FREE Gingerbread house ornament. Advent Calendar 2026 Day 4. Free DIY Christmas ornament pattern, by Rudens Craft Studio on YouTube. 10 min 27 s.
- Video length
- 10 min 27 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Download the free gingerbread house pattern from the creator's website and print it. Cut out the paper templates while the pattern is still online.
Trace each template onto wool blend felt with fabric chalk or a disappearing marker. Cut the shapes out with sharp scissors, staying right on the line.
Cut the roof pieces from a contrasting felt colour. Lay them across the top of the house front and check the overhang looks even before you sew.
Cut a door shape and pin it to the front. Stitch around the edge with a small running or whip stitch in a thread colour that stands out.
Add the windows next. Cut small squares, stitch the frames down, and keep the stitches short so the corners stay neat.
Make the wreath by cutting a small felt ring and stitching it above the door. Add a tiny bow or a few straight stitches to suggest a ribbon.
Sew on small beads for the candy decorations, tying each one off at the back so it cannot pull loose.
Fold a short loop of twine and stitch it firmly to the top edge of the front piece. Check the loop sits centred before you go further.
Pin the front and back pieces together with the loop inside. Stitch around the outline, leave a gap at the bottom, stuff lightly with fiber fill, then sew the gap closed.
Trim any loose threads and gently shape the house with your fingers so the corners sit square.
Tips and common mistakes
Wool blend felt holds its shape and does not fray, so it looks better than thin acrylic felt for small ornaments.
Stuff the house lightly, because overfilling stretches the stitches and makes the seams bulge.
Knot every bead and thread end on the back so the ornament survives being packed away each year.
Small beads are a choking hazard, so keep the finished ornament out of reach of young children and pets.
Questions
Do I need a sewing machine?
No. The whole ornament is hand sewn with a needle and thread. Small, even stitches matter more than speed.
What if I cannot download the pattern in time?
The pattern is only free for a short period. If you miss it, draw your own house shape on paper, roughly 8 cm tall, and use that as your template.
Can I skip the beads?
Yes. Use small felt circles, French knots or simple cross stitches instead, which are safer around babies and pets.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
