Christmas Gifts to Sew
The best handmade gifts for Christmas! Step-by-step instructions to sew decorations, stockings, an advent calendar and gifts for friends and children.
If you're stuck for sewing inspiration this year, take a look through this collection of projects for all the family!
Easy Last Minute Christmas Gifts to Sew
- Rockin Robin Christmas Bunting: These cheeky little robins are simple and fun to make from felt – string them along a cord to make birdy bunting, or hang them individually from the tree
- Winter Owl Decorations: These make perfect tree decorations, or you could add dried lavender or cinnamon to these owls to fill your home with a festive aroma
- Penguin Bath Puppet: Not only can this critter scrub all the grubbiness off, but it might also inspire an impromptu bathtime puppet show!
Christmas Gifts to Sew for Children
- Snoopy Cuddly Toy: Sew your very own Snoopy with this easy-to-follow softie pattern
- Snowman Advent Calendar: This cheery character appears each year to say ‘Christmas is coming!’ to excited children and grown-ups alike
- Darling Deer: This adorable deer toy is easy to sew using soft cotton fabric and would make a sweet gift. There are two pretty patchwork dresses to make too, perfect for using up scraps!
- Patchwork Christmas Stocking: Make a striped stocking using patchwork patterned fabric trimmed with pompoms to create your own family heirloom
Christmas Gifts to Sew for Friends
- Fat Quarter Kindling Bag: Make this sturdy bag to store kindling close to hand. Its bold, graphic fabric and the angle of the handles give it a strong look.
- Home Sweet Home: This little cross stitch and patchwork pillow takes inspiration from traditional house and garden samplers, with an easy-to-follow cross stitch chart and pretty fabric borders
- Cross-stitched Christmas Tableware: Extend the enchantment to your table by taking as much care over the presentation as with the cooking with these adorable animals, embroidered onto cutlery pouches
- Quilted Christmas Tree Table Mats: Add a modern, fresh look to your Christmas dining table with these quilted placemats made with strips of ribbon