Easy Fabric Ornament Gift Toppers Tutorial
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These fabric ornaments are quick and easy to make, a perfect way to use up fabric scraps. All you need is a few minutes at the sewing machine, and you’ll have a cute fabric ornament that’s perfect on the tree or as a gift topper!
(Ornament templates included below.)
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Easy Fabric Ornament Gift Toppers:
During the holidays, we want to show our appreciation to all our teachers, friends, and the people who keep things going (like the delivery guy who brings me packages every day, the scout troop leader, and the school secretary.)
Big, costly gifts for all aren’t in the budget, but a simple, heartfelt note or handmade gift like a plate of cookies, homemade “gift in a jar,” or maybe even a knitted scarf is always appreciated.
If you don’t have time for handmade, a small gift card or special treat would be just as appreciated. (It’s the thought that counts, right?)
This year, we did a combination of store-bought and handmade. The kids and I put together simple gifts of cookie plates, Starbucks gift cards, and other yummy reatspaired with these handmade fabric ornaments.
I love that these little toppers double as ornaments and gift tags!
Are you ready to make these quick fabric ornaments for your tree or to top your holiday gifts?
Easy Fabric Ornament Gift Topper Tutorial
You need:
- 6 to 7 different holiday fabrics
- Batting, flannel, or fleece (this is for the inner layer; I just used a scrap of white fabric)
- Scissors (a rotary cutter is great too)
- Ruler
- Disappearing ink fabric marker
- Ornament Template (download here)
- String
- optional: Fray Check
- Thread, iron, and other basic sewing supplies
Instructions:
1. Cut several strips of fabric into strips. Vary the width anywhere from 1 to 2 inches wide.
2. Sew all strips together using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Press seams flat. Cut fabric strips down the middle, so you have two pieces. (The ornaments need fabric for the front and back, so depending on how many you are making, you might need to double the amount of strips.)
3. Cut out template. (Template download link in the materials list.)
4. Line fabric up in this order, you’ll have three layers: fabric strips right side down, batting, fabric strips right side up.
5. Trace around the template with a disappearing ink fabric marker.
6. Cut a piece of string and slip in between fabric layers. Pin fabrics together and cut around the traced outline.
7. Stitch around the edge of the ornament. Optional: If you do not want your ornaments to fray, you can seal the edges with a bit of fray check.
You are done! How cute is that?
Let us know if you make some!
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