite Free Christmas Stocking Tutorials:
- Mini Christmas Stockings
- 20+ Christmas Stocking Sewing Patterns
- Simple Large Christmas Stocking Tutorial
Three: Santa Hats & Other Cute Things to Wear
Use some of your most coveted Christmas fabrics to create a quilted Santa Claus hat that you’ll use for years! You can also make a fun sweatshirt or T-shirt using the quilt-as-you-go method!
Tutorials for Cute Things to Wear at Christmas:
Santa Hat Sewing Pattern
Quilted Sweatshirt Tutorial
Christmas Cricut Images for DIY T-Shirts
Scallop Neck T-Shirt Tutorial (Use Christmas fabrics for the shirt)
Four: Handmade Christmas Ornaments
Christmas fabric is perfect for crafting ornaments like stuffed stars, hearts, and mini trees.
These ornaments can be sewn with minimal fabric, making them ideal for scraps, and you can personalize them with embroidery, bells, or even small pockets to hold tiny treats.
Free Christmas Ornament Tutorials:
- Scrappy Christmas Ornament Tutorial
- 30+ Handmade Christmas Ornament Tutorials
- Folded Fabric Star Christmas Ornament Tutorial
Five: Gift Bags and Wrapping Alternatives
Reusable fabric gift bags are an eco-friendly alternative to paper wrapping, adding a fun touch to your gift-giving.
You can sew bags in various sizes and close them with festive ribbons or ties.
Six: Throw Pillows and Quilted Pillow Covers
Holiday-themed throw pillows are a simple way to decorate for the holidays!
Christmas fabric adds a cozy, festive feel to your space. Removable covers let you swap out seasonal designs while keeping the inserts for year-round use.
Christmas Pillow Tutorials:
- Gnome Christmas Pillow Cover
- Sawtooth Star Christmas Pillow Tutorial
- Patchwork Pillows made with Christmas Fabrics
Seven: Christmas Tree Skirts
A tree skirt made from Christmas fabric provides a beautiful backdrop for your Christmas presents.
You can sew a simple circle with holiday-themed fabric or create a quilted skirt with patchwork or applique designs.
A full-size quilted tree skirt is on my “to sew” list, but I made a mini one last year and love pulling it out to use every Christmas season!
Eight: Holiday Aprons
A Christmas apron is a practical yet fun project! I have one that I love to wear during December, even when I’m just cooking dinner! Use cheerful fabric with prints like snowflakes, candy canes, or holly to make aprons for yourself or as thoughtful gifts for friends who enjoy cooking.
Apron Sewing Tutorials:
Nine: Fabric Coasters and Pot Holders
Coasters and pot holders sewn from Christmas fabric bring a festive touch to the kitchen or coffee table. They also make great gifts!
They’re great for using smaller fabric pieces and make great hostess gifts. Put a small gift in the pocket of the potholder to make the gift a bit extra special!
Pot Holder & Coaster Patterns:
- Pot Holder Parade Sewing Pattern
- Free Printable Tags for Baking Gifts
- Quilted Heart Coaster Tutorial
Ten: Quilted Wall Hangings & Fabric Banners
Christmas-themed wall hangings are a creative way to bring seasonal art into your home. They are lightweight and easy to hang. You could even designate an area of your home just for a decorative wall hanging and swap out the project throughout the year.
Try experimenting with techniques that are new to you, like applique or foundation paper piecing!
- Peace on Earth Christmas Banner
- 20+ Mini Quilt Patterns (perfect for turning into wall decor)
Eleven: Christmas Quilts
We can not, of course, forget about Christmas quilts! One of my all-time favorite things to sew with Christmas fabrics!
Christmas quilts are perfect for cozying up by the fire, and mini quilts can be used as table toppers or wall decor.
Christmas fabric offers the chance to play with patterns and colors, creating a quilt that’s uniquely yours.
Christmas Quilt Patterns:
- Santa’s Hat Shop Quilt Pattern (shown)
- Picnic Crossing Quilt Pattern
- Double Gauze Christmas Blanket Tutorial
- Peppermint Sparkler Quilt Pattern
Sewing with Christmas fabrics offers endless options to customize your holiday look and create meaningful, handmade pieces.
Whether you’re sprucing up your home or crafting gifts for loved ones, each project can become a part of your family’s Christmas traditions!
