Give your Christmas tree some star power with this free Fabric Star Ornament Pattern! The sewing pattern is simple and easy to follow, so you can create several star ornaments in no time. Plus, the possibilities are endless when it comes to fabrics and colors. So get creative and deck your tree out in style!

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Fabric Star Ornament Pattern

One of the most popular Christmas ornaments is the fabric star. These handmade ornaments are simple to make but look fabulously on-trend when finished. And best of all, the stars can be made out of any scraps of fabric you have lying around.

So why not give it a try this year? I’ve put together a free Fabric Star Ornament Pattern and instructions that will make it easy for you to create your own fabric stars this Christmas.

Why Make this Free Star Pattern

If you’re like me, then you love finding free patterns to use for your crafts. Well, I’ve got a great one for you today! This fabric star ornament is perfect for Christmas or any other time of year. Plus, it’s really easy to make, so even beginners can give it a try. So what are you waiting for? Get started making your own fabric stars today!

Easy and so fun to make. Sometimes we just need a quick and easy project to get into the holiday spirit (or if <gasp> you’ve lost your sewing mojo.) These stars are a perfect project for that!

Use any fabric you want to customize your ornament to your decor. These stars are a perfect project to use up all your scrap fabric.

The stuffed fabric stars are great as Christmas tree ornaments, gift toppers, or just cute holiday decor.

This pattern is free and makes a great craft to make and sell. All you need is some well-priced fabric and inexpensive batting. (I found similar items selling on Etsy for about $7 per star!)

Fabric Used in this Star Sewing Pattern

I used a cotton fabric with a metallic weave from Robert Kauffman in Sand, from the Essex Yarn Dyed (metallic) line to make my fabric stars. I was torn between the Camel, Oyster, or Sand color. They are all shades of gold, the camel being darkest and sand being the lightest.

I finally decided to go with the fabric in Sand because I thought it would be the best match to my current decor. But this particular fabric line also comes in green, ruby, navy blue, and shades of grey.

Fabric Star Template Pattern Details:

The finished stuffed fabric star is about 7.5 inches wide and 7.75 inches tall. (If you want a smaller star, it is very easy to reduce the print size when printing from the free Adobe reader.)

You actually have two choices when sewing the star.

I have demonstrated the first choice in today’s tutorial, and the second choice is slightly faster and more rustic/farmhouse/shabby chic-looking.

Option number 2 is: Instead of sewing the star fabric right sides together and then flipping it right side out, you would align the fabric wrong sides together, sew around the edge with a quarter-inch seam allowance, and then finish the edge of the fabric with pinking shears.

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Where Do I get the Pattern?

The link for the Star Pattern/template is under the materials needed section. Click the link, add the pattern to your cart and check out. (takes about 15 seconds for the process.) A copy of the pattern will be emailed to you.

Ready to make a few stuffed star ornaments?

Read on for the fabric amounts, sewing instructions, and pattern templates.

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How to Make a Fabric Star Ornament

Time needed: It takes 10 minutes to make one fabric star, but if you cut several at a time and make them in an assembly line, the time per star will be greatly reduced.

Skill level: Beginner

Materials Needed

Pattern
Fabric (scrap fabric, about 16 inches wide by 8 inches tall)
Scissors
Marking Pen
Batting (use whatever kind you have)
Needle and thread
Basic sewing supplies (a turning tool would be helpful in turning the points of the star, but a pencil will work too.)
optional: twine for an ornament hanger.

Sewing Instructions

Pattern notes: A quarter-inch seam allowance has already been added to the pattern.

RST = Right sides together.

Step 1: Print and cut out the Star pattern.

First, save the free star template pattern that I have provided. (Look under materials for the star pattern link.) It is in PDF format, so you will need Adobe Reader to open and print it. (If you don’t have Adobe Reader, you can get it for free here .) The pattern prints out on one page.

To print the pattern, at the correct size, choose print “actual size” and “auto” portrait/landscape.
Use a ruler to measure the one-inch square to confirm the pattern printed at the correct size.

Cut out the paper pattern.

Fold the fabric in half and use a marking pen to trace the star pattern onto the fabric.

Cut two stars from your fabric.

Step 2: Sew the fabric star together.

Line up the two stars, RST.

If you want to add a twine hanger on your ornament, cut a 7-inch piece of twine, fold it in half and insert it between the two stars. (You want the loop inside the star, with the ends hanging out, as shown below.)

Pin the star and twine in place. Sew around the edges of the star using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

Leave a 1.5 to 2 inch opening at the bottom of the fabric star ornament.

If adding a twine hanger, backstitch over the twine a time or two and take care to push the twine loop out of the sewing path as you sew down the edge of the star.

To help the star keep its shape when turning right side out. it helps to cut a “notch” into the inner star corners. You will also want to trim the extra seam allowance and tips of the star points.

The less fabric at the tip of the stars, the better the points will look. Be careful not to cut into the stitches.

Step 3: Turn and Stuff the Stars

Use a turning tool or pencil to help push out the star tips.

Fold the open seam in towards the center of the star 1/4 inch and press with an iron.

Add batting/stuffing to your star.

Step 4: Close the Fabric star.

Pin the bottom of the star closed.

Close the bottom seam with a hidden stitch or glue.

Now make a bunch more!

Made this Star Pattern?

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Yield: 1 fabric star ornament