Hand Stitch Free Felt Gingerbread Ornaments

Tutorial for felt gingerbread Christmas ornaments

Every now and then I get inspired to sew something cute and fun and it makes me so happy knowing that I can share it with you here. I loved designing these darling little felt gingerbread ornaments and I created an easy-to-follow FREE pattern to make them. It’s my gift to you to thank you for being here.

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These cuties first appeared on the blog in 2020. If you prefer, you can follow the step-by-step tutorial at THIS BLOG POST. But I’ve just recently updated the instructions into this convenient PDF pattern. I’m so thrilled to give you a little taste of what my Molly and Mama sewing patterns are like!

What’s Included in the Free Pattern?

These felt gingerbread ornaments are completely hand stitched and suitable for makers of all levels, even beginners. They’re the perfect introduction to cutting felt shapes, sewing with felt and using simple embroidery stitches.

When you download the free PDF pattern, you’ll receive:

A full-size template to print at home
A complete step-by-step guide with photos
Tips and tricks for felt cutting, transferring embroidery designs and more
A list of materials and tools to get you started

What You’ll Need

The ornament uses small pieces of felt, embroidery floss, buttons, and a little stuffing — perfect for using up scraps from your wool felt stash. It’s sized at approximately 4.25” tall (11cm) and 2.75” wide (7cm), making it just right for tree decorating, stocking stuffers, or gift toppers.

A Pattern Designed to Teach and Inspire

Like all Molly and Mama designs, this pattern is more than just instructions — it’s designed to teach you transferrable skills. You’ll find helpful links to tutorials on the blog, plus extra inspiration to make your project truly your own. Thanks for making it yours!

I can’t wait to see your handmade gingerbread friends! Be sure to tag @mollyandmama on Instagram or share your creations in the Molly and Mama Makers Facebook group.

And if you like this design, be sure to check out my other sewing patterns in the store. There’s some felt ornament designs that you are sure to love!

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