The weather is starting to cool and the leaves are beginning to change color and it has put me in the holiday spirit! Today, I’m going to show you How To Make A Fabric Star Ornament With Free Printable Pattern! This is a super easy project that is perfect for beginners. I love the holidays and am so glad they are getting closer. I am always looking for fun seasonal projects and when I came across this one I knew I had to make it. These little projects are a fun way to break up the larger projects you are trying to make. I like going from longer projects to short ones as the short ones are quick to give you the satisfaction of completing something. This little ornament is easy to do with the kids. You could make a few of these and personalize them to give away as gifts. The star shape is easy to cut out thanks to the included free pattern. You can make this in about 15 minutes or faster depending on your skill level. Check your scrap pile to see if you have enough flannel or other fabric to make this. That would make this a super cheap project to make.
I ended up having some buffalo plaid and some fun snowman print flannel leftover from a previous project. If you don’t have any, you could just look for some fat quarters or if you have a lot of longer fabric you could make your own fabric squares using this tutorial. Once you have your material picked out, gather up the rest of your supplies from the list below, and let’s get started!
Are looking for a few other Christmas related sewing projects? We show you how to sew a Christmas Stocking, an Advent Pillow, a Pet Christmas Stocking and even Christmas gifts you can sew!
What You’ll Need:
- Flannel fabric scraps or fat quarters
- Matching Thread
- Star template
- Satin ribbon
- Fiber fill (Poly-fil)
- Turning tool or chopstick
- Iron
- Pins
- Scissors
- Optional Rotary Cutter & Mat
- Measuring tape
- Thread nippers
- Sewing machine
How To Make A Fabric Star Ornament With Free Printable Pattern
Start this how to make a fabric star ornament with free printable pattern sewing tutorial by washing, drying, and pressing your fabric. This makes it easier to cut out. Once you have done that, you’ll need to print and cut out the included free pattern. With your free star pattern cut out, use it to cut out two stars from your fabric. I recommend using scissors for this part unless you are really comfortable with your rotary cutter.
After you have cut out your fabric stars, you’ll need to cut a length of ribbon to 8”.
Now, take your ribbon and fold it into a loop. Then secure to an interior point of the star on the fabric’s right side with a sewing clip. Fold the loop in half again and clip so that it is in the center of the star. This is to ensure you don’t sew over it.
Next on this how to make a fabric star ornament with free printable pattern sewing tutorial, place the remaining fabric star on top of the other with right sides together. Clip all the way around to hold it in place.
Now it’s time to sew! Head over to your sewing machine and sew around the perimeter of the star with a ⅛” seam allowance. Stitch back and forth over the ribbon a few times to secure it. Leave a 2” opening between points for turning and stuffing. You could also hand-sew this project if you desire.
Reach inside the star to pull the ribbon through the opening, and turn it right side out.
Use a turning tool or chopstick to gently press out all the points of the star.
Now on this how to make a fabric star ornament with free printable pattern sewing tutorial, we need to stuff our ornament. Insert your preferred fiber fill into the center of the star. Use your turning tool or chopstick to press it into all the points. This will keep your star nice and even.
For the last step in this sewing tutorial, turn the opening your stuff through with raw edges on the inside ⅛” and hand sew with an invisible stitch, also known as a ladder stitch. If you need help doing this you can visit our ladder stitch tutorial here.
And that’s it! Now you know how to make a fabric star ornament with free printable pattern! Your ornament is ready to be hung and enjoyed by all.
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How To Make A Fabric Star Ornament With Free Printable Pattern
Sew your own cute little Christmas ornaments with this simple sewing tutorial. They are so cute. Make some extras to give away as gifts!
Materials
Tools
Instructions
- Use the template to cut out two stars from your fabric.
- Cut a length of ribbon to 8”
- Fold the ribbon into a loop. Then secure to an interior point of the star on the fabric’s right side with a sewing clip. Fold the loop in half again and clip so that it is in the center of the star. This is to ensure you don’t sew over it.
- Place the remaining fabric star on top of the other with right sides together. Clip all the way around to hold.
- Sew around the perimeter of the star, either by machine or by hand, with a ⅛” seam allowance. Stitch back and forth over the ribbon a few times to secure it. Leave a 2” opening between points for turning and stuffing.
- Reach inside the star to pull the ribbon through the opening, and turn it right side out.
- Use a turning tool or chopstick to gently press out all the points of the star.
- Insert fiberfill into the center of the star. Use your turning tool or chopstick to press it into all the points.
- Turn the opening under ⅛” and hand sew with an invisible stitch, also known as a ladder stitch.
- Enjoy!
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