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What? An ugly sweater ornament? Of course! For the past decade or so, ugly sweater parties have become all the rage. In the 70s and 80s it was actually quite the fashion statement to wear gawdy sweaters covered with Christmas garb.

Ugly Sweater Christmas Ornaments by Amanda Formaro of Crafts by Amanda

The trend died down in the early 90’s, but at the beginning of the new century a fun trend began where people try to out-do each other and be the party guest wearing the ugliest sweater.

TIP: If you would like to buy some ugly sweater ornaments instead of making them, be sure to check out this collection on Etsy.

Ugly Sweater Christmas Ornaments by Amanda Formaro of Crafts by Amanda

It’s funny how trends start isn’t it? The ugly sweater is no longer just life-sized. Now there are ornaments! I thought I had imagined up something novel when I decided to make these, but apparently ugly sweater ornaments have been around for a couple of years already. I saw some at Michaels, plus online I saw them at Hallmark and even in some big department stores.

Ugly Sweater Ornaments

I’m really happy with how mine turned out. They aren’t perfect, which adds to the “ugly”, and for once that’s alright! I think the next ornament I tackle might be this adorable shadowbox ornament!

Ugly Sweater Christmas Ornaments by Amanda Formaro of Crafts by Amanda

I found my embellishments at the craft store. Check the scrapbooking department by the stickers. Often times they have miniature Christmas lights and even little tiny Christmas presents. If you need a Christmas gift idea for an adult friend, I think these sweater ornaments are perfect!

As always, a full printable supply list and instructions are at the end of this post.

For this project you will need the following supplies:


Ugly Sweater Christmas Ornaments by Amanda Formaro of Crafts by Amanda

  • Print the patterns and cut them out.
  • Stack two pieces of same color felt and use the pattern to cut out two shirts.

Ugly Sweater Christmas Ornaments by Amanda Formaro of Crafts by Amanda

  • To make the coat hanger, cut a 12-inch piece of wire.
  • Place your shirt pattern on the work surface and bend the wire to create the first corner of the hanger.
  • Lay it onto the pattern to help you gauge the size. Leave enough space around the collar for stitching at the end.

Ugly Sweater Christmas Ornaments by Amanda Formaro of Crafts by Amanda

  • Bend the other side, the wires should intersect, creating a triangle.
  • Twist the wire two or three times at the intersection.
  • Snip off one end of the wire.
  • Bend the other end of the wire into the hanger top.
  • Snip off the excess wire.

Ugly Sweater Christmas Ornaments by Amanda Formaro of Crafts by Amanda

  • Use glue to attach the hanger to one of the felt shirts. Add more glue over the top of the hanger and press the second shirt on top, lining up all the edges.
  • Use glue and embellishments to decorate your sweater.
  • Stitch around the entire sweater to finish it off. You can use a blanket stitch or a hemming stitch, whichever you prefer. When finished, add a little glue to the end stitch(es) to secure them.

* I use Beacon 3 in 1 Advanced Craft Glue. Hot glue does not work well on felt, it peels off.

** You can make mini wreaths yourself by gluing pom poms together in a circle and attaching a ribbon bow. Use beads as the ornaments. Or you can buy them in the holiday section of your local craft store. The mini lights that I used I found in the scrapbook embellishments.

Ugly Sweater Christmas Ornaments by Amanda Formaro of Crafts by Amanda

Hope you enjoyed this project, have fun!

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Ugly Sweater Ornaments

Supplies

  • Felt
  • Craft wire
  • Embroidery floss
  • Embellishments: ** mini jingle bells mini wreaths, mini faux Christmas lights
  • Tools: Sewing needle scissors, instant grab glue*, wire snips, round nose pliers
  • Shirt patterns

Instructions

  • Print the pattern and cut it out. Stack two pieces of same color felt and use the pattern to cut out two shirts.
  • To make the coat hanger, cut a 12-inch piece of wire. Place your shirt pattern on the work surface and bend the wire to create the first corner of the hanger. Lay it onto the pattern to help you gauge the size. Leave enough space around the collar for stitching at the end.
  • Bend the other side, the wires should intersect, creating a triangle.
  • Twist the wire tow or three times at the intersection.
  • Snip off one end of the wire.
  • Bend the other end of the wire into the hanger top.
  • Snip off the excess wire.
  • Use glue to attach the hanger to one of the felt shirts. Add more glue over the top of the hanger and press the second shirt on top, lining up all the edges.
  • Use glue and embellishments to decorate your sweater.
  • Stitch around the entire sweater to finish it off. You can use a blanket stitch or a hemming stitch, whichever you prefer. When finished, add a little glue to the end stitch(es) to secure them.

Notes

* I use Beacon 3 in 1 Advanced Craft Glue. Hot glue does not work well on felt, it peels off.
** You can make mini wreaths yourself by gluing pom poms together in a circle and attaching a ribbon bow. Use beads as the ornaments. Or you can buy them in the holiday section of your local craft store. The mini lights that I used I found in the scrapbook embellishments.

Amanda Formaro

Amanda Formaro is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years. She is also the editor for the Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip and owner of FunFamilyCrafts.com.

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Comments

  1. JaneEllen says

    October 30, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    Thanks so much for your generous sharing of your talents. These are so cute will be starting on them as soon as can get all needed to make. Will be checking my holiday felt colors supply. This will be so fun to decorate, so many ways possible. Was thinking would decorate a small tree with just these sweaters.
    Have great week

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  2. Chris says

    December 4, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    We are making these tomorrow morning with our homeschool group. My friend and I had so much fun making the samples tonight. Is there any way I can share the photos with you so you can see what you inspired?

    The Beacon 3-in-1 glue is definitely a step up from tacky glue. I also purchased a “button shank remover” tool and bought some really cute novelty buttons to use as embellishments.

    Reply

  8. Sarah says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:52 am

    I love these, and really appreciate your posting this! Could you share where you found the tiny moose, bears, and trees? Thanks very much!

    Reply

    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 13, 2014 at 7:26 am

      Hi Sarah! I can’t remember what store, but I’m willing to bet it was Walmart, only it was a few years ago. I’ve had them in my stash for quite a while. They were buttons that came in a pack. Hanging on one of those turning racks. I’m sure you can find something similar if not those!

      Reply

  11. Judi Johnson says

    December 2, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    I have been a subscriber to your sight for quite awhile now. While some of your ideas make me mad when I can’t find the item you based your project on. I have to say this is the cutest thing I have seen in a long time. I love that they are items easily available, no hunting for the items. They can be personalized so many ways. Thank you for sharing I definitely will be making these. Please keep giving us ideas we can get easily.

    Reply

    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 2, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Hi Carrie. As long as you aren’t selling my actual pattern AND you are not manufacturing items in bulk. If you are an individual crafter that makes things and sells them at craft fairs, etc, then as long as you are making the project and taking photographs of what YOU make (not using my photos and selling your wares using false representation) then it’s fine.

      Reply

      • Carrie says

        December 2, 2014 at 10:01 am

        Amanda, thank you for your prompt response. I would never sell your patterns and I don’t do a lot of sales, just a little now and then when I get the free time. Thanks again.

        Reply

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