Letters from Santa: Reusable Fabric Christmas Letter Envelopes
Bring a little Christmas magic to your holiday traditions with a reusable fabric envelope straight from the North Pole! This little envelope is perfect for delivering letters from Santa to children and grandchildren. Personalize it with festive fabric, a letter label, a stamp, and a return address to make it look like it traveled all the way from Santa’s workshop.
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Supplies Needed
Envelope Template (Download HERE)
Two pieces of fabric for the envelope exterior and lining
Lightweight fusible interfacing
Christmas-themed fabric scraps for the labels and appliqué
HeatnBond iron-on adhesive sheets
Matching thread
Kam snaps, a button, Velcro, or another preferred fastener
Sewing machine and basic sewing supplies
Instructions
Step 1: Cut the Fabric for your Reusable Christmas Letter Fabric Envelope
Cut two pieces of fabric and one piece of lightweight fusible interfacing, each measuring 12" × 6".
Step 2: Cut Using the Templates
Use the provided templates to cut the fabric and interfacing to the correct shapes and sizes.
Step 3: Fuse the Interfacing
Cut 1/4" from all sides of interfacing to allow for the seam allowance. Iron the lightweight fusible interfacing onto the wrong side of the exterior envelope fabric. This adds stability to the fabric, especially where the labels will be sewn.
Step 4: Add Decorative Stitching
Draw the lines on the envelope as shown in the photo below. Sew along the marked lines to create decorative stitching on the envelope.
Step 5: Create the Letter Label
Cut one piece of fabric measuring 3½" × 3".
Fold the fabric in half, with the right sides together, and sew along the edge, leaving an opening so you can turn the piece right side out.
Turn the label right side out, then press it flat.
Step 6: Cut the Return Address and Stamp Labels
Cut two fabric rectangles, each measuring 2" × 1". These will become the return address and postage stamp labels.
Step 7: Add the Iron-On Adhesive
Apply HeatnBond iron-on adhesive sheets to the backs of the fabric pieces you prepared for the labels. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for applying the adhesive.
Step 8: Cut Christmas Motifs
Cut a variety of small Christmas motifs from festive fabric. Think Christmas trees, stars, candy canes, holly, or other holiday designs.
Apply HeatnBond iron-on adhesive to the back of each motif, following the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 9: Arrange the Labels and Motifs
Arrange the Christmas motifs on the label pieces as shown in the photo below. Once you're happy with the placement, iron them in place.
Step 10: Attach the Labels
Iron the fabric labels into place on the exterior envelope fabric.
Sew around the labels to secure them. Hand stitching adds a lovely personal touch.
Step 11: Add Extra Interfacing (Optional)
If desired, add another piece of fusible interfacing to the back of the exterior fabric to help stabilize the area where you've attached the labels and motifs. Do this before sewing the lining to the envelope.
Important: Check that the interfacing can be fused without damaging your decorative stitching or the iron-on adhesive. I found that mine was affected, so test this on your project before proceeding.
Step 12: Sew the Exterior and Lining Together
Place the exterior envelope fabric and lining right sides together. Pin or clip around the edges.
Leave an opening so you can turn the envelope right side out after sewing.
Step 13: Trim the Corners
Carefully clip the corners, making sure not to cut through your stitching. This will help the corners lie flat when you turn the envelope right side out.
Step 14: Turn and Press
Turn the envelope right side out through the opening. Gently push out the corners and press the fabric for crisp, neat edges. Fold opening 1/4" and press.
Step 15: Fold the Envelope
Fold the envelope into its finished shape, as shown in the photo below. Press the folds, then pin or clip the sides in place.
Step 16: Sew the Sides
Sew as close to the edge as possible to secure the sides of the envelope.
Step 17: Add a Fastener
Attach a Kam snap, button, Velcro, or another fastener of your choice to keep the envelope closed. If using a snap or button, position it so the envelope opens and closes comfortably.
Step 18: Your Reusable Fabric Christmas Letter Envelope is Ready for Delivery!
Your reusable fabric envelope from the North Pole is ready! Fill it with a letter from Santa, a special note, or a little Christmas surprise. Make one for each child or grandchild and bring a little extra magic to your Christmas traditions.
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