Upcycled Plaid Shirt Christmas Stocking Tutorial

"Make this holiday season sustainable with this Christmas Stocking upcycling project! This tutorial shows you how to take an old shirt and turn it into a lined Christmas stocking. With the option to add a crochet topper (or fabric if you prefer sewing!), this is a chance to put your personal stamp on your festive crafting. The project will work with all sorts of fabric from old bed linen, table cloths or jeans. It’s a great way to spark new life into used fabric which would otherwise be discarded. For a modern twist, try less traditional colours or prints!"

Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas

If you enjoyed making the Upcycled Plaid Shirt Christmas Stocking Tutorial, here are three more Christmas crafts that you might enjoy:

1. Upcycled Sweater Ornaments: Take old sweaters that are no longer being worn and turn them into charming ornaments for your Christmas tree. Cut out shapes like stars, hearts, or Christmas trees from the sweater fabric, add some embellishments like buttons or ribbon, and hang them on your tree for a cozy and festive touch.

2. DIY Fabric Gift Wrap: Instead of using traditional paper gift wrap that often gets thrown away after one use, try making your own fabric gift wrap. Use old scarves, tablecloths, or any other fabric scraps you have on hand to wrap your gifts in a sustainable and stylish way. Add some ribbon or twine for a finishing touch.

3. Handmade Christmas Cards: Get creative and make your own Christmas cards to send to friends and family. Use recycled cardstock or paper as your base, and then decorate with paint, markers, glitter, or even small fabric scraps from your crafting projects. Personalize each card with a heartfelt message for a special touch.

These Christmas crafts are not only fun to make, but they also help reduce waste and promote sustainability during the holiday season. Happy crafting!

Project TypeMake a Project

Time to CompleteIn an evening

Sewn byEither Hand or Machine

Materials List

• Old shirt(s) or Used fabric for upcycling
• Matching thread and needle
• Scissors
• Chalk (optional)
• Yarn and suitable crochet hook for topper (optional)