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Christmas sewing patterns
Decorations, hats, gift bags and a reindeer, plus ten Christmas outfits for the porch goose.
Updated October 11, 2026
Advent Calendar
Photo is a render of the finished item.
Sew-by dates
The advent calendar has to hang by the first of December, and it is the biggest job here at about 5 hours, so start it in November. Gifts can wait until mid-December: the bags, hats and ornaments are all an hour or less each.
Decorations
The advent calendar is a 36 inch wall hanging with pockets. The ornaments are a set of four stuffed shapes (a star, a tree, a heart and a mini stocking) in two sizes, 3 in and 4½ in. A fat quarter makes the whole set in the classic size. The fabric cone Christmas tree pattern comes in 8, 14 and 20 inch heights. For the order to make them in, read the fabric advent calendar tutorial and ornaments guide.
Santa hat and elf hat sewing pattern
The Santa and elf hats go from toddler (head 18 to 19½ in) to adult large (22½ to 24 in).
Gifts
The wine and gift bags replace wrapping paper: the wine bag is 4½ by 16 inches. The zipper pouch, potholder and scrunchie are among the free patterns, and the elastic bookmark takes about ten minutes.
The reindeer plush comes in 7, 9½ and 12 inch sizes and takes about 3 hours.
Fabric for each
| Pattern | Fabric | Smallest to largest size |
|---|---|---|
| Advent Calendar | Background | 1¼ yd in every size |
| Christmas Ornaments | Fabric for the whole set | 1 fat eighth to 1 fat quarter |
| Cone Christmas Trees | Tree fabric | ⅜ to ¾ yd |
| Santa and Elf Hats | Fabric | Red hat: ½ to ⅝ yd; white brim + pom: ¼ to ⅜ yd; green hat: ½ to ⅝ yd; cuff + pom: ⅜ yd in every size |
| Wine and Gift Bags | Outer fabric | ⅜ yd in every size |
| Reindeer Plush | Body fabric | ⅜ to ½ yd |
The porch goose
Santa, Mrs Claus, an elf, a snowman and six more outfits are on the Christmas porch goose page.
Questions
What is the easiest Christmas thing to sew?
An ornament or a gift bag. The ornaments take about 30 minutes each and the bags about an hour.
Can I use fat quarters?
For the ornaments, yes: one fat quarter makes the set of four in the classic size. The advent calendar pockets can be cut from four fat quarters too.
When should I start the advent calendar?
In early or mid November. It takes about 5 hours and needs to be ready by December 1.
Keep browsing
Christmas goose outfitsTen December outfits, from Santa and Mrs Claus to an angel.
PlushiesEight stuffed animals and five memory animals.
BagsTotes, pouches, a hobo bag and gift bags.
Guides for this
- How to sew a Christmas stocking: free template and yardage8 min readLearn how to sew a Christmas stocking with a free draw-it-yourself template: 18 in tall, ½ in seams, lining, cuff band, loop and yardage for 1 or 4.
Christmas reindeer and angel sewing patterns: plush, goose outfits and hats8 min readCompare Sewzy's Christmas reindeer and angel sewing patterns: a reindeer plush, two porch goose outfits and Santa and elf hats, with times, sizes and fabric.
Thanksgiving table sewing projects: potholder, placemats and a casserole carrier7 min readSew a potholder, quilted placemats, a casserole carrier and a bowl cozy before Thanksgiving, Nov 26. Real sizes, fabric amounts and hours, with a sew-by plan.
How much fabric do I need? A simple yardage guide4 min readHow much fabric do I need? Learn how to read fabric width, plan a cutting layout, add extra for shrinkage and matching, and work out yardage for any project.
How to sew a potholder: a quilted potholder guide4 min readHow to sew a potholder with the right batting, 100% cotton fabric and thread. Step-by-step quilting, binding and safety tips for your kitchen.
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