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Sew your own Christmas Nativity

Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with these Christmas Nativity sewing patterns. From finger puppets to quilt nativity scene patterns, start your Christmas sewing now. 

Christmas is right around the corner, and I’m getting ready to pull out my decorations. It’s easy to get caught up in the tinsel and baubles, and lose sight of the meaning of Christmas. That’s why I like to include a nativity scene in my decorating. The kids like to play with the characters, and retell the story of Christmas (or create their own wonderful stories). It gives a greater connection to what Christmas is all about.

I love handmade Christmas decorations, and here are my favourite Christmas nativity scene sewing patterns:

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Felt Nativity Scene Sewing Pattern

Felt Jesus and Mary sewing pattern

How adorable are these Nativity felt dolls by Noialand. My daughter would love to play with them all day!

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This is such a sweet and detailed collection of Felt Nativity Christmas ornaments to sew from the Felt Habit. The 24 ornaments could also be used for an Advent Calendar.

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Felt three wise men sewing pattern

Add the spirit of the Nativity to your Christmas tree with the Three Wise Men felt ornament sewing pattern from Trellis and Thyme.

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This adorable pattern from Noialand includes the stable with shining star, along with Jesus, Mary and Joseph, with lots of sweet details.

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This felt Nativity ornament from Fresia Decor is simple and sweet. A lovely hand sewing project.

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Felt nativity scene sewing pattern by Do Small Things with Love

For a nativity scene that the kids can play with, make the felt nativity set from Do Small Things with Love.

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How wonderful is this Nativity scene baby mobile! Such a different way to display your nativity. You could also use the individual pieces as bunting or ornaments.

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This Nativity pattern bundle from Elliot’s Playground includes 8 patterns to sew up this colorful Nativity scene, with lots of adorable details. The pieces are free standing and would be perfect for little hands acting out the nativity.

The patterns are also available individually.

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Away in a Manger is a gorgeous pattern by Sew Thimble Wood. How detailed is Joseph’s coat? It includes SVG files, so you can use a Cricut or other cutting machine to cut out your pieces.

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Felt natvity advent calendar sewing pattern

An advent calendar is great way to discuss with your family the details of the nativity scene, talking about a part of it each day in the lead up to Christmas. The Felt nativity advent calendar sewing pattern by the Lullaby Loft has lots of lovely details.

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Another freestanding doll option is this Nativity set by BuggaBugs. It includes Joseph, Mary, Jesus, the Wise Men, a shepherd and the manger.

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Nativity scene quilt patterns

Oh Little Town by Sew Kind of Wonderful is such a whimsical quilt design, with its slightly abstract designs. The sandy background really captures the desert.

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This Nativity Quilt pattern from Counted Quilts is a simple but striking design. The pattern comes in 3 sizes and uses rectangles, half square triangles and a few half rectangle triangles.

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Stained glass nativity quilt sewing pattern

Oh Holy Night is a beautiful stained glass nativity quilt pattern by Bear Paw Productions.

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I love this nativity wall hanging quilt pattern from Paper Panache. It has so many beautiful details. (They also have a simpler pattern with just Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus).

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Nativity quilt Christmas sewing pattern

There are multiple gorgeous Nativity quilt projects in the book Applique Nativity Projects by Rachel W. N. Brown.

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Nativity Finger Puppets and Dolls

Felt Nativity scene advent calendar sewing pattern

This “In the hoop” Nativity Finger Puppet set sewing pattern by Jaynie Jaye Designs is so cute and fun. Perfect for little fingers!

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A hand-sewn finger puppet option is this Nativity finger puppet set sewing pattern from Floral Blossom.

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Felt nativity christmas hand puppets sewing pattern

If you’d prefer hand puppets rather than finger puppets, check out the Nativity puppets from The Applique Place. Your kids can put on their own Nativity puppet show!

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Which is your favorite Nativity scene sewing pattern?

Even more sewing inspiration:

  • Sew the cutest Christmas elf with these fun patterns.
  • Sew your own advent calendar
  • Sew the Cutest Christmas Stockings
  • Find the best sewing projects for beginners

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I'm Narelle and I believe sewing is most rewarding when you learn by sewing what you love. I'm a Burda-certified sewing instructor and love sharing sewing tips, tricks and tutorials.

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