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If you’ve been wondering how to make a felt Christmas tree garland, this easy guide will walk you through every step. You’ll use simple materials like green felt, jute twine and a hot glue gun to create layered felt trees in beautiful shades of green. The process is beginner-friendly, so you can even get the kids involved. Whether you hang it on a mantel, across a doorway or on the wall, this garland adds a warm, handmade touch to your holiday decor.
Learn how to make a felt Christmas tree garland with simple supplies and easy steps. Create a charming holiday decoration that’s festive and handmade.
You might like to make a crochet star garland, dried orange garland, or salt dough gingerbread man garland too.
Why You’ll Love It
Beginner friendly: Simple steps make it easy for anyone to create.
Customizable: Choose colors and sizes to suit your décor.
Kid friendly: Safe and fun for supervised crafting with children.
Reusable: Sturdy materials let you enjoy it for years.
Felt Christmas Tree Garland Supplies
A complete list of supplies and amounts can be found in the tutorial card below.
Green felt sheets: Used in three shades for layered tree shapes.
Marker: Traces the stencil shapes onto the felt.
Jute twine: Threads the trees together into a garland.
Fabric scissors: Cuts the felt shapes cleanly and precisely.
Darning needle: Threads the twine through the felt loops.
Hot glue gun: Secures the felt layers and back loops for hanging.
How to Make a Felt Christmas Tree Garland
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable tutorial card.
Make the stencil: Print or draw a tree stencil and cut it out.
Trace the shapes: Use the stencil to trace 15 of each tree size onto the felt.
Cut the pieces: Cut along the traced lines and arrange in layered sets.
Make loops: Cut small felt rectangles for threading and set aside.
Assemble the trees: Glue the tree layers together and attach a felt loop to the back.
Thread the garland: Use a darning needle to sew the twine through each loop.
Substitutions and Variations
Color variation: Use nontraditional colors like white and gold for a modern look.
Themed version: Add small felt ornaments or sequins for extra sparkle.
Alternative string: Replace jute twine with ribbon for a softer finish.
Other shapes: Adapt the method for stars or snowflakes, or maybe some love hearts for a Valentine’s Day celebration.
Christmas Tree PDF Template Download
Top Tips
Trace on the back: This hides any visible marker after cutting.
Use sharp scissors: Crisp cuts make the trees look more professional.
Overlap neatly: Slight overlaps create a layered 3D effect.
Mind the glue: Let glue cool fully before threading to avoid sticking.
Cricut machine: Do you have a Cricut machine, or know someone who does? This is a nifty gadget for cutting out the stencils and felt pieces.
Calculate felt: One sheet of felt should fit 15 of each stencil size for a 3-inch Christmas tree. If you’re going to make the trees bigger, or make more of them, you’ll need more felt.
Christmas Tree Garland FAQs
Yes, you can freehand cut tree shapes if you’re confident in your design.
No, you can use a single shade or mix any colors you like.
Yes, sewing the layers together is a sturdy alternative to glue.
Felt Christmas Garland DIY
How to Make a Felt Christmas Tree Garland
Supplies
- 6 Sheets green felt, 1 or 2 for each of the 3 colors
- marker
- 6 Feet jute twine, 2-ply
Instructions
- Print the attached stencil to trace onto the felt. You can also freehand draw a stencil that you will use to outline the tree onto your felt. After printing, my stencil was 3 inches tall.
- Cut out the stencil and trace the smallest piece on the lightest green felt. I used a marker to trace onto the wrong side of the felt. Trace the middle piece onto the second lightest shade of green, and trace the largest piece onto the darkest shade of green. You will trace 15 of each shape onto each piece of felt.
- Cut out all of the traced pieces, and arrange them how you want them to sit once glued together (slightly overlapping)
- There will be left over felt in the lightest green shade. With the leftover felt, cut out 15 small rectangles about an inch long. This doesn’t have to be perfect, but they will be used to thread the trees once they are glued on.
- Use hot glue to attach each part of the tree in a layered fashion. Once the glue has cooled, flip the tree and glue the rectangular strip to the back towards the top of the tree leaving a small gap to fit the twine through. This will be easier if you use a chopstick or straw to hold up the loop while the glue dries.
- Use a darning needle to sew the twine through the back loops of the Christmas trees.
Notes
Use sharp scissors: Crisp cuts make the trees look more professional.
Overlap neatly: Slight overlaps create a layered 3D effect.
Mind the glue: Let glue cool fully before threading to avoid sticking.
Cricut machine: Do you have a Cricut machine, or know someone who does? This is a nifty gadget for cutting out the stencils and felt pieces.
Calculate felt: One sheet of felt should fit 15 of each stencil size for a 3-inch Christmas tree. If you’re going to make the trees bigger, or make more of them, you’ll need more felt.
Learning how to make a felt Christmas tree garland is a simple and satisfying way to add handmade charm to your seasonal decor. With just a few basic supplies and some creativity, you can create a custom garland that reflects your style. Whether you stick to classic green or experiment with other colors, the result will be a cozy, personal decoration you’ll look forward to hanging each holiday season.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
