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    Home » Holidays » Christmas

    20+ Festive Christmas Stocking Sewing Patterns

    Updated: Nov 23, 2021 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 8 Comments

    Recently I decided to make new Christmas Stockings for my family. While searching for a Christmas Stocking Pattern, I found so many cute ideas that I thought I’d share what I found with all of you! I hope that you find loads of great inspiration for your project! If your family does not need new stockings, any of the stockings on this list will make a great gift!

    20 Christmas Stocking Sewing Patterns
    Table of Contents
    • How much fabric do I need to make a Christmas stocking?
    • How do you make a simple Christmas stocking?
    • 20+ Free Christmas Stocking Patterns
    • Christmas Stocking Sewing Tips

    A couple of years ago, I bit the bullet and made all new Christmas Stockings for my family. The original ones were cute but too small to stuff giant chocolate bars inside!

    I had been putting off sewing my own Christmas Stockings for a few years, mostly because I kept waiting until after Thanksgiving to remember that we needed new stockings.  I was usually overwhelmed with Christmas preparations and not ready to take on another project by that point.

    Then I finally decided to DO IT, and I was able to knock the stockings out in a few afternoons.  Part of what held me up from making new stockings was that I didn’t know what I wanted to make.

    If you’re stuck in that same predicament, I’ve rounded up 20 different stocking tutorials and patterns for you!   The list starts with the stockings that I made a few years ago!

    How much fabric do I need to make a Christmas stocking?

    Generally speaking, you need ⅜-1/2 yards of fabric per stocking if it is unlined. If you want to line your stocking, you will need another ½ yard of fabric. If you’re going to add contrasting cuff or toes, then purchase an additional ¼ yard of fabric, or use a fat quarter.

    How do you make a simple Christmas stocking?

    The simplest way to make a stocking is to create one that is not lined with a fabric that does not fray, such as wool or fleece. If you feel confident in your sewing abilities, you can trace a stocking that you already have to create a stocking pattern piece.

    Then cut two pieces of fabric, one for the front and one for the back. Sew the two pieces together right sides facing. Turn under the top edge of the stocking and hem it. Then turn it right side out.

    If you want to hang the stockings from your fireplace mantel, you’ll also want to sew a piece of ribbon to use as a hanging loop to the inside seam of the top of the stocking.

    Like I said, that’s the most basic way to sew a stocking. The tutorials below will give you tips and ideas to create all kinds of really CUTE stockings!

    20+ Free Christmas Stocking Patterns

    These Christmas stocking sewing patterns are sure to make your Christmas a little brighter. Cute designs for all ages and sizes.

    Felt Christmas Stocking Tutorial

    1. Felt Christmas Stocking @ Polka Dot Chair. This stocking pattern is a great one to start with for beginners. It is not lined since it is made of wool and the raw edges of the fabric have an excellent finish. It has a cuff sewn to the top of the stocking and folded over. If you have an embroidery sewing machine, you can add a monogram or name to the stocking.

    Dala Horse Stocking @ All Sorts

    2. Dala Horse Stocking at All Sorts This stocking is also constructed from wool and features Scandinavian-inspired applique elements.

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    3. Liberty Print Elf Stockings at Blonde Design. This stocking pattern features contrasting cuff fabric and a whimsical toe shape!

    Felt Mini Stockings @ Martha Stewart

    4. Felt Mini Stockings at Martha Stewart. Mini stockings make great gifts since they are just the right size to fit a gift card or a bit of candy. Create several stockings and turn them into a festive garland.

    Make a Sweater Stocking

    5. Sweater Stocking Tutorial at An Extraordinary Day. There is no cuff piece in this stocking pattern since the sweater’s hem is used as the top of the stocking! If you make a sweater stocking like this one, be sure to use some very sharp scissors, so you get a clean cut from the sweater.

    Red, blue and aqua christmas stockings on white peg board

    6. Simple Christmas Stocking Tutorial. I created these stockings from a printed fabric panel. You just cut out the stocking shape and stitch it together. I’ve included instructions if you’d like to create the stocking out of another fabric.

    Lined Stocking with a Cuff @ Cluck Cluck Sew

    7. Lined Stocking with a Cuff from Cluck Cluck Sew. This tutorial from Allison features step-by-step directions to create stockings with patchwork designs. She has separate tutorials to create the patchwork on the stocking piece.

    Christmas Stocking Tutorial from Fleece Fun

    8. Christmas Stocking Tutorial from Fleece Fun. Another whimsical Christmas stocking design! The curves on the toes of these stockings are so cute!

    Simple Stocking Tutorial at Diary of a Quilter

    9. Small Simple Stocking Tutorial from Diary of a Quilter. This small stocking tutorial by Amy is excellent for gift giving. If you make a stocking this small, be sure to watch your seam allowance. If it’s too large, you’ll have difficulty turning the stocking right side out.

    Triangle Christmas Stocking

    10. Triangle Christmas Stocking at the Long Thread. This stocking is created from foundation paper pieced quilt blocks.

    Burlap Christmas Stocking

    11. Burlap Christmas Stockings at Make it and Love It. These stockings are very affordable to create since you can get burlap at a reasonable price. To make it a bit dressier, use a bit of trim around the stocking cuff.

    12. Quilted Christmas Stocking Tutorial by Sarah Ashford. A simple, free Christmas stocking pattern that features a bit of pom pom trim around the top fold of the stocking.

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    13. Thimble blossoms Christmas Stockings. This is not a free pattern, but it does include many directions, including templates to create the hexagon stocking.

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    14. Classic Cuffed Christmas Stockings at Positively Splendid. Another take on a simple cuffed stocking. This one features trim at the bottom of the cuff piece and a ribbon hanger.

    Stocking Pattern

    15. Stocking Tutorial at So Sew Easy. Create a set of Christmas stockings using fat quarters of fabric. (A fat quarter of material is a rectangle of fabric that measures 18″ x 22″).

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    16. Burlap Stocking at Craft Passion. These stockings have a fun gingerbread house feel thanks to the addition of ric rack trim along the main stocking cuff and toe. If you have a hard time sewing the trim to the stocking front instead of pins, try a bit of glue to hold the trim in place as you sew.

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    17. Printable Christmas Stockings at the 36th Ave. Okay, these are not fabric but created from paper! How cute is that? The stockings are hand-stitched together using yarn.

    His & Hers Stockings

    18. His & Hers Stockings at His & Hers. These gorgeous linen stockings would be a great addition to your Christmas decor!

    Mini Christmas Stocking Garland Sewing tutorial by Melissa of polkadotchair.com

    19. Mini Christmas Stocking Pattern. These stockings are tiny! Way too small for Santa to fill with goodies on Christmas morning. But they do make a cute DIY garland! When you sew them make sure you keep your side seams at a scant ¼″ seam allowance.

    christmas stocking pattern for Cricut Maker

    20. Merry & Bright Wool Felt Christmas Stocking Pattern (uses the Cricut Maker). Use your Cricut to cut out some “fancy” words to adhere to the outside of your stocking! The cuff of the stocking is embellished with felt garland and red buttons. If you make this stocking I find it is easier to cut wool felt with a rotary cutter than scissors.

    Christmas Stocking Sewing Tips

    • Try substituting cotton fabric with faux fur or velvet on any of the above tutorials. The texture added by the fabric will make for elegant and fun stockings.
    • I mentioned it a few times above, but I’ll say it again. Make sure you double check what seam allowance is needed for your project, espeically for the smaller stockings. If your seam allowace is too wide, you won’t be able to turn the stocking right side out.
    • Cut your lining pieces from contrasting fabric for a fun pop of color on the inside of your stocking.

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    Comments

    1. Natalie says

      November 15, 2014 at 3:44 am

      Hi Melissa,
      Thanks for the stocking list. Just to let you know, the link to the last one goes to the same link as the previous one (Imagine Gnats goes to His-Hers).

      I looked it up on my own, but I thought you might like to know.

      Have a nice day.

      Natalie

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        November 17, 2014 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you for the heads up! I didn’t realize it was wrong! I’ve fixed it now. Thanks again!

        Reply
    2. Barbara says

      November 15, 2014 at 5:44 am

      Here’s the tutorial for the QAYG stocking –

      http://imaginegnats.com/the-falling-flakes-stocking-tutorial/

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        November 17, 2014 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you!! I didn’t realize the link was wrong! Fixed now!

        Reply
    3. Phyllis says

      November 16, 2014 at 4:09 am

      Thank you for all these links and tips!! Great blogpost, so much inspiration!

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        November 17, 2014 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks Phyllis 🙂

        Reply
    4. JOY says

      December 14, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Great collection! Here is one more: http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/2013/12/making-christmas-stockings-free-pattern.html

      Reply
    5. dispack says

      December 10, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Oh my goodness, Melissa! thank you, but they are all so beauty, I can’t decide which to make, BUT one factor is I’m in a pretty big rush! 🙂

      Reply

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