Inside: Just in time for Christmas, learn how to make DIY Primitive Scrap Fabric Tree Ornaments from fabric remnants, cinnamon sticks, and buttons with our helpful step-by-step tutorial and video.
Crafters of all ages will enjoy creating cozy Scrap Fabric Tree Ornaments to gift or keep this holiday season.
This ornament boasts irresistible texture, warmth, and color; it looks beautiful hanging on the Christmas tree or dangling from a holiday present.
How to Make Primitive Scrap Fabric Tree Ornaments
If you are a fan of our original Scrap Ribbon Tree Ornaments and are looking for a more frugal option for large groups of crafters, you will definitely want to consider using fabric instead of ribbon.
For additional savings, consider scouring thrift shops and remnant bins for festive fabrics. You could even upcycle old plaid flannel shirts, cloth napkins, and tablecloths for this craft.
But for the purpose of this project, I purchased 1/4 yard each of new fabric from JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores. I made 3 ornaments and had plenty of fabric leftover for future projects. If you don’t want extra fabric, you may consider buying 1/8 yard cuts of fabric.
To Make This Fabric Tree Ornament You Will Need
Directions for Fabric Christmas Tree Ornament
1. After gathering supplies, cut the fabric into 9-inch by .75-inch strips.
I used a combination of buttery soft flannel and primitive homespun fabric. I chose this type of fabric because it’s double-sided. Be sure to select prints that have a touch of green!
2. Tie the fabric scraps onto the cinnamon stick. I tied each strip with a square knot (tie right over left, then left over right) and used about 13 strips of well-bunched fabric on each cinnamon stick.
3. Use the scissors to snip off stray threads.
4. Then cut the fabric scraps into the shape of a Christmas tree.
5. Use the hot glue gun to glue a yellow button or wooden star to the top of the Christmas tree.
6. Last, glue a loop of twine to the back of the ornament. Your fabric tree ornament is complete!
Isn’t it darling?
The flannel and homespun fabric emit a comfortable warmth that is perfect for Christmas!
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More Handmade Christmas Ornaments
Looking for more handmade ornament ideas? Explore the links listed below:
- Scrap Ribbon Tree Ornaments
- Popsicle Stick Sled Ornaments
- Snowman Hat Ornaments
- Popsicle Stick Nutcracker Ornament
- Clothespin Angel Ornament
- Primitive Beaded Candy Cane Ornaments
How to Make Primitive Scrap Fabric Tree Ornaments
Just in time for Christmas, learn how to make DIY Primitive Scrap Fabric Tree Ornaments from fabric remnants, cinnamon sticks, and buttons with our helpful step-by-step tutorial and video.
Materials
- Fabric remnants
- Cinnamon sticks, 6-inch
- Yellow buttons or painted wooden stars
- Low-temperature hot glue gun
- Twine or ornament string
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- After gathering supplies, cut the fabric into 9-inch by .75-inch strips.
- Tie the fabric scraps onto the cinnamon stick. I tied each strip with a square knot (tie right over left, then left over right) and used about 13 strips of well-bunched fabric on each cinnamon stick.
- Use the scissors to snip off stray threads.
- Cut the fabric scraps into the shape of a Christmas tree.
- Use the hot glue gun to glue a yellow button or wooden star to the top of the Christmas tree.
- Last, glue a loop of twine to the back of the ornament.
- Your fabric tree ornaments are complete!
Notes
I used a combination of buttery soft flannel and primitive homespun fabric. I chose this type of fabric because it’s double-sided. Be sure to select prints that have a touch of green!
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Karen Fisher says
I can’t wait to try the fabric Christmas tree
Would make great gifts. Thank you.
Terri Harrison says
These look like they would be fun and easy to make. Love the idea. Thanks for sharing.
Diana says
I too love this project for my seniors. The idea of it being scented is also a bonus for them. However, I haven’t been able to find large enough cinnamon sticks. Where can I find them? Thanks so much!
Melissa Lennig says
I ordered from Amazon (link in the post), but since it’s Christmastime, I wonder if you could find long cinnamon sticks at a craft store?
Patricia Cole says
I got 9″ ones at Hobby Lobby and plan to cut them.
Barb Roembke says
I found some at Michael’s
Maria says
These are so cute to make for my coworkers! Easy & fast. Thanks you!
Carol Maffitt says
I’m going to get the supplies and make some of these darling trees with my 9 & 11 yr old grandkids. I’m wondering how it would look if the excess fabric was trimmed off with pinking shears instead of regular scissors?? Guess I’ll just give it a try!
Melissa Lennig says
I think it will look great and certainly would save the step of trimming all the extra threads. 🙂
Allyson says
Did you use anything on the cloth to stiffen it? I did find the longer cinnamon at the craft store.
Melissa Lennig says
No, I didn’t use anything to stiffen the cloth. The instructions in the blog post share exactly what I did.
Dawn Barrett says
So cute! Thanks for sharing! How many ornaments were you able to make buying 1/4 yard of your fabrics? I’m planning to make these with a class of 23 3rd graders! Wondering how much fabric I will need.
Melissa Lennig says
Oh goodness, Dawn, I’m so sorry. I can’t even give you a rough estimate! I only made 3 ornaments and had TONS of fabric left over.
Stephanie Fricke says
Hi Dawn. I just made thirty four of these. My cinnamon sticks are 5 1/2″ long. I cut my strips 7 1/2 ” long as the 6″ we’re too short for me. I bought five different fabrics at 1/2 yard each, so 2 1/2 yards total. All the fabric was half off or more at Joann’s. It cost me $9. Not too bad. At my local King Soopers (Kroger) I found a pack of 10″ cinnamon sticks. There are four or five sticks in a pack, some thick, some things, some average. It cost $1.49 a pack. So I spent about $6 on sticks. I cut those in half. I already have lots of string and buttons around home. Have fun with the kiddos!
Melissa Lennig says
Thank you!
Stephanie Fricke says
Hi Melissa. How did you tie the string on at top? My brain can’t figure it out. Thank you!
Melissa Lennig says
I just glued it on!
Stephanie Fricke says
Ok. Never mind. I figured it out. I guess it was too early in the morning for my brain to start crafting. 😁
Liz says
SO cute and easy! Plus, I love the bonus of a cinnamon aroma!!
Haeley @ Design Improvised says
I love the homespun look of these – so sweet!
Heather says
Despite it is primitive, it’s a really nice idea of decorating a Christmas tree. Thank you for sharing!
Des says
These are just darling! they would look great on our tree and would make great gifts too!