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Sew Your Own Christmas Decorations

Like to make your own advent calendar you can hang on the wall and fill with your own special treats for the kids? How about making your own Christmas stocking to hang by the fireplace, or make your own gift bags for all those Christmas presents? In this article I’ll show you how you can easily sew these at home, and for a fraction of the price you would pay at the shops.

 

Advent Calendar

This advent calendar is basically a rectangle of material, with 25 pockets sewn on (all numbered of course) that you can hang on the wall and fill with special treats and sweets for the children.

Suitable Fabrics & Notions

For the backing fabric you need something fairly thick to take the weight of the treats that will be placed in the pockets.

I actually recommend felt for the backing, for the pockets and for the numbers 1 to 25 (denoting the countdown to Christmas). The beauty of felt is you don’t need to hem it as it doesn’t fray. Try getting 3 different colours – say green for the backing, red for the pockets, and white for the numbers.

We’ll also need 2 pieces of thin wood for the top and bottom of the hanger, and some string or rope for hanging.

How Much Fabric to Buy

For the backing fabric, you will need one piece, 50″ tall by 22″ wide. This allows for a 3″ hem to fold over your wood and stitch. If your wood is wider than this, then you will need to get a longer piece of fabric.

Each pocket is 4″ square, and we need 25 of these. So you will need 20″ by 28″.

We will allow 3″ square for each letter. So you will need 15″ by 15″. For a template of the numbers, see the author resource box at the end of this article.

Please note, these measurements do not allow for any  hemming as I am using felt, however if you choose to use a different fabric which requires hems, then you will need to add on a seam allowance for both the height and width.

To Make Up

For the preparation work, all you need are pins or tailors chalk, a ruler, the number templates and your scissors. No pattern required!

First of all, cut out your 25 pockets. You can use a ruler and tailors chalk to mark guidelines for cutting. If you don’t have tailors chalk a white coloured pencil will do the trick! The pockets are all 4″ by 4″.

Now cut out and pin your numbers to the number fabric and cut out.

To attach the numbers to the pockets you can either machine stitch, hand stitch, or use craft glue.

Lay your backing fabric on a table and mark out where the pockets are to be placed using pins or tailors chalk. We will have 4 pockets across, then 6 down, and the number 25 pocket will be on it’s own at the bottom (although feel free to change this layout if you wish).

Each pocket has a 2″ gap around it. So the first pocket will be 5″ down from the top of the fabric (remember we have allowed 3″ for the wood hanger to go through) and 2″ in from the left. The next pocket is 2″ from the previous. To see a diagram of this layout, see the author resource box.

Pin in place, and then machine stitch along the left, bottom and right sides.

Cut your wood pieces so that one is slightly shorter than your width (for the bottom hem, so you can enclose it), and one slightly longer (say 1/2″ each side). Drill small holes at each end of this longer piece so you can thread through your hanging string or rope.

When all of your pockets are attached, use your machine to sew the top and bottom hems, and then insert your wood. You may want to close off the edges of the bottom hem if it is likely that the wood could come out. You can do this by hand.

Now attach the rope through the holes in the top piece of wood and hang. And don’t forget to fill with treats!

 

Gift Bag

It’s simple to make a Christmas gift bag to delight friends and family, and it’s reusable!

Suitable Fabrics & Notions

For the bag you need something fairly thick so that it can stand on it’s own without any gifts in it. Again, I recommend felt. The beauty of felt is you don’t need to hem it as it doesn’t fray.

If you’d like to decorate the bag with fabric cut-outs in Christmas shapes, you can use any fabric you like (again, felt is suitable for this). For a template of Christmas cut-outs, see the author resource box at the end of this article.

How Much Fabric to Buy

The bag measures 8″ across and 12″ high, and you’ll need two pieces of fabric for the sides, and one piece 3″ wide by 24″ long for the side.  Adding on a half inch seam allowance, we’ll need a piece of fabric 13″ by 24″.

The Pattern

To make your pattern, you just need a piece of paper, a ruler, and a compass (or something circular with a diameter of 8″ and another with a diameter of 4″).

Draw a square on the paper 8″ by 8″. Now place an x every 2″ on the top line of your square. Place your compass on the midpoint (at the 4″ mark) and extend it so that it exactly touches one of the outer edges. Now use your compass to draw a semicircle from one side to the other. Then retract the compass so that it exactly touches one of the 2″ marks, and draw a semicircle from one side to the other. Cut out the middle and you now have a bag handle!

Don’t cut it out yet! We still have to add on seam allowance to the left and right sides and bottom so we can attach the side piece which will join the two larger pieces together.

Draw a line ½” out from each of the left and right sides and along the bottom. This is your cutting template. To see a diagram of this, see the author resource box at the end of this article.

Fold the bag fabric in half, right sides together. Pin on your bag template and cut out.

Now fold out the remaining fabric flat, and cut a long rectangle 24″ by 4″ (this allows for a ½” seam either side).

To Make Up

If you are going to decorate your gift bag with Christmas cut-outs, do it now before we assemble the bag. The cut-outs can either be machine sewn, hand sewn, or attached with craft glue.

To make the bag, take the long rectangular piece of fabric and, with right sides together, pin it to the front of the bag. Sew. Now attach the back of the bag along the other edge (right sides together) and sew.

Turn the right way around, and you’re done!

 

Christmas Stocking

Home made Christmas Stockings can be personalised for each family member – why not involve the kids in making and decorating them!

Suitable Fabrics & Notions

The sky’s the limit for Christmas stockings. Some beautiful fabrics include velvet and velveteen, faux fur, plush, as well as patterned cottons and ginghams. Search through the remnant bins, or just check out all the red fabrics at your local fabric shop.

You may also want to get some white faux fur as a trimming for the top of your stocking, and some fabric for Christmas cut-outs to decorate the stocking.

What does look nice is a contrast trim with each child’s name on it.

How Much Fabric to Buy

The stocking basically consists of one rectangle 6″ by 14″ and a square 6″ by 6″. You’ll need two of these for each stocking, so, including a ½” seam allowance, you’ll need a piece of fabric 14″ by 15″ per stocking.

You’ll also need some matching braid to hang the stocking, or you can make a hanger using the leftover fabric.

The Pattern

To make your pattern, you just need a piece of paper, a ruler, and something circular to round off the corners. (To see a diagram of this pattern, see the author resource box at the end of this article).

Draw a rectangle on your paper 15″ long by 7″ wide. Now draw a square touching the bottom left hand side of your rectangle which goes out for 6½” and up for 7″, then join it back on to your rectangle.

You should now have a shape that looks like a backwards capital L. Now all you need to do is round off the heel and toe of your stocking using something circular (or do it freehand).

Fold your fabric in half with right sides together, and pin the stocking pattern to the fabric. Now cut out.

If you are making a contrasting trim for your stocking, you’ll also need to cut out a rectangle 13″ long and however wide you want your trim (plus ½” seam allowance).

To Make Up

If you are going to decorate your stocking with Christmas cut-outs or appliqués, do it now before we assemble the stocking. The cut-outs can either be machine sewn, hand sewn, or attached with craft glue.

The same goes for your contrast trim. Any thing you ant to attach should be done before we sew it on to the stocking.

To make the stocking, pin the two stocking pieces (right sides together), and sew from the top of one side all the way around to the top of the other side. If you are not attaching a contrasting trim, turn over your top hem and pin, remembering to insert the braid or fabric for the hanger before you sew the hem.

If you are using a contrasting trim, turn your stocking inside out so that the right side is now facing you.

Stitch the trim together at the ends so you now have a circle of fabric. Place your trim inside the top of the stocking with the right side facing towards the inside of the stocking. Match the top of your trim to the top of the stocking, and pin in place.

Take your braid or fabric for the hanger, and insert it where you want it between the trim and stocking with the open ends flush with the top of the trim and the stocking. Now sew around the entire top of the stocking. Turn the trim right way around, and you’re done!

About the Author

Diane Ellis has been sewing since she was very young and got her first sewing machine at 6 years old (albeit a miniature one!). She sews purely for friends and family, and enjoys making her own patterns. She is the co-author of the website Sewing4Dummies.com where you’ll find other great free patterns and templates for Christmas Gift ideas. Also, for a limited time, you can sign up for a free 6 part sewing course called Easy Fun Sewing Projects.

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ArtBin Bobbin Box-3 X6 X1-1/4 (Pack of 1) $4.75 ArtBin Bobbin Box-3 X6 X1-1/4 . ART BIN-Bobbin Box is ideal for storing all your bobbins or other small sewing notions. This clear plastic box stores up to 30 bobbins and securely closes with a snap lid. Measures: 3 x 6 x 1.25 inches. Imported.

Bamboo Notions Seam Ripper- $4.64 CLOVER-Bamboo Notions Seam Ripper. The Bamboo Notions Series is a select assortment of sewing and quilting tools that offer the natural warmth; versatility; and durability of bamboo; the fastest growing degradable plant that self-regenerates. A seam ripper is great for ripping out seams; cutting threads; and removing buttons. This package contains one Seam Ripper with bamboo handle (measures approximately 4-1/4in). Caution: Sharp point. Handle with care. Imported.

Bamboo Notions Straight Tailor’s Awl- $5.09 CLOVER-Bamboo Notions Straight Tailor’s Awl. The Bamboo Notions Series is a select assortment of sewing and quilting tools that offer the natural warmth; versatility; and durability of bamboo; the fastest growing degradable plant that self-regenerates. The Straight Tailor’s Awl is great for piercing small holes in craft work. Perfect for helping move fabric over feed dogs of machine for sewing and quilting. This package contains one Tailor’s Awl with bamboo handle (measures approximately 5-3/4in). Caution: Sharp point. Handle with care. Imported.

Bamboo Notions Tracing Wheel W/Serrated Edge- $5.09 CLOVER-Bamboo Notions Tracing Wheel with Serrated Edge. The Bamboo Notions Series is a select assortment of sewing and quilting tools that offer the natural warmth; versatility; and durability of bamboo; the fastest growing degradable plant that self-regenerates. The serrated edge of this Tracing Wheel is used for marking directly on fabric. Suitable for marking on lightweight as well as heavier weight fabrics. This package contains one Tracing Wheel with bamboo handle (measures approximately 5-3/4in). Caution: Sharp edge. Handle with care. Imported.

Blue Personal Travel Organizer Case (Case of 45) $34.21 Blue Personal Travel Organizer CaseThis blue five-compartment organizer slides open and clicks shut to keep all those miscellaneous items neat and tidy when traveling. Great for jewelry, pills, sewing notions, or any small hard-to-keep-track-off items.

Brother 17-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine, LX2500 $79.97 Brother 17-Stitch Free-Arm Sewing Machine, LX2500: Free-arm sewing machine Brother LX2500 has 17 built-in stitches 38 stitch functions Automatic bobbin-winding system Drop-in top bobbin 4 quick-change presser feet Built-in sewing light Built-in storage compartment

Complete Photo Guide to Sewing $24.99 The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing – Revised is the one reference every sewer needs. Its 352 pages and 1100 photographs cover every aspect of fashion and decor sewing. Sections include choosing the right tools and notions, using conventional machines and sergers, fashion sewing, tailoring, and home decor projects. Included are step-by-step instructions for basic projects like pillows, tablecloths, and window treatments. Sewers from beginners to the skilled will turn to this book again and again.

Complete Photo Guide to Sewing: 1200 Full-Color How-to Photos $24.99 The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing – Revised is the one reference every sewer needs. Its 352 pages and 1100 photographs cover every aspect of fashion and décor sewing. Sections include choosing the right tools and notions, using conventional machines and sergers, fashion sewing, tailoring, and home décor projects. Included are step-by-step instructions for basic projects like pillows, tablecloths, and window treatments. Sewers from beginners to the skilled will turn to this book again and again.

Crafty Caddy-6-1/2 x6 $3.76 Great for small scrapbook page embellishments beads buttons sewing notions and more! Features 5 detachable clear organizers each with 5 compartments. Remove the lid to reveal a compartment tray that lifts out for more storage below.

Cranston VIP Fabrics Sewing Notions Fabric $0 Cranston VIP Fabrics Sewing Notions Fabric: Fabric by the yard 100 percent cotton Care: machine wash cold, tumble dry low

Creative Publishing International $14.93 CREATIVE PUBLISHING-Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to SEWING: Revised and Expanded Edition. The ultimate sewing guide for beginners and seasoned sewers! Over 1200 photographs and expert instructions teach you all the basics for both fashion sewing and home decor projects. For the fashion sewer: choosing the right notions and equipment; professional advice about different fabrics; learn techniques for both conventional machines and sergers. For Home Decor: choosing and sewing with decorator fabrics; make pillows in five basic styles; sew curtains; shades; drapes and top treatments and install them; slipcovers for your furniture; duvets; pillow shams; table cloths; placemats and napkins. What more could you possibly need! Softcover: 352 pages. Imported.

Deadly Notions $6.79 In this Southern Sewing Circle mystery, librarian Tori Sinclair throws a birthday bash for a fellow sewer’s daughter. But when one of the town’s most insufferable moms turns up dead, Tori and the girls need to figure out who really murdered the woman. Original.

Deadly Notions (Southern Sewing Circle Series #4) $7.99 Elizabeth Lynn Casey,Mass Market Paperback,Series: Southern Sewing Circle Series 4, English-language edition,Pub by Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

Deadly Notions (Southern Sewing Circle Series #4) $7.99 Elizabeth Lynn Casey,NOOK Book (eBook),Series: Southern Sewing Circle Series 4, English-language edition,Pub by Penguin Group (USA) on 04-05-2011

Depression Era Dimestore: Kitchen, Home and Garden $3.04 Like peering through the plate glass window of a Woolworth’s, Kresge’s, or J.J. Newberry’s, this popular book reveals the wonderful array of dimestore merchandise that awaited homemakers and gardeners during our country’s Depression era. Consumers in those years needed a convenient, affordable place to purchase necessities for the home–and dimestores had it all. Illustrated with over 200 images, many of them drawn from original catalogs and advertisements, this book is a virtual shopper’s paradise of Depression era goods from the pretty to the practical: colorful dinnerware, cookware, salt and pepper shakers, cookie jars, linens, home decor, stationery, furniture, needlework, sewing notions, holiday decorations, gardening products, even supplies for the family pet. For all those who treasure memories of their local five-and-ten-cent store, this book is a must. Newly updated values are included for all items.

Dimensional Machine Embroidery: 10+ Specialty Techniques for Amazing Results $9.8 Add a whole new dimension to your embroidery!In Dimensional Machine Embroidery, learn to enhance your machine embroidery skills with specialty techniques that make your work beautiful to the eye and amazing to the touch. come to life with traditional and raw-edge appliqué, trapunto, wing needle and shadow work. With clear step-by-step instructions and handy tips and tricks for each technique, you’ll be rewarded with beautiful and professional-looking results.Inside Dimensional Machine Embroidery, you’ll find:11 dimensional techniques to learn and master, with accompanying projects: elegant lace coasters, a cozy embroidered elk blanket, a funky giraffe footstool, and more! A CD containing 18 digitized designs from the projects, as well as bonus designs for the wing needle and shadow work techniquesRecommendations for specific fabrics, stabilizers, needles and notions to use with each project, for spectacular results every timeNotes from Nancy: expert advice from sewing and craft expert Nancy Zieman sprinkled throughout the pages Why settle for flat embroidery, when you can create delicate lace and shaggy fur? All you need is your digital embroidery machine, and Deborah Jones showing you how!

Dot Box Storage 32 Piece Set-Small 7 X5.5 X1.5 $9.73 COTTAGE MILLS-Dot Box Storage System: Small thirty-two piece set. A wonderful way to store your sewing; scrapbooking; card making; jewelry making notions as well those tiny bits and pieces that end up mixed together in one box or drawer. Inside this box are unique raised dots designed to hold the specially designed inner boxes in place no matter how many are there so you can organize your embellishments or notions and be sure they will not shift until you want them to. This package contains one small translucent storage system measuring 1-5/8×7-1/4×6-1/4in with a blue flip-lock closure; one large long; six large; two medium long; fourteen medium and eight small boxes. Imported.

Dot Box Storage 53 Piece Set-Medium 11 X7 X1.5 $18.96 COTTAGE MILLS-Dot Box Storage System: Medium fifty-three piece set. A wonderful way to store your sewing; scrapbooking; card making; jewelry making notions as well those tiny bits and pieces that end up mixed together in one box or drawer. Inside this box are unique raised dots designed to hold the specially designed inner boxes in place no matter how many are there so you can organize your embellishments or notions and be sure they will not shift until you want them to. This package contains one medium translucent storage system measuring 1-5/8×11-1/8×7-5/8in with a blue flip-lock closure; one extra large; three large long; eight large; six medium long; twenty-two medium and twelve small boxes. Imported.

Dot Box Storage System, 32-Piece Set $15.99 Small translucent storage system measures 1-5/8 x 7-1/4 x 6-1/4 inches with a blue flip-lock closure Large long box Six large boxes Two medium long boxes Fourteen medium boxes Eight small boxes

Dot Box Storage System, 53-Piece Set $29.99 Medium translucent storage system measures 1-5/8 x 11-1/8 x 7-5/8 inches with a blue flip-lock closure Extra large box Three large long boxes Eight large boxes Six medium long boxes 22 medium boxes 12 small boxes

Double Metallic Machine Needle -Size 2.5/80 1/Pkg $2.96 EURO-NOTIONS-Double Metallic Machine Needle. The special construction of the metallic needle provides trouble-free sewing with metallic thread. A must-have for sewing with sensitive metallic threads; a large eye makes threading easier and accommodates heavier thread. The elongated eye prevents shredding and breaking of metallic threads during the stitch formation. This package contains one Size 2.5/80 needle. Imported.

Double Metallic Machine Needle -Size 3.0/90 1/Pkg $3.26 EURO-NOTIONS-Double Metallic Machine Needle. The special construction of the metallic needle provides trouble-free sewing with metallic thread. A must-have for sewing with sensitive metallic threads; a large eye makes threading easier and accommodates heavier thread. The elongated eye prevents shredding and breaking of metallic threads during the stitch formation. This package contains one Size 3.0/90 needle. Imported.

Fabricate: 17 Innovative Sewing Projects that Make Fabric the Star $22.95 Create gorgeous one-of-a-kind handmade fabrics and transform them into fun and useful projects with this guide to distinctive cloth-making techniques. This innovative how-to resource uses classic and modern techniques to create interesting custom fabrics that are used in a dazzling array of fresh, stylish yet practical must-have items for one’s wardrobe or home. From laptop cases to evening bags, elegant wraps to flirty skirts, floor pillows to whimsical curtains, this tutorial uses a variety of easy fiber-art and fabric-manipulation techniques to create original fabric projects from wearable designs and touching gifts to home décor. In addition to the cloth-making techniques, there are 17 projects that show what can be made with each unique fabric. Additional instruction is included to create unique effects with pleats and crinkles; puckers and tufts; cut-and-fray fabric techniques; laminates that add colorful, versatile, and playful layers; surface embellishment techniques like cording, appliqué, and crazy stitch; heat-treated techniques like burn-out, burn-away, and fabric etching; fabrics designed with solvy and repeating notions like rickrack, hooks and eyes, and zippers—leading to many endless possibilities.