Christmas Gifts to Sew: {27 of the Best Sewing Projects}

With some bright and beautiful scraps of fabric at hand, get set to make some personal Christmas gifts to sew for your family and friends. Christmas seems to arrive on our doorstep earlier and earlier each year.  Somehow the commercial hype gets muddled with the true meaning of Christmas.  Christmas is the perfect opportunity to put on your creative cap and do some meaningful sewing. 

Christmas Gifts To Sew

In the story of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’, The Grinch comes to realize that maybe there is more to Christmas than he thought.

“Maybe Christmas," The Grinch thought, "doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas means a little bit more?”

There is no need to make your way to the store.  Create at home and try out some of these Christmas gifts to sew ideas.

These Christmas gifts to sew ideas are all FREE patterns from the Treasurie blog. Enjoy!

Christmas Gifts to Sew #1: DIY Sleep Mask

A little scrap of fabric and a promise of better sleep patterns.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #2: DIY Hair Ties

Little girls in your family will love these cute hair ties and they look so neat and pretty too.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #3: Burp Cloth Pattern

Babies burp cloths make a great gift and the cloth doubles as a washcloth in the future too.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #4: Travel Tissue Cover

How wonderful to be able to pull out a tissue from a pretty cover when you are traveling. Perfect for that sad farewell and the last little tear.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #5: DIY Pin Cushion

See a pin and pick it up and all the day you’ll have good luck.’  Everyone can use a pin cushion for all those lucky pins that lie around.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #6: Cushion Covers

These cushion covers make great gifts as they can add finishing touches of décor to any room. They are easy to change if they need a quick wash.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #7: DIY Business Card Holder

Everyone has a multitude of business cards these days.  Instead of having them fill your wallet to overflowing, a neat little cardholder is a nice practical gift.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #8: Doll Blanket

Every little girl who is in love with dolls will appreciate this doll’s blanket as a gift.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #9: Make-up Brush Pattern

It is a very useful homemade gift that can roll up and hold all sorts of things, not just make-up brushes.  Think out the box and use it for pens, clips and magic markers.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #10: Baby Blanket Pattern:

Mums can never have too many baby blankets.  Also useful as a picnic blanket or pram rug.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #11: Fabric Basket Tutorial

A very creative and useful gift ready to serve in any room as a great little tidy-all.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #12: Cat Sleep Mask: 

If it is time for a ‘catnap’, then this little kitten mask is perfect to capture a peaceful sleep.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #13: DIY Phone Cover

Make the perfect protection for a precious phone.  A colorful cover with a side pocket for earphones! Awesome gift!

Christmas Gifts to Sew #14: Mason Jar Pin Cushion

The pincushion and jar make a delightful mini sewing kit.  Great for traveling or just to sit in your sewing corner, giving easy access to the basic sewing bits and pieces.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #15: DIY Scrunchie

You can never have too many scrunchies.  Make a whole bunch of them and have fun using up all kinds of colorful scraps.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #16: Felt Bows

Fashionable and very easy to make.  Follow the simple pattern and make little girls very happy this Christmas.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #17: DIY Hair Accessories

Buttons and bows and other fancy ideas make the perfect hair accessories.  Follow the tutorial and use a combination of skills to turn out pretty hair clips and accessories.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #18: Girls Skirt Pattern

The girl’s skirt is a winner.  Add the rabbit applique to finish off the skirt beautifully.  Easily adjustable for various sizes, the elasticated waist helps girls learn to dress themselves.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #19: Fabric Covered Mousepad

A special gift for the computer corner.  Personalise it or make a heart-shaped pad. This is a very quick and easy gift to make.  Sewing is optional!

Christmas Gifts to Sew #20: Felt Bow

This bow is useful for all kinds of home décor accessories too.  Use your imagination with this gift idea.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #21: Girls Capelet

The Caprice Capelet is just the cutest gift for a girl and perfect for the festive season.  It will finish off any special outfit with a bit of glamour.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #22: Doll Tshirt

What a pleasure to be able to make dolls clothes for little girls who love to dress dolls.  A really lovely gift idea, something for the Christmas stocking.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #23: Napkins

Christmas napkins make a lovely table accessory for the Christmas feast or just ordinary napkins for a gift idea.  Easy to make and special to use.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #24: Bunting

A fabulous décor accessory for any occasion.  Decorate your Christmas tree or hang bunting around the fireplace.  Three different styles and all the instructions – its easy peasy!

Christmas Gifts to Sew #25: Kimono Jacket

This is a winner, no darts, tucks or fancy techniques.  Sweet and simple and comfortable to wear.  Add on some frilly trims - it’s really a perfect gift.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #26: Bordered Pillowcases

Jazz up your bedroom with pretty bordered pillowcases. This easy tutorial will show you how to add the border and a professional French seam inside for maximum durability.

Christmas Gifts to Sew #27: DIY Leather Purses

Make a Christmas gift to sew for dog lovers. This free pattern has a cute Scottie dog applique.

All these sewing gifts for Christmas are easy to make and just need a bit of your time and some scraps of fabric.

More Free Christmas Gifts to Sew

Here are 13 more Christmas gifts to sew ideas. These are all FREE patterns too.

1. Triangle Pouch Pattern: {Free Tutorial}
2. How to Make a Ribbon Bow – EASY Double Bow Tutorial
3. How to Make a Tutu Skirt – FREE Pattern
4. Doll Pillowcase Pattern for 18″ Dolls – 2 Pretty Styles
5. How to Make Fabric Yo Yos | FREE templates for DIY Fabric Flowers
6. Starry Sky Clutch Pattern {Free Clutch Tutorial}
7. Zipper Pouch Tutorial {with lining}
8. FREE Baby Skirt Pattern | Tutorial
9. DIY Coin Purse: Cute Mini Leather Purses
10. How to Make Curtains | Step by Step with VIDEO
11. Star Pillow Pattern – Free Pattern Template
12. DIY Scented Sachets – Heart Sachet for your Drawers
13. DIY Travel Pillow {Neck Pillow} – Free Pattern

Packaging | Free Gift Bag Pattern

Now you have done your Christmas gifts to sew you need something to put them in. Use your scrap fabric to make fabric gift bags. This tutorial has 4 sizes but you could easily scale up to make bigger bags.

How to Make Gift Bags from Fabric –  4 sizes

Christmas Gifts to Sew - Remember

Christmas comes but once a year, and when it comes it brings good cheer. No need to buy expensive gifts, choose something from this homemade Christmas gifts to sew list.

Further Reading: Small Sewing Projects – 29+ of the Best FREE Ideas