Ornaments are one of my favorite things to make! They’re quick and satisfying, often use up scraps from larger projects, and make great gifts. It’s easy to store a bunch of them in a tote, too, so they don’t take up much space! I have a bunch of fresh new prints to use this year, so I thought I’d share the list of fabric Christmas ornaments tutorials that I’m considering as I work on Christmas crafts!
Are you looking for more ornament inspiration? Check out these posts:
- The cutest animal Christmas ornament patterns
- 14+ embroidery hoop ornaments
- 20+ felt Christmas ornaments to sew
- Master list of ornament tutorials & lists
- Christmas stocking stuffers to sew (in addition to any of these!)
- 20+ photo ornaments diy tutorials
I’d love to hear how you work in handmade ornaments for your decor. Is your tree 100% handmade? Mixed in with store bought? Mine is a mix but I want to add more handmade decorations this year!
Pin this list of fabric Christmas ornaments tutorials for later with this link and collage:
Prettiest fabric Christmas ornaments tutorials
These little mitten ornaments from Orange Bettie are darling, I love the fleece cuff!
I could not figure out how she made these before looking at the tutorial; see how to make a fun star ornament from Crafty Staci!
Woven fabric star ornament from Mister Domestic – these look SO fancy and complicated but he has a video tutorial so I might give it a go!
Fabric scrap ornament idea here at Swoodson Says – definitely the easiest ornament on here, haha, but I think they look pretty!
Clever folded Christmas tree ornament tutorial from Life After Laundry – super clever construction; I bet these would sell well at a craft fair.
Fabric pennant ornament free pattern here at Swoodson Says – I am going to make one of these with more modern fabric this year, it has been really popular!
Fabric pinecone ornament from Mister Domestic – another one with a video tutorial, this looks so crisp and pretty.
A mix of felt and fabric, this sweet house ornament has three versions, with hand embroidered details, here on Swoodson Says!
These are a mix of fabric & felt, but uses up the tiniest of scraps! How to make quilted Christmas ornaments here on Swoodson Says.
Simple fabric ornaments from The Real Thing with the Coake Family – super simple, these would be fun to make with kids.
Folded scandinavian star ornament tutorial from Mister Domestic – last video tutorial linked, these are popular online and I want to try one out!
Fabric scrap candy cane ornament tutorial from Cutesy Crafts – simple but creative, these would be fun to hang all over a tree.
I shared this scrappy Christmas tree ornament tutorial over at Diary of a Quilter, go check it out!
Fabric twine ornament tutorial at My Poppet – her fabric twine looks so cool, and these are extra festive!
Simple mod podged fabric ornament idea at Sweet Red Poppy – uncomplicated and quick, I can see a whole craft night group working on these.
Fun acorn ornament pattern by Nadra from Elise & Higgs (I have a ton of her cute quilt patterns in this list of Christmas quilts!) at Diary of a Quilter – these are so cheery and cute, I’d love to see them sewn up in holiday fabric!
Fluffy fabric ornament tutorial at Ginger Casa – super scrappy and fluffy, this would add great texture to a tree.
Fun upcycled denim pocket ornament with fabric applique, tutorial here at Swoodson Says
Simple english paper pieced hexie ornament tutorial from Wild Olive – I’ve been thinking about EPP ornament ideas and these are really cute!
Prairie point star ornament tutorial from Super Mom No Cape – I know this is one of her most popular tutorials and it looks so festive!
Clever letter/initial Christmas ornament tutorial from Alice & Lois; my kids would love these, they are all about their names.
Cool pentagon shape ball stuffed ornament from Jennifer Jangles – a fun twist on a fabric ball ornament, I love how this looks.
Deceptively simple fabric circle ornament at V and Co – simpler than the finished product makes you think, these would be easy to make en masse and give a tree a cohesive look
How good do you think these smell! Adorable little geometric Christmas tree ornaments with cinnamon stick trunks, get the tutorial on Sew Can She.
These look easier to make than you’d think! Fancy pants folded fabric origami square ornaments with the tutorial at Applegreen Cottage.
I’ve seen these with felt but I love them with fabric too! Ribbon candy ornament tutorial on Crafty Staci.
I made this for A Diary of A Quilter, it is a fun & quick candy cane ornament pattern freebie!
I love the modern shape of this free ornament tutorial from Amy at Nana Company.
I love the hand quilting on this sweet little tree ornament by Nadra from Elise & Higgs
Some vintage-inspired fabric ball ornaments with a tutorial from The Polka Dot Chair.
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- Gorgeous origami star ornament on U Create Crafts – these are so pretty, I am loving all the folded fabric options out there!
- Clever fabric covered styrofoam ball ornament at Everyday Beautiful – really unique and no sew, if you have random styrofoam balls hanging around.
- A sweet EPP star from Blonde Design
- Adorable little mini house ornaments from Retro Mama.
- Beautiful fabric bird ornaments from Tila
and, sharing 1 that is for sale and not free but SO cute I couldn’t resist:
Fabric bell ornament sewing pattern from Vechernie Posidelki
Did I miss any of your favorite fabric Christmas ornaments tutorials? Leave a comment and I can add them, the more the merrier!!
Kathleen Lewis
Saturday 2nd of July 2022
I have been searching for a post like this! Thanks for the ideas!
Karry Warmer
Thursday 19th of September 2019
Nice tutorial. It looks really very nice. Thanks for sharing such an amazing post. I really like your posts as always. Keep sharing.
KC Coake
Monday 26th of November 2018
Thanks so much for including me in your round-up. Looks like a great list of some really fun fabric Christmas Ornaments. So cute!
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Thursday 29th of November 2018
Happy to!!
Ann M
Wednesday 14th of November 2018
Just in time.🙂 Thank you for these tutorials, I will be making some of these for my house and for some friends.
Stephanie - Swoodson Says
Thursday 22nd of November 2018
Glad you enjoyed the list Ann, happy sewing!!