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50+ Cute Stocking Stuffers to Sew - Quickly!

By Damjana Jakos • Last updated on Oct 29, 2025 • This post may contain affiliate links.

Looking for meaningful, handmade gifts to sew that feel truly personal? You'll love these - your go-to list for adorable DIY stocking stuffers to sew this year. Just need scraps, a little time, and your sewing machine.

Here are 50+ easy to make stocking stuffers you can sew in quickly - practical, budget-friendly, and so cute!

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Table Of Contents
  • HUGE Holiday Sewing Pattern BUNDLE - FREE!
  • The Ultimate LIST:
  • Free Fleece Neck Warmer Pattern
  • Diy Hand Warmers
  • Free Fleece Hat Pattern
  • Christmas Gift Card Holder
  • Free Coffee Cup Cozy Pattern
  • Free Chapstick Holder Pattern
  • Easy Faux Leather Card Wallet
  • Free Dice Bag Pattern
  • Adorable DIY Corner Bookmarks
  • Free Glasses Case Pattern
  • Free Diy Bow Scrunchie Patterns
  • Boxed Zipper Pouch Pattern
  • Free Rounded Zipper Pouch Pattern
  • Microwave Bowl Cozy Pattern
  • Quilt As You Go Mug Rug
  • Cosmetic Bag
  • Scrappy Fabric Bunting
  • Simple Diy Scrunchies
  • Coasters - Perfect Diy Holiday Decor!
  • Make A Cord Keeper - Diy Cord Wrap
  • Free Drawstring Pouch Pattern - Cutie!
  • Easy Keychain
  • Free Hanging Basket Pattern
  • Free Quilted Zipper Pouch Pattern
  • Easy Diy Makeup Remover Wipes
  • Diy Sleep Mask Pattern
  • Diy Hair Ties
  • Small Pouch Sewing Pattern
  • Cute Hair Bows
  • Diy Needle Book
  • Bookmarks For Readers
  • Cute DIY Hand Warmers
  • Stocking Filler Gifts For the Home
  • Free Potholder Pattern
  • Framed Patchwork - Mini Fabric Art
  • Make These Zipped Storage Pouches - A Practical Gift!
  • Cloth Napkins - 2 Easy Ways!
  • How To Make a Potholder
  • Pretty Blue Coasters
  • Make a Pincushion - Two Ways!
  • Free Banner Template - Diy Fabric Banner
  • Easy Quilted Placemat Tutorial
  • Mug Rug Pattern With Heart Applique
  • Diy Storage Bin
  • Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Sew For Babies
  • Mini Busy Book
  • The Best Free Baby Bib Pattern in 3 Sizes
  • Sweetest Free Baby Hat Pattern In 3 Sizes
  • Easy Baby Headband
  • My Best Ear Warmer Headband Pattern
  • A Fabric Ball
  • Holiday Season Decor Gifts
  • Mini Christmas Stockings
  • Diy Candy Ornaments
  • Mini Mittens
  • Origami Christmas Ornaments
  • Diy Christmas Gift Tags - Free Sewing Templates
  • Sew the TRIA Mini Coin Purse
  • Make A Fabric Memory Game Set
  • Keychain Card Wallet
  • Free Trinket Tray Pattern
  • Related Ideas
  • Popular Questions
  • Wrapping It Up

Why Sew Your Own Stocking Stuffers

Whether you're sewing for fun, gifting to loved ones, or stocking your market booth - these little projects are pure joy to make. They are

  • personal - A handmade gift always feels a little more special.
  • budget-friendly - most use scraps or less than a fat quarter.
  • practical - quick makes you'll enjoy sewing (and they'll actually use!)

Tip Before You Start

Here's my biggest tip for sewing multiple homemade stocking stuffer ideas: choose 3-4 coordinating fabric collections and stick with them. This way, you can cut multiple projects at once, and everything will look beautifully coordinated even though you're making different items.

The Ultimate LIST:

1

Free Fleece Neck Warmer Pattern

Sew warm, cozy cowl scarves for everyone on your list with this free neck warmer pattern – includes 3 easy-to-sew sizes!

2

Diy Hand Warmers

These microwavable, reusable hand warmers are easy to sew, and a relaxing gift idea.

3

Free Fleece Hat Pattern

Sew a quick and cozy fleece hat for winter! This free fleece hat pattern is soft, warm, and perfect for kids or adults - and it's so quick to make.

4

Christmas Gift Card Holder

Free Christmas Gift Card Holder pattern - turn simple gift cards into easy stocking stuffers that tuck perfectly into any stocking!

5

Free Coffee Cup Cozy Pattern

Protect hands from hot drinks in style! Use this free coffee cozy pattern to sew quick, stylish DIY stocking stuffers for every coffee lover on your list – fun, fast, and scrap-friendly!

6

Free Chapstick Holder Pattern

No more lost lip balm at the bottom of a purse! This clips onto keys or bags and has a closure flap to keep chapstick from falling out. Grab sour free lipbalm holder pattern and sew a chapstick holder with a flap.

7

Easy Faux Leather Card Wallet

Got vinyl scraps? Grab two tiny pieces and this free pattern, and make a card wallet with just two seams. You can make one in 5 minutes!

8

Free Dice Bag Pattern

Sew this free dice pouch pattern for the perfect stocking stuffer – quick, fun, and great for storing game pieces or small treasures!

9

Adorable DIY Corner Bookmarks

Got a book lover on your Christmas list? These cute fabric bookmarks make the perfect easy stocking stuffer – personalize them in their favorite colors for a thoughtful handmade touch.

10

Free Glasses Case Pattern

Sew this free glasses case pattern for a quick, practical stocking stuffer that keeps glasses or sunglasses safe and scratch-free.

11

Free Diy Bow Scrunchie Patterns

This free scrunchie pattern comes in 4 designs - make a diy scrunchie with bow, a mini knot bow scrunchie, a scarf scrunchie, or one with super fun bunny ears. The best part? You can make 4-5 scrunchies from a single fat quarter.

12

Boxed Zipper Pouch Pattern

BOXED! Zipper Pouch in 2 Sizes - a fun Christmas stocking stuffer that looks store-bought thanks to its boxed corners! Try the smallest size - it fits perfectly into even small stockings.

13

Free Rounded Zipper Pouch Pattern

You can't have enough zippered pouches. They are my favorite items to sew, and they make perfect holiday gifts.

14

Microwave Bowl Cozy Pattern

Keep hands safe and tables dry with this free bowl cozy pattern – a cozy, practical DIY stocking stuffer in 3 sizes that’s microwave-safe and washable!

15

Quilt As You Go Mug Rug

Bigger than a coaster, smaller than a placemat - perfect for a mug and cookie. The quilt-as-you-go technique makes this cute diy mug rug extra
special.

16

Cosmetic Bag

Photo Credit: orangebettie.com

Sew a stylish curved-top cosmetic bag with color-blocked fabric and interior pockets that makes a thoughtful beauty lover's gift.

17

Scrappy Fabric Bunting

Photo Credit: Sum Of Their Stories

Sew a scrappy fabric bunting - a cheerful, quick project that makes a charming stocking stuffer.

18

Simple Diy Scrunchies

 The comeback queen of hair accessories! These take literally 10 minutes to make and are perfect for anyone with hair to pull back. Make them in red or green velvet for Christmas vibes, cotton for everyday, or silk for a luxurious touch. And there is a size chart for 7 scrunchie sizes, for any scrap fabric size!

19

Coasters - Perfect Diy Holiday Decor!

Use fabric scraps to make unique coasters for hot beverages. These look like pieced coasters, but fear not - you don't need any precision sewing here.

20

Make A Cord Keeper - Diy Cord Wrap

If you love keeping your home organized and tidy, these diy cord holders will keep your life free of tangled wire cords. Works every single time!

21

Free Drawstring Pouch Pattern - Cutie!

Make a lovely, flat, rounded diy drawstring pouch using our free drawstring pouch pattern - isn't it a cutie!

22

Easy Keychain

Keep losing your keys? This pretty diy fabric keychain only needs two seams.

23

Free Hanging Basket Pattern

Use the free hanging basket pattern to sew this easy gift - it's great for holding craft supplies, pencils, or small kitchen goodies – practical and adorable.

24

Free Quilted Zipper Pouch Pattern

These quilted zipper pouches make the perfect easy stocking stuffer! Great for makeup, pens, cords, snacks, or a quick DIY wallet, everyone loves them.

25

Easy Diy Makeup Remover Wipes

See how to make diy makeup remover wipes and go green!

26

Diy Sleep Mask Pattern

The diy sleep mask pattern you'll find here might turn out to be the BEST ever diy gift for anyone who can benefit from a quick, energizing nap or a full night's sleep - and that's pretty much everyone!

27

Diy Hair Ties

Aren't these diy hair ties just irresistibly cute! They are so easy to make and comfortable to wear.

28

Small Pouch Sewing Pattern

Make the cutest mini pouches using this small pouch sewing pattern.

29

Cute Hair Bows

These diy hair bows are super simple to sew and might well become your girl’s favorite hair accessories. Measurements to make 3 fabric bow sizes and a hair bow sewing video are included.

30

Diy Needle Book

Sew a compact diy needle book that's perfect for keeping your hand-sewing needles all in one place. And ohh the cuteness factor!

31

Bookmarks For Readers

Make a thoughtful DIY christmas stocking gift for the book lover in your life! These pretty fabric bookmarks will save their page in style.

32

Cute DIY Hand Warmers

Photo Credit: www.sewsimplehome.com

Whip up cozy microwavable hand warmers from fabric scraps and rice in under an hour for the perfect pocket-sized gift. Arent' these cute!

Stocking Filler Gifts For the Home

Sew thoughtful stocking filler gifts for the home – quick, cozy makes from your scrap fabric that add warmth and charm to any space.

33

Free Potholder Pattern

Every kitchen needs good potholders! This free potholder pattern has no binding, making it even faster!

34

Framed Patchwork - Mini Fabric Art

Here's how to turn random scraps into a beautiful, framed wall decoration. (Even if not perfectly pieced.)

35

Make These Zipped Storage Pouches - A Practical Gift!

These flat pouches expand when needed - brilliant for travel, shoe storage, or project bags. They're like magic compression bags, but prettier!

36

Cloth Napkins - 2 Easy Ways!

Dinner napkins - pretty, useful, and the perfect homemade stocking stuffer idea! Sew them with mitered corners or make them reversible - both quick and beginner-friendly!

37

How To Make a Potholder

Sew a potholder in 2 sizes - the perfect DIY stocking stuffer for anyone who loves to cook or bake. Quick, practical, and always appreciated!

38

Pretty Blue Coasters

Make cool diy coasters using this easy tutorial. Plus a smart workaround to get this patchwork look - no piecing and no quilting involved!

39

Make a Pincushion - Two Ways!

Two quick and scrappy DIY pincushions – both adorable, both super easy! Perfect easy stocking stuffers for anyone who sews.

40

Free Banner Template - Diy Fabric Banner

Great decoration for a birthday party, and perfect diy baby shower party decor. It's reusable and it will last longer than any single-sided banner. It's so easy any sewing beginner can make it!

41

Easy Quilted Placemat Tutorial

And if your scraps are really getting out of hand - make a quilt! Sometimes, even a placemat set will tame your scrap pile. Scraps into a quilt - always a great solution! This quilted placemat tutorial will utilize strips of fabric.

42

Mug Rug Pattern With Heart Applique

Scrap fabric is great for applique, too. How cute is this scrappy heart mug rug!

43

Diy Storage Bin

Sew a quick Christmas gift that’s both cute and useful! This fabric organizer keeps desks tidy and comes with a free template - fill it with crayons, pens, or little treats for a fun stocking stuffer.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Sew For Babies

Get creative with your fabric scraps and sew adorable baby items that are both budget-friendly and filled with love.

44

Mini Busy Book

Photo Credit: www.mamasmiles.com

Kids will love this adorable hand-sewn busy book with a tiny bear and his cozy house – a sweet stocking stuffer that keeps little hands busy anywhere.

45

The Best Free Baby Bib Pattern in 3 Sizes

Look at these cute baby bibs! Pick a few small scraps and get sewing! The tutorial offers a free pattern in 3 sizes, from newborn to toddler size.

46

Sweetest Free Baby Hat Pattern In 3 Sizes

Sew an easy baby hat for your cutie pie using this free baby hat pattern - it comes in 3 sizes! And make sure to check out the smart sewing hack that will make your DIY baby hat even more comfortable.

47

Easy Baby Headband

This type of baby headbands is my favorite because you can easily adjust the size. Choose among 3 sizes and make a fashionable baby accessory in minutes.

48

My Best Ear Warmer Headband Pattern

Ear Warmer Headband - a cozy, practical easy stocking stuffer for anyone who loves the outdoors. Stays put and keeps ears warm!

49

A Fabric Ball

This soft baby ball toy is a great project to use scrap fabrics - and it's totally beginner-friendly!

Holiday Season Decor Gifts

You can get creative with fabric scraps this holiday season and make charming decorations and gifts that will bring joy and warmth to your home. Just a few ideas here:

50

Mini Christmas Stockings

Aren't these cute - and you can use it with my other, full-sized free Christmas stocking pattern I posted a while ago!

51

Diy Candy Ornaments

Make these super fun red and pink diy candy ornaments and hang on the stocking for added cuteness!

52

Mini Mittens

Sew this free mitten ornament pattern in 3 sizes for quick, cute DIY stocking stuffers.

53

Origami Christmas Ornaments

Just two pieces of fabric and a bit of origami fun - can you imagine? Get the free printable template now and create little fabric decorations.

54

Diy Christmas Gift Tags - Free Sewing Templates

Instead of using paper gift tags, you can create fabric gift tags that can be reused year after year. Cut out shapes from fabric scraps, sew around the edges, and attach a ribbon or string for tying onto gifts. Get our free templates that make creating scrap fabric tags even easier.

55

Sew the TRIA Mini Coin Purse

Do you need a small coin purse that would not take up much space? Something flat, so you can slide it into that small jacket pocket and carry it anywhere? Try this one, it's a great stocking filler.

56

Make A Fabric Memory Game Set

The fabric scraps memory game is easy to make, on a budget, and kids love it. So why not make a set!

57

Keychain Card Wallet

Photo Credit: www.heatherhandmade.com

Sew a handy clip-on card wallet from fabric scraps – this free keychain car wallet pattern is perfect for teens, commuters, or anyone who loves to travel light.

58

Free Trinket Tray Pattern

Sew a cute scrappy fabric tray using this free sewing pattern in 3 sizes and the easy sewing tutorial. It has so many uses!

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Popular Questions

How far in advance should I start sewing homemade stocking stuffers?

I recommend starting in October if you're making for multiple people. Sewing 2-3 items per week means you'll have 20-30 handmade gifts by December without feeling rushed. However, many of these projects are so quick that you could make a full set in one weekend if needed!

What's the best way to personalize handmade stocking stuffers?

Fabric choices make it so easy! Choose prints that match each person's interests - florals for garden lovers, geometric patterns for modern tastes, novelty prints for kids. You can also add embroidered names or initials to items like pouches, headbands, or bookmarks using a simple backstitch.

Can I use these DIY stocking stuffer patterns to make items to sell?

Yes! Both our free and paid patterns allow small-scale selling of the handmade items sewn by you personally. I'd love it if you mention AppleGreen Cottage if you're selling handmade items made from my patterns.

Wrapping It Up

There you have it - over 50 handmade stocking stuffer ideas that make perfect gifts for everyone on your list. From cozy mug rugs to cute zipper pouches, these DIY stocking stuffers prove that thoughtful doesn't have to mean complicated.

The real beauty of homemade stocking stuffers is in the love that goes into them. Every stitch you sew carries your care, creativity, and a little holiday spirit.

So go ahead - pick a few patterns, grab your favorite scraps, and start sewing! If you need more ideas, check out the diy gifts to sew for adults. And when you do, I'd love to see your makes - tag @applegreencottage on Instagram so we can cheer you on!

Happy sewing and happy gifting!

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!

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