The days are growing shorter and the mercury is sinking. Yes, the cool winter season is coming!
I’m much more of a sun-lover, to be honest. But there is a special kind of charm of snuggling up under a blanket on the sofa and sipping on a hot drink. When you want to make yourself and your house feel even cozier, sewing and crafts projects are the perfect way to make your living space feel like home.
This blog post is all about sharing cute winter fabric craft and sewing projects that will infuse your home with a special winter charm, without being only about Christmas and the Holiday season (as lovely as they are!) as well as some basic winter warmers for you and the family.
AND some of them are eco-friendly upcycling projects while others don’t even require you to unpack the sewing machine!
So, if you’re eager to embark on a creative journey this winter, read on for inspiration
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What are some interesting sewing projects I can make in winter?
Well, I’m glad you asked!
I’ve written before about lovely sewing projects to make for Christmas. But I wanted to put together ideas that would be lovely to use, wear and decorate with all winter long, not just the mad rush in December 😅.
And although most of these DIY fabric projects do require some sewing, I’ve included a few here that you won’t believe don’t need any sewing done at all!
Simple sewing projects that’ll keep you cozy warm this winter
01. Infinity Loop Scarf
This is a fun and easy project to sew! It’s an easy way to create a cute and cozy accessory for the cold months and a great way to use up fabric scraps.
This infinity loop scarf is no everyday accessory; this one looks more like a patchwork piece of art! Using up leftover fabrics from other clothing projects means the scarf can cleverly coordinate with much of your existing wardrobe!
Find out how with the tutorial at Everything’s Famtastic.
02. Fleece Ear Warmer
Who doesn’t know the feel of ears so cold you feel like they could snap off at any moment?!? Beanies are a great way around that problem, but then there’s the trouble with “hat hair” afterwards. What to do??? Wear a fleece ear warmer!
This cute ear warmer will take just minutes to sew but keep your ears warm for hours!
Find out how at Swoodson Says.
03. Sweater Mittens
Just about everyone has a sweater or 2, hidden and ignored at the back of the closet. Why not put it to good use and upcycle a sweater into a pair of cozy mittens?
Simple to sew and available in a range of sizes, this sewing pattern will keep the whole family warm, happy and safe from the chilly weather outside.
Grab the pattern at See Kate Sew.
Creative winter sewing projects to make for your home
04. Canvas Log Carrier
Growing up in Sydney, Australia, a fireplace was not a must-have for winter. But now I’m in Germany, it’s a completely different story!
This log carrier is such a practical sewing project to make for your home this winter to help with the ritual of lugging in wood for the fireplace. Sew it using a tough canvas fabric and it’ll help you for many years to come!
Read the details at An Oregon Cottage.
05. Snowman Softie Toy
Whether you want to make a snowman as part of your home décor this chilly season or to sew for your little one, it’s one of the cutest plushies I’ve seen!
There’s a lot of details in getting your snowman to look so sweet, but the tutorial has lots of clear photos and pattern templates so you can follow along easily.
See the tutorial at Gathered.
06. 3D Fabric Tree
Yes, yes, I know I said that this blog post was about winter décor and not necessarily Christmas décor. Sure, you could make this tree with Christmas-patterned fabric for the Holidays. Or you could make it using any fabric combinations as a sweet centrepiece in your winter home décor.
It doesn’t require a lot of fabric. The secret is in the fluffy filling!
Grab the pattern at JennyFamtasticSews.
07. Pillow Wreath
There are SO many variations on wreaths that you can make for any time of year but I had never seen one made from mini pillows before!
The amount of sewing is minimal and it’s a great way to use up cute coordinating fabric scraps. Bonus points if you also create a beautiful sign as the centrepiece for your pillow wreath!
Full details at Crafting Cheerfully.
No-sew winter wonderland home décor fabric crafts
08. 3D Fabric Snowflakes
When I first looked at the photo of these snowflakes I was sure they were made out of paper. But no! These stunning 3D snowflakes are made from strips of fabric and don’t require any sewing at all!
The tutorial has loads of photos to guide you through how to make these. You choose how big or small you’d like to make your snowflakes, grab some contrasting fabrics and off you go!
Discover how at Needlepointers.
09. Modern Quilt- Fabric Wall Art
Sure, I sew, but I have never tried quilting before. If you’re the same, don’t let the name of this project put you off! Choose some lovely coordinating fabrics and arrange them to create your wall art.
This is another great no sewing project with a few crafty details. This tutorial shows how to use a Cricut (or similar) cutting machine, but you can design your fabric pieces and highlights any way you like!
Get creating at Pretty Providence.
10. Scandi stars
These no-sew fabric decorations are stunning and scream Scandinavia! Not only are they beautiful, but a way to use up your scraps stash without having to drag out the sewing machine too.
This tutorial offers details of how to make these Scandi stars in a number of sizes. Perfect for wall decorations, for that special someone, or even as an ornament to hang on a gift!
Grab the details at Moda Fabrics.
And if all these fabulous fabric projects weren’t enough, take a look at this quick yet elegeant Cinnamon Candles tutorial to luxuriate in the ultimate winter scent in your home!
Tell us, which project was your favourite?
