Christmas Gift Card Holder - Free Template

Do you too feel that giving gift cards can be a bit ...impersonal?

Well this tutorial is a game changer!

Turn any gift card into a unique gift by creating a beautiful, easy fabric gift card wrap. And it comes with a free template!

Make a beautiful diy Christmas gift card holder using the free sewing pattern and this easy tutorial. Get the free pattern and sew one or two now, plus grab a ton of other freebies from our Handmade Holidays Free Pattern Bundle - scroll down to find out more!

Table Of Contents

• About the Fabric Gift Card Holder Free Pattern
• HUGE Holiday Sewing Pattern BUNDLE - FREE!
• Gift Holder Sewing Video
• Supplies
• HUGE Holiday Sewing Pattern BUNDLE - FREE!
• Which interfacing to use for a gift card holder
• How To Make A Gift Card Holder Tutorial
• Variations - How To Make It Even Prettier
• How do you give a gift card in a fun way?
• Popular Questions
• Related Projects
• Conclusion
• Where can I get the free pattern?

About the Fabric Gift Card Holder Free Pattern

Surprise - An early holiday gift from me to you! This is the first one from a bunch of holiday freebies I've got for you here, and more than 17 additional free ornament sewing patterns are waiting for you in the Homemade Holiday FREE Pattern Bundle! The coming days and weeks will bring you so many more free patterns and tutorials for holidays. Make sure to join our mailing list if you haven't yet, so you don't miss out on them!

This Christmas gift card holder is so easy you could probably sew it in your sleep. The only thing that would take some brainpower is juggling with the measurements, so the gift card actually fits in. So I'm sparing you that and giving you a free template to use - just so you don't need to do that funny math stuff when cutting into your fabric.

You can also mix and match it with these cute DIY gnome ornaments that can double as a fun gift topper too, or use this beautiful Christmas stocking pattern to create a matching home decor for the holidays.

Oh, and have I mentioned this diy gift card holder pattern is a scrap buster? All you need is two pieces of 5 by 6" in matching, preferably Christmas-themed prints. And same size scrap stiff interfacing. And a piece of ribbon, if you will. That's all - unless you want to make a matching diy advent calendar (but that's another story entirely 🙂

Gift Holder Sewing Video

Now, if you prefer to sit back and relax while I show you the steps in a slideshow - all about cozy!

If you want more Christmas sewing projects, check out one of my popular free Christmas Stocking Pattern, or quickly whip up a fabric bag for an extra gift using this reusable gift Bag Pattern (Lasts forever!)

Now, let me show you how to sew your own gift card holder!

Supplies

• two pieces of 5" by 6" quilting cotton prints - fabric scraps
• one 6" by 5" piece of stiff interfacing (see interfacing recommendations below)
• half yard/metre of satin ribbon (optional)
• matching thread, sewing machine, scissors, iron
• the free diy gift card holder template from the Homemade Holidays - Free Pattern Bundle:

Which interfacing to use for a gift card holder

I used woven fusible interfacing that's practically identical to the non-woven Decor Bond, but you can also use Pellon Deco Fuse, or Vilene S520. Having said that, let me add that especially if you're just starting out on your sewing journey, fusible fleece will work totally fine, too! As you see, there are hardly any limitations as to the interfacing on this project.

And just in case you're using home decor fabric for outer and lining, you can just opt for a thin layer of, say Pellon SF101 Shape Flex or Vilene G700 - or eliminate it altogether. Easy-peasy! But I digress. Back to the how-to:

How To Make A Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Step 1 - Get the free gift card holder pattern

Download the Homemade Holidays - Free Pattern Bundle HERE (it includes a bunch of free templates) and print out the page with the 'Christmas Gift Card Holder Pattern'.

Step 2 - Cut fabric

When you have the paper template, cut 3 pieces: 1 from outer fabric, 1 from lining fabric (MIRRORED!) and 1 from stiff fusible interfacing - cut this one on the seam allowance to reduce bulk:

Step 3 - Apply fusible interfacing to the outer piece

iron fusible interfacing to the wrong side of the exterior fabric piece.

Step 4 - Add Ribbon to Top

Grab the ribbon and fold it in half, then pin it to the right side of the outer piece at the spot where I placed the triangular marking on the free template.

This will be the top part of the Christmas gift card holder. Use a safety pin to attach the rest of the ribbon to the middle area of the fabric piece, to keep it out of the way.

Step 5 - Sewing step

Now place the outer and the lining right sides together so all the edges match and stitch around, leaving a hole for turning at the bottom edge.

TOP TIP: Teh perfect spot for the turning hole is at the bottom edge, just on the opposite side from where the ribbon is attached.

Step 6 - Turn right side out

Turn right-side-out and press, making sure the unfinished edges at the opening are folded in, forming a straight line:

Step 7 - How to Fold The Gift Card Holder

No topstitching yet, first you need to fold the piece in half, like this:

Now, press the crease, pin, and edgestitch around. Done!

Tie a bow, tuck a gift card inside, and get ready for gift-giving! I hope you liked this how-to sew a gift card holder tutorial.

Variations - How To Make It Even Prettier

If you want to, you can tie a ribbon around the gift card holder or hang it on the Christmas tree. Beautiful! These simple pockets are a cute way to say happy birthday, or happy holidays, or even create one as a wedding gift.

This way, you can ditch the old plain gift card envelope and turn your card into a unique diy gift! You can even add a fun felt ornament as a gift topper - I've just made a list of easy felt ornaments for you to check out.

How do you give a gift card in a fun way?

There is no better way than tucking it into a handmade gift holder. For even more excitement, you can hide it in a scavenger hunt or attach it to a small item that matches the theme of the card (like a whisk for a cooking store gift card). Adding a personal touch, like a handwritten note or cute bow, makes it feel extra special!

And here are a few creative ways to give multiple gift cards:

1 - Holiday Gift Card Tree: Make a set, using different holiday-themed cotton prints. Hang them on the Christmas tree as ornaments, so recipients can pick their own from the tree - an interactive and festive surprise!

2 - Fabric Gift Card Garland: Sew a variety of colorful fabric gift card holders and string them along a festive garland. Hang the garland on the mantle or doorway, allowing each person to pull down their own gift card holder as a fun way to "unwrap" their gift.

3 - Gift Card Advent Calendar: Create 24 mini gift card holders in a range of seasonal prints. Number them and hang them on a display board or clothesline. Each day, the recipient can open one to reveal a new gift card, adding excitement to the holidays!

Got your own creative idea for giving gift cards in a fun way? Let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear from you!

Popular Questions

Related Projects

There are so many christmas ornaments to sew here at AppleGreen Cottage! Try these:

Conclusion

That's all, folks! I hope you've enjoyed making this easy gift card holder, and I'm even more so hoping you're having a pleasant, cozy holiday season.

More Homemade Holidays Bundle tutorials are coming your way. Happy holidays!

Where can I get the free pattern?

Join our mailing list and get the template for free - and more, the entire (huge!) Homemade Holidays BUNDLE, with more than 18 templates to create your own cozy holiday decor:

Or …check out the gift bag pattern in 6 sizes in our shop - a super easy no-corner-boxing sewing project. Reusable gift bags for all your future gifts!