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!
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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.
Step One:
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.
Step Two:
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.
As 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
Christmas Stocking Patterns
These Christmas stocking sewing patterns will make your Christmas a little brighter. Cute designs for all ages and sizes.
Free Wool Felt Christmas Stocking Pattern
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.
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.
Quilted Christmas Stockings; A Free Pattern
A simple, free Christmas stocking pattern that features a bit of pom pom trim around the top fold of the stocking.
Free Mini Christmas Stocking Sewing 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.
Merry & Bright Christmas Stocking Pattern, a Cricut Maker Project
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 Advent Countdown Calendar
Help everyone in your house get excited for Christmas with this adorable Christmas Stocking DIY Advent calendar!
Kawaii Inspired Felt Stocking Christmas Ornaments
Nothing says handmade more than decorations for the tree. And why not add some Kawaii cuteness to this year’s branches with these gorgeous mini sleepy decorations.
Freebie pattern ~ Swedish Dala Horse Stocking
This stocking is also constructed from wool and features Scandinavian-inspired applique elements.
Elf Christmas Stocking Tutorial & Pattern
This stocking pattern features contrasting cuff fabric and a whimsical toe shape!
Small Felt Stockings
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.
Upcycled Sweater Christmas Stockings
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.
Pieced and Quilted Christmas Stockings
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.
Easy DIY Christmas Stocking Pattern & Tutorial in two Sizes
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.
Burlap Christmas Stockings
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.
Classic Cuffed Christmas Stocking Pattern
Another take on a simple cuffed stocking. This one features trim at the bottom of the cuff piece and a ribbon hanger
Fat Quarter Christmas Stockings Tutorial
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″).
Silk Christmas Stocking Tutorial
These gorgeous linen stockings would be a great addition to your Christmas decor!
Quilted Christmas Stocking Pattern
These modern quilted Christmas stockings are made using traditional quilt piecing techniques.
Tips for Sewing Christmas Stockings
- 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, especially for the smaller stockings. If your seam allowance 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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Natalie says
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
Thank you for the heads up! I didn’t realize it was wrong! I’ve fixed it now. Thanks again!
Barbara says
Here’s the tutorial for the QAYG stocking –
http://imaginegnats.com/the-falling-flakes-stocking-tutorial/
Thank you!! I didn’t realize the link was wrong! Fixed now!
Phyllis says
Thank you for all these links and tips!! Great blogpost, so much inspiration!
Thanks Phyllis 🙂
JOY says
Great collection! Here is one more: http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/2013/12/making-christmas-stockings-free-pattern.html
dispack says
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! 🙂