A handmade advent calendar is one of those Christmas sewing projects that feels extra special, because it comes out year after year and becomes part of the family countdown. Much nicer than another flimsy cardboard calendar that gets tossed in the bin on Christmas morning, don’t you think?
These festive advent calendars you can sew are perfect for filling with tiny treats, notes, ornaments, activities, or little handmade surprises. Whether you love classic Christmas fabrics, felt appliqué, patchwork pockets, reusable gift bags, or simple beginner-friendly sewing projects, there’s something here to inspire your holiday stitching.
Sewing your own advent calendar is also a brilliant way to use Christmas fabric scraps, fat quarters, ribbon offcuts, buttons, trims, and those odd festive bits we all seem to save “just in case.” A reusable fabric advent calendar can be made to suit your home decor too, from rustic farmhouse Christmas to bright and playful kids’ designs.
If you’re looking for easy Christmas sewing patterns, DIY advent calendar ideas, or handmade holiday projects that are useful as well as beautiful, this roundup is a lovely place to start. These 13 festive advent calendars to sew will help you create a Christmas countdown that feels personal, practical, and full of homemade charm.
Read on for 13 fun Advent calendars you can sew to countdown the days until Christmas!
Triangle Zip Pouch Advent Calendar Sewing Tutorial by Orange Bettie for Bombshell Bling
[photo credit: Bombshell Bling]
DIY Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar by Persia Lou
[photo credit: Persia Lou]
Advent Calendar Sewing Tutorial by Angel Eden Blog
[photo credit: Angel Eden Blog]
DIY Fabric Santa Advent Calendar by The Crafty Gentleman
[photo credit: The Crafty Gentleman]
Felt Nativity Advent Calendar + Free Sewing Pattern by Heather Handmade
[photo credit: Heather Handmade]
Holly Jolly Christmas Countdown Calendar by Life Sew Savory
Pockets on the back of these felt holly leaves hold ideas for a holiday activity for each day of Advent!
[photo credit: Life Sew Savory]
Sew a Simple Advent Calendar… For Christmas! by Stitched by Crystal for Make It & Love It
[photo credit: Make It & Love It]’
Advent Calendar Envelopes by Jenny Allsorts
[photo credit: Jenny Allsorts]
Simple to Make Jeans Advent Calendar by Pillar Box Blue
[photo credit: Pillar Box Blue]
DIY Christmas Stocking Calendar by My Sew Bliss
[photo credit: My Sew Bliss]
Treasure Pocket Advent Calendar Sewing Tutorial by Mary Mulari on Nancy Zieman blog
This easy-to-sew Advent calendar is an excerpt from Mary Mulari’s book Adventures with 5-Inch Fabric Squares.
[photo credit: Nancy Zieman blog]
Sew a Pocket Advent Calendar with the Cricut Maker by See Kate Sew
[photo credit: See Kate Sew]
Christmas Advent Calendar Quilt – Free Pattern Download by Bubbles Before Bathtime
[photo credit: Bubbles Before Bathtime]
