♥︎ Christmas inspiration
27 lovely ideas for anyone who loves a red Christmas
The classic red Christmas is full of festive warmth
A red Christmas brings back memories. It adds warmth to the home and gets the festive feeling started as soon as you bring out your creative materials. Christmas is all about cosiness and togetherness. And with warm red details, you can create a calm, homely atmosphere that makes December feel a little more special.
Inspiration all in one place
Here you will find ideas for everything that belongs to a red Christmas: handmade cushions, classic table settings, Christmas decorations you have made yourself – and much more. Have a browse and find inspiration for your own creative projects, where cosiness gets to take centre stage.
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Christmas moves in
It often starts with the little things. A bow on the door, Christmas decorations in the living room and handmade details that make December feel a little more like Christmas.
Idea 01
Make the viral door bow yourself
Let the Christmas spirit begin right at the front door. The large tulle bow creates a lovely wow effect and makes coming home in December feel even more special. A beautiful way to welcome family, friends and Christmas itself.
Idea 02
Pretty candy canes for Christmas
Small candy canes in shades of red belong at Christmas. Use them to decorate branches, the Christmas tree or this year’s gifts.
Idea 03
A cosy countdown
Fill the handmade fabric bags with little surprises and make the wait for Christmas even more enjoyable.
Idea 04
Sew large Christmas baubles as cushions
Make fun, decorative Christmas baubles in soft upholstery velour.
Idea 05
For little Christmas surprises
Sew a Christmas stocking and make it completely personal with lovely details.
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Small things with plenty of Christmas spirit
Sometimes all it takes is one small festive detail. Here are ideas for little projects to enjoy making in December.
Idea 06
Give fabric scraps a new life
There is something special about turning small fabric scraps into cosy Christmas decorations.
Idea 07
Decorate the Christmas tree with bows
Tie bows in different types of ribbon and hang them on the Christmas tree.
Idea 09
Knit a colourful Christmas garland
Give your Christmas decorations a soft, personal touch with a handmade garland made from leftover yarn.
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The Christmas table everyone remembers
Set the table for everyday meals or lovely Christmas dinners with fabrics, colours and details that make it feel special. Here are ideas you can easily make your own.
Idea 10
Set a classic Christmas table in red
A red tablecloth is a simple touch that creates a warm and inviting Christmas atmosphere. Choose fabric by the metre that suits your style and sew a tablecloth you can bring out year after year. Need more ideas?
Idea 12
A creative Christmas table full of charm
Make your own Christmas tablecloth with fabric paint.
Idea 13
Christmas tapestry table runner
Sew an atmospheric table runner in classic tapestry fabric, perfect for the Christmas table.
Idea 14
Decorate your tablecloth with personal motifs
Use a red fabric marker and draw your own motifs directly onto a simple cotton tablecloth.
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Traditions we make our own
One of the loveliest things about Christmas is everything we do again and again. Here are ideas for the little traditions you can put your own personal touch on.
Idea 15
Sew Christmas bed linen with cosy motifs
Christmas bed linen is one of those details that makes December feel even more cosy. Sew your own in a Christmas motif you love and let the festive feeling follow you all the way into the bedroom.
And it is easy to get started. Our sewing pattern for bed linen is free and comes in sizes for both adults and children.
Idea 16
Sew your own Christmas elves
These little elves are more than welcome to move in for the whole of December. Play with fabrics, colours and patterns and sew a little elf family, each with its own personality.
Idea 17
Sew a reusable Advent wreath
Make an Advent wreath in fabric! It can be used year after year, making it a creative and durable solution!
Idea 18
Sew your own Christmas bows
Make beautiful red bows with our tubular knit and use them on the Christmas tree, a branch or as a cosy detail in your Christmas decorations.
Idea 19
Make a cosy pompom garland
Bring out your leftover yarn and make a soft pompom garland, then hang it on the stairs, along a shelf or exactly where a little extra Christmas spirit is needed.
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December at a softer pace
For slow mornings, Christmas films on the sofa and those days when the only thing on the agenda is to get cosy. Find soft projects for both adults and children.
Idea 20
Sew a cosy set
The Christmas holidays call for soft clothes and slow days. Sew a cosy set for morning coffee, Christmas films and all those lovely hours when you simply want to stay at home.
Idea 21
Sew a soft set for the little ones
With our soft red viscose jersey, you can sew a sweet set for the youngest member of the family.
Idea 22
Sew the Christmas hat from TV
Make a classic red pointed Christmas hat in wool felt. We have created a free pattern that makes it easy to get started.
Idea 23
Make your own Christmas jumper
No Christmas without a Christmas jumper! How wild or ugly it should be is completely up to you.
Idea 24
Christmas cosiness for the family’s four-legged friend
Of course, the dog should feel that it is Christmas too. Sew a cosy Christmas gift or a lovely detail for the family’s four-legged friend.
Fabric for Christmas projects
Feel like sewing?
Perhaps you have already spotted your next Christmas project. We have gathered some of our Christmas favourites, so you can easily find the fabric and get started.
You will find everything from classic red shades and cosy Christmas motifs to checks, linen, velour and tapestry. Perfect for everything from decorations and gifts to clothes, elves, tablecloths, cushions - and much more!
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The little Christmas friends
Some Christmas projects simply have a little more personality than others. Meet the little Christmas friends who are ready to become part of December.
Idea 25:
Sew an elephant with Christmas charm
A soft elephant with room for your own personal twist. Sew it for someone you care about and give a handmade gift that will hopefully stay around long after Christmas.
Idea 26
Sew a Christmas pig
A cosy classic that has become hugely popular. Use it as decoration, a gift or a cuddly toy.
Idea 27
Sew a Christmas goose or little duckling
Create a cosy Christmas atmosphere with a Christmas goose or duckling. Choose classic Christmas colours and stripes, or use your leftovers.
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See our other Christmas ideas
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