Use a special shirt to make a darling snowman ornament.
This snowman pocket ornament is a great way to re-purpose special clothing into holiday ornaments. I used shirts that my boys wore in our family blending ceremony to make them this year. They are a great way to hide a special gift in the tree too. Upcycle an old white dress shirt into an adorable holiday pocket ornament that is perfect for stashing little gifts and money.

My Favorite Sewing Supply List
These are the sewing supplies that I keep on hand at all times. They get used over and over again and again in so many of my projects.
- Sewing Machine – This one has FIFTY built in stitches!
- Thread
- Ready Made Bobbins – I am not a fan of making my own bobbins so I LOVE these.
- Fabric Scissors – These are great because they cut through multiple layers of fabric.
- Pin Cushion and Pins – The cuter the better. I love this hedgehog.
- Poly-FIl Stuffing for Pillows
- Poly-Pellets for Bean Bags and Weighted Projects – The POUR bag makes all the difference.
- Rotary Cutter and Mat

Directions for Snowman Pocket Ornament
Use Charming Circle template to cut out two white fabric and two white felt circles. If you don’t have a charming circle, trace any circular object.

Pin one fabric circle to one felt circle and make two sets of this.
Cut one inch off the edge of one set of fabric/felt circles.

Sew the sets together leaving an opening in each to flip. Then sew the opening closed.
On the sewn together set that is cut, create a snowman face. Use the free downloadable pattern to create a nose. Sew it to the face. Sew on two black buttons for eyes. Hand stitch a mouth with embroidery floss.

Used the pattern to cut out a hat and a scarf from felt. Add fabric for detail if desired. Sew the hat the top inch of the full sewn together circle set.
Sew the circle sets together leaving the flat top of the one with the face open to create a pocket.

Cut a scarf out of red felt and sew it to the front.

It is so darling looking in from the top!

Sew ribbon to the hat to create a hanger.

Ten Reasons to Craft
I am going to say this again. Crafting is just a great idea. It is proven that crafting can be really good for mental and emotional health. Studies show that making and crafting can lower anxiety. Another benefit to crafting is that it creates connection. When we make things and give them to others, we spread kindness and love. Here are my top ten reasons to craft with kids, and I mean kids of all ages.
- Mental Health Benefits – Crafting puts me in a good mood.
- Self Expression – Crafting allows me to express myself.
- Education and Growth – I learn new skills by making things.
- Connection – Crafting connects me others through workshops, classes and gifting.
- Decor – Through making and crafting, I can totally customize every aspect of my decor.
- Gift Giving – Gifts is totally my love language. I love to make handmade gifts.
- Offline Time – Crafting keeps me off of my phone and social media. We all know this can be beneficial.
- Income – Because I craft and sell items that I make, I have an additional income source.
- Fun – I like to have fun and to me, making things is fun.
- Socializing – Attending events where crafting is a part gets me out and around others with like minds.
Another Snowman Sewing Project
While you have the sewing machine out and ready, you might want to make this fun Snowman Toss Game! Grab all the directions here on the blog.

Cheers to Making Ornaments from Special Fabrics and Clothing (and to snowmen everywhere….)!
Laura
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