The holiday season is the perfect time to bring a touch of festive magic to your teddy bear creations, and easy Christmas sewing projects offer just that. These quick, charming projects are designed for plush artists who want to create small decorations, accessories, or gift toppers in just 15 to 45 minutes each. Using simple materials like fleece, felt, and cotton, these projects are not only adorable but also scrap-friendly, making them ideal for both beginners and seasoned crafters.
Before diving into the projects, it’s helpful to gather a few essentials. Basic sewing tools, such as needles, scissors, pins, and thread, are required. For embellishments, small buttons, beads, or embroidery floss can add personality to each piece.
Fabric Christmas Stockings & Boots
Tiny decorative boots make a charming accessory for teddy bears; they can be placed in their paws or hung on the Christmas tree. They can also be made slightly larger to use as decorations for a mantelpiece or tree. Start with a simple boot pattern, cut out two pieces from felt or fleece for each boot, and sew the edges together with small, neat stitches.
The boots can be lightly stuffed for a puffed look, or left flat; this can even make them more convenient as decorations. Add embroidery, buttons, or small festive details for extra charm. These versatile boots can be paired with mini mittens to create small holiday displays for plush friends.
Download the Pattern
To download the pattern, follow the instructions below:
From a phone or a tablet (Android): There should be something similar for mobile devices with Android or iOS. Click on the image. Save it by holding your finger on the image and selecting the “Save Image” option. Then go to your photo gallery and print it (there is an option).
From a computer (Windows): Click on the photo of the pattern you see below. In the new tab that will open, you press the right mouse button and select the “Save image as …” option. Then, you choose where the image will be saved on your computer.
The pattern also includes applique templates that can simply be glued on for easy decoration.
Christmas Fleece and Felt Mittens
Mittens are not only cute, but they are also functional as accessories for teddy bears or as ornaments on garlands. You can reduce the pattern if you need tiny mittens for bears and their plush friends, or keep the current size if you want to hang them on a mantelpiece.
Cut out two identical mitten shapes from fleece or felt and stitch around the edges with small, neat stitches. Adding a decorative cuff in a contrasting fabric or a tiny bow makes the mittens look extra festive. This quick project is perfect for using leftover fabric pieces and combining them with other small holiday items.
Download the Pattern
To download the pattern, follow the instructions below:
From a phone or a tablet (Android): There should be something similar for mobile devices with Android or iOS. Click on the image. Save it by holding your finger on the image and selecting the “Save Image” option. Then go to your photo gallery and print it (there is an option).
From a computer (Windows): Click on the photo of the pattern you see below. In the new tab that will open, you press the right mouse button and select the “Save image as …” option. Then, you choose where the image will be saved on your computer.
The pattern also includes an appliqué template that can simply be glued on for easy decoration.
Looking for more projects? Check our free fabric teddy bear pattern, which is cute and easy.
Fabric Christmas Tree
Fabric Christmas trees bring a whimsical touch to any holiday display. Cut two identical tree shapes from cotton fabric, sew the edges together, leaving a small opening for stuffing, and lightly fill the tree to give it volume.
Tiny beads or embroidered details can represent ornaments, and the tree can either stand on its own or be used as a hanging decoration.
Download the Pattern
To download the pattern, follow the instructions below:
From a phone or a tablet (Android): There should be something similar for mobile devices with Android or iOS. Click on the image. Save it by holding your finger on the image and selecting the “Save Image” option. Then go to your photo gallery and print it (there is an option).
From a computer (Windows): Click on the photo of the pattern you see below. In the new tab that will open, you press the right mouse button and select the “Save image as …” option. Then, you choose where the image will be saved on your computer.
The pattern also includes an applique template that can simply be sewn on or glued on for easy decoration.
Fabric Christmas Star
Stars are classic holiday symbols, and tiny fabric stars add charm as ornaments or accessories for teddy bears. Cut out two star shapes from cotton, stitch them together, leaving a small gap, and lightly stuff for dimension.
These stars can be hung individually, attached to garlands, or become an accessory to a teddy bear. Multiple stars in different colours create a cheerful, textured display that can be incorporated into holiday plush scenes.
Download the Pattern
To download the pattern, follow the instructions below:
From a phone or a tablet (Android): There should be something similar for mobile devices with Android or iOS. Click on the image. Save it by holding your finger on the image and selecting the “Save Image” option. Then go to your photo gallery and print it (there is an option).
From a computer (Windows): Click on the photo of the pattern you see below. In the new tab that will open, you press the right mouse button and select the “Save image as …” option. Then, you choose where the image will be saved on your computer.
The pattern also includes an appliqué template that can simply be glued on for easy decoration.
For mohair teddy bear enthusiasts, you can download our free mohair teddy bear pattern.
Fabric Christmas Trees Garland
Creating a garland using small fabric trees or hearts is a simple way to add holiday cheer to any teddy bear collection. For the trees, there are two ways to make them. The first is the easiest, just cut out two triangle shapes, sew them together, and insert a folded piece of wide ribbon at the bottom to act as a trunk.
The second option is a fuller version, where both the tree and the trunk are lightly stuffed before closing the seam. After preparing several trees or hearts, stitch each piece and string them together with ribbon or thin twine.
Download the Pattern
To download the pattern, follow the instructions below:
From a phone or a tablet (Android): There should be something similar for mobile devices with Android or iOS. Click on the image. Save it by holding your finger on the image and selecting the “Save Image” option. Then go to your photo gallery and print it (there is an option).
From a computer (Windows): Click on the photo of the pattern you see below. In the new tab that will open, you press the right mouse button and select the “Save image as …” option. Then, you choose where the image will be saved on your computer.
If you reduce the pattern, you can sew a tiny tree that will serve as a miniature accessory.
Fabric Christmas Heart
Hearts can be sewn from felt, fleece, or cotton and decorated in any way you like, making them a versatile little project for the holiday season.
Download the Pattern
To download the pattern, follow the instructions below:
From a phone or a tablet (Android): There should be something similar for mobile devices with Android or iOS. Click on the image. Save it by holding your finger on the image and selecting the “Save Image” option. Then go to your photo gallery and print it (there is an option).
From a computer (Windows): Click on the photo of the pattern you see below. In the new tab that will open, you press the right mouse button and select the “Save image as …” option. Then, you choose where the image will be saved on your computer.
Before You Go
With these easy Christmas sewing projects, holiday crafting becomes approachable, festive, and perfectly tailored for plush enthusiasts. From decorative boots and mittens to miniature trees, stars, hearts, and garlands, these projects are both adorable and practical, giving teddy bears a seasonal flair while helping makers use scraps creatively.
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