The Best 19 DIY Ugly Christmas Sweaters
The Ugly Christmas Sweater trend has gone from wearing authentic Christmas sweaters to creating the most outrageous sweaters at the party. If you are feeling crafty, why not create your own?! Here are more than 15 DIY Ugly Christmas Sweaters to inspire you to get crafting!
The Ugly Christmas Sweater Party has become a HUGE trend and a fun way to celebrate the holiday season!
Why are Christmas sweaters considered ugly?
We all loved our 80’s Christmas sweaters back in the day feeling very stylish! They began to make a comeback but instead of being fashionable, they were seen as funny or tacky.
The trend to show up in the old 80’s sweaters became a party theme all its own…the “Ugly Christmas Sweater Party” was born!
Who knew they would make a comeback?
Let’s learn how to make homemade ugly Christmas sweaters!
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Forget digging through thrift stores for a pre-loved sweater! This year, it’s all about unleashing your creativity and making something fabulously festive from scratch.
Why DIY Ugly Christmas Sweaters Are the Best
Sure, you could buy one of those mass-produced options, but where’s the fun in that? Making your own Ugly Christmas Sweater guarantees you’ll have something one-of-a-kind, but it also puts you in full control of just how tacky—or epic—it can be.
Want a sweater that lights up like a Christmas tree? Done. Do you prefer gluing an entire winter scene to your chest? Go for it. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination. And trust us, the experience of putting it together is half the fun!
How do you make ugly sweaters light up?
It is easy to make your ugly sweater light up – purchase a small set of lights with a battery-operated power pack. Often these light packs come with 20 lights making them the perfect length to attach to an ugly Christmas sweater.
Consider attaching with hot glue or weaving in and out of the weave in the sweater. They could also be attached with a heavy-duty thread.
Get Inspired With These Ugly Christmas Sweater DIY
Not sure where to start? Here are some ideas to help you craft the ultimate ugly sweater DIY:
- Light It Up: Add a twinkle to your sweater with battery-operated lights. Weave them into your design for a show-stopping look that literally glows.
- Snow Globe Fun: Transform your sweater into a winter wonderland by crafting a 3D snow globe. Yes, it’s extra, but isn’t that the point?
- Tinsel Town: Drape your sweater in tinsel garlands, turning yourself into a walking holiday decoration. Bonus points for glittery ornaments!
- Rudolph Reimagined: Use felt, pom-poms, and pipe cleaners to create a reindeer design. Make it the centerpiece of your sweater—or add a whole herd!
- Giant Gift Bow Bonanza: Glue oversized bows all over your sweater. The more outrageous, the better!
The beauty of DIY is that you can pull inspiration from your favorite holiday traditions and turn them into fabulous sweater designs.
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DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater Supplies You Will Need:
- Christmas Pipe Cleaners Set
- Christmas Foam Shapes
- Christmas Tinsel Garland
- Christmas Bows
- Red And Green Sweaters
- Blank Sweatshirt To Decorate
- Christmas Hats & Headbands
- Christmas Leggings
- Plain Skirt To Decorate
- Fabric Glue
- Hot Glue Gun
Do It Yourself Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Be creative and DIY an Ugly Christmas Sweater that is funny and fun to make. Let your imagination go crazy with Christmas decorations!
A cheap LBD, hot glue gun and holiday trim make this a perfect Uglys Christmas Dress!
Use felt and a few other craft supplies to create the cute reindeer ugly Christmas sweater!
Create this cute ugly Christmas sweater using stencils, glitter and 3D puffy paints!
DIY: Festive Reindeer Sweatshirt: "The Alternative Ugly Christmas Sweater"
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Make this DIY ugly Christmas sweater using a battery pack light set and a small green garland! Cheap and easy!
This Santa on a ladder putting the star on the tree is a work of art! A DIY Christmas sweater for those who are more creative!
An inexpensive sweater, bow, garland and a hot glue gun make this a really easy ugly Christmas sweater to make!
This DIY snow globe sweater is a contest winner for sure! More complicated to craft but worth the effort!
This DIY Ugly Christmas Tree Sweater is made from bottle caps and topped with a large green bow! Very original!
With just a few craft supplies and a glitter deer, and you can make this easy ugly Christmas sweater!
If you love to crochet this Christmas Lights Sweater is perfect for you to create! So cute!
Just follow along with my step-by-step instructions to make your own DIY Rudolph sweater. It’s quick & easy to create!
Reindeer Ugly Christmas Sweater
Reindeer Ugly Christmas Sweater for two
DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater With Lights
Conflicted Faith Ugly Sweater
Christmas Tree Ugly Sweater
Santa Ugly Christmas Sweater
Crafting your own DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater isn’t just about the end result—it’s about the laughs, the creativity, and all the memories made along the way. Plus, it’s a great way to get into the festive spirit and maybe even discover a hidden love for hot glue guns and glitter.
So grab your supplies, crank up the holiday tunes, and get crafting. The uglier, the better! Turn your vision into reality and transform a simple sweater into a holiday masterpiece.
And remember, the magic of Christmas lives not only in the beauty of the season but also in the joy of making something truly unique (and a little ridiculous).
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Thanks for including my Ugly Christmas Sweater with Lights in your round-up. I’m honored to be amongst all of these other ugly gems!
Such a fun party idea…still trying to decide if I want to host one this year!
ahaha great stuff and incredible sweaters ! nice post Susan
Hi Susan,
i just found your site and am so much interested in the “Santa Climbing The Tree Ugly Sweater”
Would you be able to provide tips and ideas on how I can have this done as I really wanna do that this year. I have two weekends before the competition at work
thanks
Arnold
These are fantastic! I love the idea of making your own because I hate the idea of spending very much money on something I’ll wear once a year!
Haha! This was a lot of fun to read! Very creative! We never do the whole ugly sweater thing in our family. Folks are too concerned with trying to look “cute” Lol.