Learn how I re-purposed an old sweater to make some adorable DIY ornaments for Christmas. They take no time at all and add that farmhouse charm that works so well with the holidays.
If you watched my last video, or saw the blog post, than you may know that I pulled my favorite cable-knit sweater from storage this year after being pregnant.
I was so excited to be able to wear it again only to discover that a moth or a mouse or something had eaten a hole in the front of the sweater.
It was my favorite sweater, and before calling it a total loss, I decided to re-purpose it and make a few projects. You can see how I turned it into an adorable sweater pillow with piping and grain sack fabric.
Today, I’m going to show you how to make these very simple DIY ornaments for Christmas that look so good on my natural, neutral, farmhouse Christmas tree.
Tips For Making DIY Ornaments For Christmas
- Make these from an old or thrifted sweater, or you could just use grain sack or another pretty fabric you have on hand.
- These would not only make beautiful tree ornaments, but also would be beautiful to add to a DIY Holiday Gift Basket.
- Use bells, tiny ornaments, or other beautiful greenery or embellishments to make these ornaments festive. They can easily be transformed to match any decor or style.
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Materials you will need:
Old sweater
Neutral fabric – you only need a little bit. I used some leftover grain-sack fabric I had on hand.
Ribbon
Embellishments – I used faux greenery and some bells.
Scissors
Hot glue- totally optional. I didn’t use it, but you may need to to make it more secure.
How To Make DIY Ornaments For Christmas Video Tutorial
How To Make DIY Ornaments For Christmas
- Laying the sweater down, cut a 5 inch by 5 inch piece of the sweater. I made sure it was on a pretty part of the sweater that laid nicely.
- Then cut another 5 inch by 5 inch piece of scrap grain-sack fabric or some drop cloth.
- Lay the inside of the embroidery hoop down and place the grain-sack fabric down, then place the sweater piece on top.
- Unscrewing the outside part of the embroidery hoop as much as possible, place the outside ring on top of the sweater piece, fabric, and interior hoop and press down.
- Tighten the screw to make sure it is secure.
- Add your embellishments.
- Next, take some ribbon and tie a loop around the metal screw to act as a loop to hang the ornament on the tree.
- Cut other piece of ribbon and thread a bell or ornament through it.
- Add a piece of greenery through the bell loop as well and pull the ribbon through the top of the embroidery hoop and tie a knot in it. You could secure the greenery with a little bit of hot glue if you would like.
That is all there is to it. It is so easy to make.
A few weeks back when I was decorating my farmhouse Christmas tree, I made some of these DIY ornaments for Christmas with just grain-sack fabric and they turned out so pretty.
It’s nice to have a couple sets: three of the grain-sack and three of the sweater ones. It adds so much charm and texture.
Just super pretty on our neutral tree.
Find more handmade holiday ideas:
- Homemade Christmas Stockings from Sweaters
- DIY Drop Cloth Rag Ball Homemade Christmas Ornaments
- Handmade Christmas Gift Basket with Free Printable Labels
- DIY Wreath for Christmas- How to Make a Fresh Christmas Wreath
- DIY Christmas Ornaments- Eight Neutral Ornaments to Make
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DIY Ornaments For Christmas
Learn how to make these adorable DIY Ornaments for Christmas made from embroidery hoops, ribbon, bells, and a thrifted sweater.
Materials
- 3 inch embroidery hoops
- Old sweater
- Neutral fabric - you only need a little bit. I used some leftover grain-sack fabric I had on hand/
- Ribbon
- Embellishments - I used faux greenery and some bells.
Tools
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun and glue (optional)
Instructions
Laying the sweater down, cut a 5 inch by 5 inch piece of the sweater. I made sure it was on a pretty part of the sweater that layed nicely.
Cut another 5 inch by 5 inch piece of scrap grain sack fabric.
Lay the inside of the embroidery hoop down and place the grain sack fabric down, then place the sweater piece down on top.
Unscrewing the outside part of the embroidery hoop as much as possible, place the outside ring on top of the sweater piece, fabric, and interior hoop and press down.
Tighten the screw to make sure it is secure.
Add your embellishments.
Next, take some ribbon and tie a loop around the metal screw to act as a loop to hang the ornament on the tree.
Cut other piece of ribbon and thread a bell or ornament through it.
Add a piece of greenery through the bell loop as well and pull the ribbon through the top of the embroidery hoop and tie a knot in it. You could secure the greenery with a little bit of hot glue if you would like.
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Mandy @ Making Home Simple says
This is so pretty and really fun re-purposing project, I love that you are getting so much out of that sweater! I really like the blue and white color scheme. I have to know, is that quilt a family heirloom or what? I have a thing for quilts, my grandmother was a quilter and I aspire to be (one day 🙂 I started a very simple quilt top for my oldest daughter and haven’t touched it in oh I don’t know a year haha! In the meantime I would love to find more. I included this post in my post of 55 Simple Homemade Gifts You Can Make in Hurry. https://www.makinghomesimple.com/simple-homemade-gifts-you-can-make-in-a-hurry/
Lauren says
Adorable! I am going to make these for my friends! Thank you.
Toni says
This is so adorable!! I love these!!
Sam says
How adorable are these ornaments? So beautifully photographed and explained. Thanks for sharing.
wilhelmina says
These were so easy to make and they look adorable on our tree!
cathy says
These are exquisite and so charming!
Lindsay Cotter says
Had such a fun time making these! They are so pretty!
Lori says
can you please show the back.
Michelle Bagby says
Girl, THANK YOU ! Have had my grandmothers Pendleton jacket for years looking for a perfect way to share it with my sister. I’ll make this but swap the sweater for the wool.
Perfectly sweet, sentimental and easy peasy too!
Did I say thank you????!!
Mic
Jen says
Oh this is just beautiful! I will be doing this along with my cookie baking this year!
Cheryl S says
What does this look like on the back? These are super cute!