How to Make Scrap Fabric Christmas Tree Ornaments

Use up all your fabric scraps and make beautiful scrap fabric Christmas tree ornaments. These ornaments are simple to make and have a rustic Christmas feel. Scrap ribbon and scrap fabric Christmas tree ornaments are fun to make and easy enough for kids!

Doesn’t it feel good to use up old scraps of fabric? Projects that use scraps or left overs are some of my favorite. And today’s Christmas craft will use up scrap fabric and ribbon to make beautiful Christmas ornaments.

A couple of years ago my mom gifted me a huge supply of old lace. One of her neighbors had given up sewing and was getting rid of a HUGE supply. I love the softness and intricacy of lace. So I took all the lace, but really I had no idea what I would do with it.

Well fast forward to today. I love any projects where I can use lace. And I thought these scrap fabric Christmas tree ornaments were perfect for using up some old lace. They would be great for using up little bits and pieces of scrap ribbon or fabric as well. These little Christmas tree ornaments are super simple but are a cute little addition to your Christmas tree or would be any easy gift to send in the mail to a friend.

So let’s get started on our scrappy fabric Christmas tree ornaments!

Here’s the supplies you need to make scrap fabric Christmas tree ornaments:

• Small tree branch (I used a 4″ branch)
• 20-25 Scrap pieces of fabric, ribbon or lace
• Wooden star
• Buttons (optional)
• Hot glue gun and gluesticks
• scissors
• piece of cardstock cut into a triangle shape (optional)

Don’t have scrap fabric or ribbon?

If you don’t have any scrap fabric, ribbon or lace lying around, I also created some DIY Scrappy Fabric Christmas tree ornament kits. You can get them below.

Here’s how to make scrap fabric Christmas tree ornaments:

I am still new to video but I created a video that quickly shows you how to make these adorable little scrap fabric Christmas trees. Or just keep reading below for the full tutorial.

https://youtu.be/n21cfGt4XJY

Step 1: Cut up your fabric scraps

The first step is to gather all the scraps you will be using for your Christmas tree. Cut scraps into a thickness of 1/2″-1/4″ about 4″-8″ in length. I usually make sure I have at least 20-25 pieces to start with.

Step 2: Tie your fabric scraps onto the branch

Now that you have your scraps just start tying them on the tree. Starting with your longest strips tie them around the branch. Fill in the scraps according to what you think looks best.

I usually like to use a color scheme. So if I chose green as the color, I will place green strips evenly on the branch and then fill in with neutrals in between. Textures can also be evenly spaced along the branch.

Tip: Lay out your fabric pieces on your branch before you start tying them on the branch if you want to get a feel for what colors or textures you like together.

Step 3: Trim the fabric strips in a triangle shape

Using a piece of cardstock, cut out a triangle. This will be a pattern for the shape of your scrap fabric Christmas tree. Trim the tree along the triangle.

Step 4: Tie a piece of twine on top of the tree

The next step is to tie a piece of twine near the top of the tree. Then take the ends of the twine and tie a loop. This will be how you hang your ornament on the Christmas tree.

Step 5: Hot glue the star on top of the tree

Using your hot glue gun. Glue your wooden star onto the top of the tree. Hold it in place until the glue dries. (*Be careful not to burn yourself with the hot glue, talking from experience).

And that’s it ! Now you have a way to use up your old fabric scraps and scrap ribbon and lace. This would be a great way to use the fabric scraps you have left from making fabric Christmas trees.

Here are a few different ones I did in green plaid and with neutral colors only. Which one do you like best?

Take care and God bless!

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