Fabric Scraps Christmas Ornaments

Fabric Scraps Ornament Tutorial Simple Simon And Company

Hi everyone!  I am Elizabeth, one half of the duo of sisters-in-law who blog at Simple Simon and Company.  And if there is one thing that we love at Simple Simon, it’s a great simple sewing project that can be done in an afternoon.  With that being said, project is no exception to that simple and easy sewing rule…..with the addition that these fun little Christmas trees will use up some of your fabric scrap stashes as well!!! Now that’s a bonus!

Here’s what you need to get started.

Fabric Scraps Ornaments Supplies

*Fabric scraps (for front and one large piece for the backing)

*batting

*small square of brown felt

*Triangle quilting ruler

*cutting mat/rotary cutter (or scissors)

*small scrap of ric rac or ribbon for hanger

Step 1 Fabric Scrap Ornament Tutorial
 Step 1:  Sew all of your fabric strips together into one piece for the Christmas Tree ornament front.
Step 2 Fabric Scrap Ornament Simplesimonandco
 Step 2: Using your triangle quilting ruler, trim up the front and back pieces to form the triangle.
Step 3 Fabric Scraps Ornament Simplesimonandco
 Step 3: Pin your ric rac or ribbon on top of triangle.
Step 4 Fabric Scraps Ornament Simplesimonandco
 Step 4: Place triangle backing on top of main fabric piece (and ric rac) and stitch around the triangle, leaving a 2 inch opening at the bottom.
Step 5 Fabric Scraps Ornament Simplesimon
 Step 5: Stuff your Christmas tree with batting and then stick your brown felt trunk in the opening.
Step 6 Fabric Scraps Ornament Simple Simon
 Step 6: Slip stitch the opening closed and you are done!
Final Picture Christmas Tree Ornament Fabric Scraps Simplesimon

 

They really are a perfect project for anyone learning to sew…and make cute ornaments for your tree or great handmade gifts for others!
And over on our blog today, we have put up a round-up of some other fast and easy Holiday sewing projects.  See you there!!!
Thanks for having me today,
~Elizabeth
Introducing Simple Simon & Co

Elizabeth and liZ are two girls who married brothers and ended up with the exact same name.  They both love all things sewing, crafting, thrifting and trying to perfect the art of homemaking.  They each have three kids, the same minivan and an ideal weekend would be filled with family time and endless sewing projects.  You can find out more at Pinterest and Facebook.

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90 Responses to Fabric Scraps Christmas Ornaments

  1. Malin says:

    I would spend it on some Beautiful Kokka fabric.

  2. Stacy says:

    double gauze anything!

  3. Piroska says:

    I love the Cotton Lawn Black Multi-floral, and the blue multi-floral.

  4. Catherine says:

    I really like the double gauze dots.

  5. Barb farmer says:

    loved the kikorakko space travel print – little guy I know would be ecstatic to see this!

  6. florence says:

    I like the double gauze floral !!

  7. Natalie says:

    I would spend it on double gauze floral border print!

  8. Cute little trees and a great way to use up scraps. I’d love some of the Floral Double Gauze.

  9. lesley says:

    I would spend my money on “BIRDS ON YELLOW LIGHT-WEIGHT CANVAS” and “CAT AND BIRD IN BLUE”

  10. Tabitha Klucking says:

    GREAT fabric! I particularly like the Cat and Bird in Blue!

  11. LindaI says:

    PINNING. Linda

  12. DianeW says:

    I love the lawn and the double gauze for sewing for my granddaughter – and the canvas would be great for totes!

  13. Judith R. says:

    If I won the gift certificate, I’d order pink check canvas fabric.

  14. CarmencitaB says:

    Two words : Double Gauze!

  15. Lauralee Hensley says:

    I’d purchase beautiful fabric, like COTTON LAWN BLACK MULTI FLORAL 1/2 YARD
    $8.50. There are so many pretty florals there.

  16. Diane says:

    I think I’d get some cotton lawn or the canvas … not sure! Thanks for the chance.

  17. Michelle says:

    FABRIC!
    I love the birds on yellow, and really anything with birds on it wins in my book.
    Heh.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    ~Michelle

  18. mamalusco says:

    Lots of great fabrics to choose from. Thank you!

  19. Nicole U says:

    I would get the the roly-poly sewing pattern and fabric! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

  20. Carol P. says:

    Great use for scraps!

  21. Lydia Varona Trainor says:

    I would buy some double gauze floral border print fabric to make the Bess Top. so cute

  22. Jessica says:

    I love Japanese fabrics so it would be easy to choose. I also adore the Cat & Bird fabric.I like also the pattern meridian

  23. Wehaf says:

    I would get some herringbone cotton canvas and some brown dots cotton canvas.

  24. VickiT says:

    I would buy the adorable Cat & Bird in Blue fabric for sure, the Double Guaze Floral Border Print, and some Herringbone Cotton Canvas.

  25. goonyburd says:

    I like the Cotton Lawn Strawberry Print

  26. Jennifer says:

    Definitely would get this pattern: http://shop.imaginegnats.com/product/sewing-sayings-embroidery-pattern
    And then maybe some differently fabrics. So fun!

  27. Connie says:

    I would buy fabric. thanks for the giveaway

  28. Jordan L says:

    I LOVE all of the double gauze fabrics!!

  29. dottedwhale says:

    great idea!! Thank you for the chance.

  30. Margaret says:

    I’d get some cotton lawn and double gauze that I’ve had my eye on.

  31. Charlene McClellan says:

    P.S. I’d get some of your cool fabric!

  32. Charlene McClellan says:

    What a cool project! I look forward to trying it.

  33. kim hyde says:

    love the fabrics and would love to win. I’m going to make some trees this afternoon.

  34. fayzer says:

    Thanks for the giveaway. I love fabric.

  35. Kelly Tuttle says:

    If i won id definitely have to go for some fabric- the types she has in her shop are so pretty!

  36. Brittney Gossard says:

    I would buy some of the great fabric on there – the two Cotton Lawns and the Herringbone are my favs!

  37. Ana Couto says:

    That is a great idea, my kids have been asking me to teach them to sew and this seems like a good project to start. Thanks! Ana

  38. amy H says:

    Love the cute trees! I would buy some fabric. Thanks!

  39. Ashley says:

    I would purchase some of the cotton lawn fabric to make a nice quilt. It is simply beautiful fabric.

  40. DeborahGun says:

    I would buy some cotton lawn – it is so pretty 🙂 Thanks for the tutorial – a fun and easy make.

  41. I would purchase a couple of yards of each of the double gauze polka dots on the Imagine Gnats store.

  42. Kathy E. says:

    If I were to win this lovely prize, I’d buy mostly fabric and a few of her patterns for kids. I’d love to win!

  43. jennifer fraunfelder says:

    I LOVE the Bess Top and the Fabric selection is awesome. The Cat/Bird fabric is the cutest ! That would be my pick !

  44. mjb says:

    I love the japanese fabric, especially the rockets

  45. Jolien says:

    Fabric for sure! 🙂 Loving the tiny double gauze prints and the cotton lawn… They’d be so neat for dresses! 🙂

  46. Kim Leavens says:

    I would buy some of the double gauze floral prints…sooo pretty!! Thank you for the tutorial and the chance to win!!

  47. norikl247 says:

    there’s some great double gauze fabric that i’ve been wanting!

  48. Becky R says:

    Very cute ornaments. I would buy some Cotton Lawn fabric, still deciding on which color. Beautiful fabric.

  49. dani says:

    i love this idea! i was just thinking about things i can do with fabric scraps. Thanks for sharing…I love your site. and I love the simple simon folks. I will definitely be making some of these cuties.

  50. Joyce Mitchell says:

    Thanks for the tutorial. If I win, I’d buy some fabric – some pretty lawn. Thanks for the chance.

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