How to Make a No-Sew Fabric Christmas Bauble

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(Updated 17th January 2022)

Are you tired of the same old decorations you use year after year? Embrace a handmade Christmas this year with our DIY fabric bauble tutorial. Fabric baubles are an easy and fun craft project for all the family and can be bought out year after year to put on the Christmas tree.

Using small amounts of fabric, polystyrene balls, ribbon and pins this fabric bauble is perfect to hang on your tree or make several for a festive garland on the fireplace. Experiment with fabric designs, ribbons, and polystyrene sizes for personalised Christmas décor. We’ve used the Magical Forest Navy fabric and a tartan red trim but you could use any Christmas fabrics.

What you will need:

What you will need:

  • Fabric

  • Ribbon or Twine

  • Scissors

  • Pins

  • Polystyrene balls

Step 1

Step 1

First you will need to cut your fabric to 30cm x 30cm. Now cut your ribbon, you will need one 30cm piece for the tie and one 10cm piece to hang your bauble. 

Step 2

Step 2

Take your smaller ribbon piece and fold in half, place this on top of your polystyrene ball and secure with a pin.

Step 3

Step 3

Place your polystyrene ball in the centre of your fabric and bring the corners of fabric into the centre of the ball ensuring the ribbon is out.

Step 4

Step 4

Now take your leftover ribbon piece and wrap around the fabric tying into a bow. Neaten the top with scissors if you have excess fabric. Now you have a no-sew fabric bauble ready to hang on your tree this Christmas.


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