How to Make a Christmas Stocking

Stockings, Stockings, Everywhere! Not enough people make DIY Christmas stockings these days, and that’s a shame! Handmade stockings become a treasured collectible in many families, and are so much magical fun for the kids. It’s a simple sewing project! (We even have a no-sew version!) Here are some stocking decorating ideas and tutorials and some great links to learn how to make a Christmas stocking (or ten!) – a wonderful memory for your family, to be used and treasured through the years!

DIY Christmas Stockings

How to Make a Christmas Stocking

Step One… Determine a theme for the person you are making the stocking…perhaps they like fishing, or cowboys, or ballerinas? I had so many kids to make for, I chose a toyland theme for the whole family, then made each stocking fit its owner. For instance, my baby girl was the angel, and my mischievous boy was the gingerbread boy! You may have an elegant little girl who might be perfect for a Victorian sock, or a little boy who loves Dalmatians! Step Two… Determine the material you want to use to make it! I chose felt, because it is cheap, sturdy, and simple to cut and add details. You also may want to consider fleece, or even corduroy or denim. By the way, it is even possible to make these out of paper…they make wonderful candy or gift giving containers!

Step Three… Cut out two basic stocking shapes from your fabric…remember, when it comes to kids, bigger is better! You can either sketch out your own stocking on a brown paper bag and then trace onto the fabric, or use patterns that can be printed out on your computer and then taped together.

Step Four… Slip a loop of ribbon between the two stocking shapes in the outside corner for a hanger…Sew the stocking shapes together, leaving an opening at the top. If you are using fleece or felt, you can now use decorative thread if you wish to blanket stitch all around the edges of the stocking.

If you are using denim, flannel, or another fabric, sew the stockings halves right sides together, then turn right side out.

Step Five… Now the fun part! Personalize your stocking with what ever fits your theme. Cut out felt shapes or figures and attach with fabric glue. Use dimensional fabric paint or iron-on letters to add a name to the stocking. Have a great time using your imagination, or check out the photos below for more ideas!

This simple Christmas stocking tutorial is from ‘Artful Days’.

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