Another day, another Christmas craft. We are getting closer to the big day itself, so what better way to make your own DIY Christmas stockings for Santa to drop off a few gifts in!

I don’t know about you, but I often go to shops with something in mind and can never find what I want. So, I have taken matters into my own hands and made my own DIY Christmas stockings that I have in mind. Here is a look into how you can make your own if you are like me and can’t find one that you like. Plus it can make the perfect bespoke gift because they are super customisable in shape, size and colour.

Keep reading to see how to make these, as well as checking out my video tutorial over too!

DIY Christmas Stockings:

Making your own stockings is not as difficult as you may think. These are super easy to make, and you can rustle up a few in no time. If you are new to sewing, this is a great little project to get stuck into to get onto your sewing journey.

It is best if you use an easier material to start with (if you are new to sewing), but you can make these DIY Christmas stockings in any material you like. I made mine in a shiny stretching type of material, as well as in a rose gold sequin material. The latter being a bit trickier to deal with on the sewing machine.

What you will need:

So, if you would like to have a go at making your own DIY Christmas stockings you will need the following items:

• The material of your choice. You will need approx 1 metre to make a few stockings
• Interfacing
• Fur trim
• Ribbon
• Matching thread
• Sewing machine
• Hand sewing needle
• Pins
• Scissors
• Stocking template – here is the one I used by Life Sew Savoury

DIY Christmas Stockings – How to make:

So, before you dive in and make these stockings, I just wanted to point out something with the template I used. Once I had made the stockings, I found that the toe part was a bit too small for my liking. So, if you find the same then you can adapt the template above, by drawing the toe part bigger. It is really easy to do and makes the stocking more customisable. If it is your first time sewing, then have a go with the template first before adapting the pattern.

Step 1 – Cut out your material

Start by laying out your material, folding this to the right size needed for your stocking template. Place the straightest edge of your template onto the fold of the material, bringing the open edge in as close as you can to the toe edge of the template. This will ensure that you are not wasting your material. By cutting it on a fold, this will enable to you cut the two pieces of material out needed for the stocking.

The stocking will need to be cut down the fold line to create the two pieces needed. Repeat the same process with your interfacing. Interfacing will help add some body and stiffness to your material. This will enable it to keep more of the stocking shape once it is hanging on your fireplace.

Step 2 – Pin and sew the stocking together

Now that you have your two pieces of Christmas stocking and two pieces of interfacing cut out, it is time to adhere them to each other. Place the interfacing, glue side down, onto the wrong side (non-patterned) of your corresponding stocking piece. Do this to both pieces. You may need to trim your interfacing so that it lines up with all edges. You may find that if the interfacing is overhanging, then this will attempt to adhere to your ironing board, or whatever surface you are ironing it on.

Using your iron, run over the material to warm the interfacing glue and to adhere them together. Always follow what instructions you have been given for your interfacing. For the interfacing I used, it is advised not to use steam on it.

Once both pieces are interfaced, then it is time to pin the stocking together. Place the stocking pieces right side to right side (patterned side) together. This should resemble the stocking inside out. Make sure you check and double-check you have them the right way before sewing. Then, head over to the sewing machine and sew the stocking together along the outside edge make sure you backstitch each end to keep it secure and don’t sew over the top opening.

Step 3 – Add in fur trim

Before turning your stocking inside out, place a few notches in the material where there are curves. This will help when turning the stocking right side out keeping the curve defined.

Then, grab the fur trim, and measure this against the opening of the stocking. You want to place this around the top so that two ends of the fur meet. Cut along where they meet. Then, head back to the sewing machine and sew the ends of the fur trim together, placing the fur sides together.

Once the fur trim is sewn together (it should be like a loop) place this over the end of your stocking, lining the edge of the fur trim to the edge of your stocking. Align the back seam of the stocking and the seam of the fur trim together. Then grab some ribbon, cutting it down to your preferred size. Form this into a loop and place the ends of the loop in between the fur trim and stocking. The edges of the ribbon loop should be at the edges of the trim and stocking.

Then pin it all together. Checking the ribbon is the correct way and will be showing a loop for you to hang the stocking up with. Trust me, it is harder to rectify the ribbon once it is sewn in place. Trying to unpick the fur trim and stocking is an absolute nightmare. You have been warned!

Then jump on the sewing machine, removing the extended table of this. Place the open side of the stocking/fur trim over the edge of the sewing machine arm part. This should loop around and underneath and will make it easier to attach the trim. Then sew around the edge to attach them all together.

Step 4 – Turn right side out

Turn your stocking the right side out, using the blunt end of a pen or the end of your seam ripper lid to push out the curved parts. Fold-down the newly attached fur trim and your DIY Christmas stockings are complete or nearly complete if you want to add some finishing touches.

You can iron your stocking to make the seams pop, however I skipped this part.

Step 5 – Finishing Touches (optional)

This next step is optional, but I think it just adds to your DIY Christmas stocking! Using your chosen ribbon, create a small bow. To do this, cross over the ends of the ribbon so that a big loop is formed. Then push this down behind the crossed ribbon to form the two loops of a bow. Using a needle and thread, secure this part of the ribbon together, and then wrap the thread around the middle a few times. Knot this off when you are happy with the bow shape. When you are happy with the bow, use a small piece of ribbon to wrap around the middle to hide the thread. Secure it down with hot glue.

Attach this bow to the back of your newly made Christmas stocking.

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I also made similar bows in my previous Christmas DIYs of DIY Christmas Wreath and DIY Christmas Advent Calendar Sign if you wanted to check these out too!

Step 6 – Making a fur pom-pom (optional)

Then, using your fur trim, make two fur pom-poms. Draw around a circular object on the backside of the fur trim. This can be any size and dependent on your fur trim width; however, it will be difficult if the circle is too small. I used my sewing pin pot for this.

Using small scissors cut out the circle. Make sure that you cut through the backing of the fur rather than the whole thing. This will keep your fur more intact and reduce the amount of fur lost in the process. You may want to do a trial run of the fur pom-pom before making for the stocking to get the technique down.

With a needle and thread, do a running stitch around the edge of the newly cut out circle of fur. This is an easy stitch to do, and the wider you leave the gaps the better. Once you reach where you started, pull your needle through, and keep pulling the thread. This will gather all your stitches together, and pull the circle into a ball shape. Use a bit of toy stuffing or offcuts of wool, place this inside the pom-pom. I opted to use some of the wool that had been cut off pom-poms I have made in the past. A perfect way to use up all of your material!

When the pom-pom is stuffed, pull on the thread again to close the gap. Then, secure the gap with a few more stitches and knots of your thread. There you have a fur pom-pom.

Attach a pom-pom to either end of your newly created bow ribbon, and your finishing touches and DIY Christmas stocking are complete.

What do you think? Pretty easy to make right?
What are you hoping to get in your Christmas stocking this year?

DIY Christmas Stocking Video:

Check out the video tutorial below and/or over on my Youtube Channel too!

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