Learn how to make a cat ornament with just a little bit of felt and stuffing! These cute and easy ornaments are perfect for any cat lover!
Add some Karma lyrics for the perfect Taylor Swift cat ornament to add T Swift charm to your tree! This cat ornament requires a little bit of sewing but you can use a glue gun if you want!
This cat ornament tutorial includes a little bit of stuffing to give it a plush look. You can either sew by machine, by hand or choose the no-sew method and use a hot glue gun around the edges.
It will look purr-fect on your Christmas tree and is a great sewing project for a complete beginner! There is no better way to show your Christmas spirit than cat themed tree accessories!
Stuffed Cat Ornament Materials
- Black felt
- Ribbon for hanging ornament
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Iron-on vinyl, 3D fabric paint or embroidery floss for the face
- Free printable template for the cat shape
Cat Ornament Template Download
Download the PDF file below. This includes the cat shape outline and designs. Click on the button and enter your email address.
Karma is a Cat Design JPG
If you plan to use a cutting machine to cut this out, I recommend using the JPG design instead of PDF. Click on the button below to download.
Cut with Cricut
Use a Cricut machine to cut the cat outline if you prefer. Use the JPG file above. For instructions on using felt with your Cricut machine, click here.
Sew a Cat Christmas Ornament
Cut out two layers of black felt. Tie 14″ of ribbon into a knot and then a bow as shown.
Add iron-on vinyl or a cat face design with 3D fabric paint. If you are using the provided Karma is a Cat design, upload the image to your vinyl cutting software.
When dry, pin the ribbon hanger in between the felt layers are the top.
Sew around the cat outline 1/8″ from the edges using black thread with straight stitches, pivoting around the curves. Leave a small 1″ opening at the bottom. Stuff the ornament with just a little bit of stuffing to give it a dimensional look. Then finish topstitching the rest of the ornament closed.
If you are gluing, do the same but use a thin line of glue on the outside edges to glue the two layers together. Leave an opening, stuff and then finish gluing.
It’s ready to hang and is the perfect holiday decor for a Swiftie or cat lover! These easy ornaments also make great gifts to open Christmas morning!
