Make something for Christmas

Christmas Sewing & Crafting

Christmas is a brilliant excuse to make things. From handmade decorations and stockings to festive accessories, gifts and little projects for the home, find the fabrics, patterns and craft supplies to get your Christmas makes underway.

Christmas sewing & crafting

What can you make for Christmas?

Start with the project you have in mind, then choose the fabric, felt, pattern and supplies that will help you make it. Truro Fabrics stocks Christmas print fabrics, sewing patterns, felt fabric and Christmas craft supplies for decorations, gifts and home projects.

Christmas print fabric

Christmas Print Fabric

Find festive printed fabrics for decorations, stockings, advent projects, bunting, table details, cushions, quilted projects and handmade gifts. Choose the fabric with the project and its requirements in mind.

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Ruby Star Society Cotton Fabric - Merry Happy - Panel - Red Lollipop

£8.40 GBP

Ruby Star Society Cotton Fabric - Merry Happy - Merry Gummies - Jade Green

£18.60 GBP

Ruby Star Society Cotton Fabric - Merry Happy - Bough Down - Red Lollipop

£18.60 GBP

Ruby Star Society Cotton Fabric - Merry Happy - Find the Pickle - Red Lollipop

£18.60 GBP

Panel with cut-out shapes of a teddy bear reindeer and festive items on a red border.

Christmas Patchwork Cotton Fabric - Holiday Cheer - Reindeer Dolls Panel

£16.50 GBP

Pattern of red houses, green trees, and candy canes on a green quilting cotton

Christmas Patchwork Cotton Fabric - Holiday Cheer - Village Mistletoe

£17.60 GBP

Pattern of red and white candy canes with green leaves on a beige quilting cotton

Christmas Patchwork Cotton Fabric - Holiday Cheer - Candy Cane Natural

£17.60 GBP

Vintage-style Christmas-themed quilting cotton with countdown calendar, tree, and snowman building contest text.

Christmas Patchwork Cotton Fabric - Holiday Cheer - North Pole News Natural

£17.60 GBP

Start with a project

Christmas Sewing Patterns

Christmas sewing patterns are a useful starting point when you know you want to make something but would like a project to follow. Browse seasonal patterns for decorations, stockings, accessories, gifts and home projects where supported by the collection.

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Christmas Patchwork Cotton Fabric - Holiday Cheer - Reindeer Dolls Panel

£16.50 GBP

Mes Petites Lunes - PDF Sewing Pattern - Stuffed Animal Penguin Doll

£10.00 GBP

Mes Petites Lunes - PDF Sewing Pattern - Fawn Doll

£9.00 GBP

Mes Petites Lunes - PDF Sewing Pattern - Mini Deer Doll

£8.00 GBP

Cut, stitch and create

Felt Fabric

Felt is a useful Christmas crafting material for decorations, ornaments, garlands, bunting, appliqué, stockings, advent projects and smaller handmade makes. Explore a mix of colours and weights, then choose a project that suits the felt you select.

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Wool & Viscose Felt Fabric - Natural

£11.80 GBP

Wool & Viscose Felt Fabric - Mint Green

£11.80 GBP

Wool & Viscose Felt Fabric - Holly Green

£11.80 GBP

Wool & Viscose Felt Fabric - Royal Blue

£11.80 GBP

Glitter Felt Pack - 20 Assorted

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Glitter Felt Pack - 20 Assorted

£6.99 GBP

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Wool & Viscose Felt Fabric - Grey Marl

£11.80 GBP

Wool & Viscose Felt Fabric - Turquoise

£11.80 GBP

Wool & Viscose Felt Fabric - Jade

£11.80 GBP

The finishing details

Christmas Craft Supplies

Once you have chosen a project, Christmas craft supplies can help you finish it. Browse seasonal fabrics, felt, ribbon, embroidery thread and other current craft materials, then check the project requirements before buying.

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DMC Embroidery Thread - Mouliné Light Effects

£2.45 GBP

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Pattern of green and red diagonal stripes on a green quilting cotton

Christmas Patchwork Cotton Fabric - The Nutcracker - Candy Cane Stripe Green

£15.20 GBP

Glitter Felt Pack - 20 Assorted

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Glitter Felt Pack - 20 Assorted

£6.99 GBP

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Pattern of red berries and green leaves on a dark green quilting cotton

Christmas Patchwork Cotton Fabric - Merry Manor Metallic - Hollyberry Evergreen

£17.60 GBP

Festive fabric pattern with berries and leaves on a red quilting cotton with gold metallic details

Christmas Patchwork Cotton Fabric - Merry Manor Metallic - Hollyberry Crimson

£17.60 GBP

Pattern of red and white stars on a cream quilting cotton

Christmas Patchwork Cotton Fabric - The Nutcracker - Twinkle Cream and Red

£15.20 GBP

Plan your Christmas project

Turn an idea into a Christmas make.

Start with the project you want to make, then choose the fabric, felt, pattern and supplies that suit it.

What could you make for Christmas?

Start with the thing you would like to make, rather than a generic shopping list. Christmas print fabrics can lead to decorations, stockings, bunting, table details, cushions and gifts. Felt opens up smaller ornaments, garlands and appliqué projects, while a sewing pattern can give a larger make a clear route from idea to finished object.

Decorations and hanging ornaments
Stockings and advent projects
Bunting and table details
Handmade gifts and festive home projects

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Make decorations that suit your home

Fabric decorations, felt ornaments, bunting and garlands can all give a Christmas project a clear purpose. Use Christmas print fabric where the pattern or project calls for it, or explore felt for shapes and smaller makes. Link the material to the project, then check whether you need thread, trims, stuffing or other supplies.

Christmas print fabric
Felt fabric
Christmas craft supplies

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A classic project with plenty of room for your own choices

Stockings are a useful route into Christmas sewing because the shape gives you a starting point while the fabric, lining, trims and details make the finished piece your own. Check the pattern requirements first, then choose a Christmas print, felt or supporting haberdashery as appropriate.

Choose a stocking pattern where needed.
Check the recommended fabric and quantities.
Add trims or details only where the project calls for them.

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You do not need to be an expert to make something for Christmas

Smaller decorations and felt projects can be a reassuring place to start. Choose a project that matches the time and techniques you want to take on, read the materials list and begin with the fabric or felt that suits the design. Where a pattern gives a skill level, use the designer’s wording rather than guessing.

Felt decorations
Simple ornaments
Bunting and fabric decorations
Stockings and gift bags

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Why felt works so well for seasonal making

Felt is useful for Christmas crafts because it can be cut into shapes and used for decorations, ornaments, garlands, bunting, appliqué and smaller projects. It is available in a wide mix of colours, so you can build a collection of handmade details without needing every project to be a large sewing make.

Cut shapes for ornaments and decorations.
Use colour to build coordinated details.
Follow the specific project instructions for construction and finishing.

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Choose a print that fits the project and your style

Traditional Christmas colours, modern palettes, novelty prints, characters, florals and botanicals can all lead to different-looking projects. Keep the choice broad enough to suit the current Christmas fabric range, then check the product details for composition, width, care and suitability before committing to a project.

Traditional prints and colour palettes
Modern Christmas schemes
Characters and novelty prints
Florals and botanicals

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A practical Christmas sewing checklist

What you need depends on the project, but a fabric-based Christmas make may involve a pattern or idea, fabric, thread, trims or haberdashery, stuffing or wadding where required, basic tools and decorative details. Choose the project first, then use its requirements to build the shopping list.

Choose your project.
Choose fabric or felt.
Check the pattern requirements.
Gather thread, trims and other supplies.
Start making.

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Christmas making can be as involved as you want it to be

You can sew a larger project, make a smaller felt decoration, embellish an existing item, create a handmade gift or add festive details around the home. That wider choice is part of the appeal: start with the time, tools and materials you have, then choose a project that fits.

Larger sewing projects
Small felt makes
Handmade gifts
Decorations and home details

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Choose the colours you actually like

Making your own Christmas decorations, gifts and accessories gives you room to choose the colours, fabrics and details that suit you. Make as much or as little as you have time for, use a pattern where it helps and add your own decisions around the edges. That is the good thing about making it yourself.

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Keep exploring the materials around your project

Christmas making can lead naturally into wider sewing and haberdashery collections. Explore sewing patterns for a broader project choice, felt and Christmas fabric for seasonal materials, then use thread, wadding, buttons or haberdashery where the project calls for them.

Sewing Patterns
Felt Fabric
Thread
Wadding & Batting
Buttons
Haberdashery

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Helpful answers

Christmas Sewing & Crafting FAQs

The project instructions remain the authority for materials, quantities and techniques.

What can I sew for Christmas?

Depending on the pattern and materials, you could make decorations, stockings, bunting, accessories, gifts, cushions and other home projects. Start with the Christmas sewing pattern or project idea, then check its fabric and supply requirements.

What can I make with Christmas fabric?

Christmas print fabrics can be used for suitable decorations, stockings, advent projects, bunting, table details, cushions, quilted projects and handmade gifts. The best use depends on the individual fabric and project.

Is felt good for Christmas crafts?

Felt is useful for many Christmas decorations and smaller craft projects because it can be cut into shapes and used for ornaments, garlands, bunting, appliqué and other details. Follow the specific project instructions for construction.

What can I make with felt for Christmas?

Ideas include tree decorations, hanging ornaments, garlands, bunting, stockings, appliqué, advent projects and Christmas characters, provided the chosen felt and project are suitable.

What fabric is best for Christmas sewing?

There is no single best fabric for every project. Check the pattern or project requirements, then compare the product’s composition, width, care, weight and construction before choosing.

What are some easy Christmas sewing projects?

Smaller decorations, simple ornaments, felt projects, bunting, gift bags and some stockings can be approachable starting points. Do not assume difficulty: use the pattern designer’s stated skill level where one is provided.

What do I need to make Christmas decorations?

Requirements vary, but you may need fabric or felt, thread, stuffing or wadding, trims, buttons, ribbon and basic sewing or craft tools. The project instructions should tell you what is needed.

Can I make Christmas decorations without a sewing machine?

Some felt and hand-sewn projects may be suitable for hand sewing or craft construction, but the right method depends on the individual project. Check the instructions rather than assuming every decoration can be made without a machine.

When should I start sewing Christmas projects?

Start earlier than you think, especially for larger projects, multiple decorations or handmade gifts. Choosing the project and checking the materials list early gives you time to source what you need without artificial urgency.