Fabric Christmas Tree with pocket

Who doesn’t LOVE a no-sew project?!

And maybe even think about personalizing this one as a gift for someone special!

Keep Scrolling for the Supply List & Directions to create a Fabric Christmas Tree!

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Gather these SUPPLIES to create a Fabric Christmas Tree:

• Christmas Tree Template (11.5inX10in wood from Dollar Tree)
• Fabric for Tree & Bow (Hobby Lobby)
• Burlap Ribbon
• Osnaburg Muslin Fabric (Hobby Lobby or CLICK HERE)
• Polyfil (or repurposed stuffing from old pillows)
• Rubber Stamps
• Black Ink Pad (Find it HERE)
• Marker for tracing
• Pinking Shears
• Scissors
• Hot Glue Gun (CLICK HERE)
• Iron
• Jute Twine
• Faux Florals (holly from thifted wreath)
• Craft Cinnamon Sticks (Hobby Lobby)
• Rusty Bell

Follow Along with these Directions:

First, you’ll want to Iron the fabric you’ll be using for the tree shape

Next, trace the tree template onto backside of fabric using marker

Other template Options for the Fabric Christmas Tree:

If you don’t have this exact wood tree from Dollar Tree, here are some ideas

• Find one online and print on paper/card stock
• Using a Cricut/Silhouette machine to cut one out on cardstock
• Foam cutouts in the craft section
• Other wood/metal cutouts in Christmas craft sections
• Try your hand at sketching one of your own….fold paper in half and sketch half a tree then cut out to create symmetrical tree

Then trace an additional tree, total of 2 tree shapes out of fabric

Using pinking shears, cut both trees out of fabric using the traced lines as a guide (or you can fold and pin together with straight pins and only cut once)

Hot Glue (or sew if you know how) both trees together along the edges with design facing outwards….leaving enough of an opening at the bottom for you to stuff with polyfil

Stuff the glued trees with polyfil, pushing into corners and top to make it fluffy and full

Once tree is stuffed fully, hot glue up the rest of the tree along the edges

Next, cut a piece of burlap for pocket

Then cut a slightly smaller piece of Osnaburg muslin for the pocket too

Use black ink & rubber stamps to add festive words…I chose Peace on Earth

Several more ideas you could stamp on your Fabric Christmas Tree:

• Personalize with names or Family Names (Ex: Hammons Family Christmas)
• Joy to the World
• Merry Christmas
• Joyeux Noel
• Ho Ho Ho
• Feliz Navidad
• Holly Jolly
• Merry & Bright
• Silent Night
• Holy Night
• A child is born
• ’tis the season
• Let it Snow

Now for the layered patch look, hot glue edges of muslin to burlap and hot glue 3 of the burlap sides to the tree…leaving the top open as a fillable pocket

Take a small piece of pinched or tied burlap and hot glue at top of tree

Rip a piece of Red Ticking Fabric to create a bow and hot glue on top of burlap

Hot Glue a Rusty Bell in the center of the Bow (a button, pine cone or snowflake would look cute too)

For the final step, fill the Pocket with faux florals, cinnamon sticks etc.

Be Sure to SAVE this PROJECT to your Pinterest Board

Consider making this project in other shapes:

Here are some shape ideas that would be Super Cute too!

• Snowman
• Gingerbread Man
• Gingerbread House
• Stocking
• Winter Mitten
• Angel
• Christmas Bell
• Candy Cane

I know you’ll find a way to make this your very own!

Remember, this project tutorial can also be found in the December/January issue of American Farmhouse Style magazine. You can order this issue online, or find it on stands near other magazines like Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, and Magnolia. 

Here are the other three projects that were featured in the same issue.

They will certainly add a bit of festive to your home!