How To Sew A Christmas Stocking

"Learn how to sew a Christmas stocking two ways with this easy, beginner-friendly pattern. This pattern makes a spacious Christmas stocking that you can hang by the fireplace or stuff with gifts as a gift wrap. Believe it or not, this tutorial for how to sew a Christmas stocking has actually been percolating in my mind since 2018 when I was planning for the Little Gifts Sew Along. I’m glad I finally sat down to write up the pattern, because I added a second version to give you plenty of options. This pattern also includes 7 wonderful ideas for making this Christmas stocking pattern uniquely yours!"

'Tis the Season to Celebrate! Discover More Christmas Crafts

If you enjoyed making the Christmas stocking project, here are three more Christmas crafts that you may also love:

1. Handmade Christmas Ornaments: Create personalized ornaments to adorn your tree or give as gifts. You can use a variety of materials such as felt, fabric scraps, beads, and buttons to make unique ornaments. Sew them, glue them, or even paint them for a personal touch.

2. Christmas Quilted Table Runner: Put your sewing skills to use by making a beautiful quilted table runner for your holiday table. Choose festive fabrics in Christmas colors and patterns, and piece them together to create a stunning tabletop decoration. Add some quilting stitches for extra texture and detail.

3. DIY Christmas Wreath: Welcome guests into your home with a handmade Christmas wreath. Use a foam or wire wreath form as the base, then embellish it with a variety of materials like pinecones, berries, ribbons, and mini ornaments. Get creative and make it as simple or elaborate as you like.

These Christmas crafts are perfect for getting into the holiday spirit and adding a personal touch to your decorations. Enjoy crafting!

Project TypeMake a Project

Time to CompleteIn an evening

Sewn byBoth Hand and Machine

Materials List

• Sewing machine with free arm, such as the Baby Lock Brilliant
• Omnigrid Folding Kit and Omnigrid Folding 6”x24” Ruler, or 45 mm rotary cutter, cutting mat, and acrylic ruler.
  Fabric shears.
  Quilting pins.
  Iron and Sewing by Sarah Wool Press ‘n Lock Tiles™.
  Basic sewing supplies (seam ripper, etc.)
  Optional: 1/4″ quilting presser foot with guide for seaming.
  Printer, paper, painter’s tape, and scissor (for paper) for preparing sewing pattern.