Easy ways to make your own Christmas stockings

Materials You'll Need

With Christmas just around the corner, you may be starting to think about how you're going to decorate your home. One classic decoration that you can never go wrong with is a Christmas stocking. However, store-bought stockings can be pricey and may not perfectly match your decor. That's why making your own stockings is a great option! Here are some easy ways to make your own Christmas stockings that will add a personal touch to your holiday decor.

Method 1: Basic Stocking

• Fabric (felt or flannel works well)
• Scissors
• Sewing machine or needle and thread
• Measuring tape
• Pins
• Embellishments (optional)

Method 2: No-Sew Stocking

1. Cut two pieces of fabric for the stocking - one large piece for the body and a smaller piece for the cuff.
2. Place the two pieces of fabric with their right sides facing each other and pin them together.
3. Sew around the edges, leaving the top (where the cuff will be attached) open.
4. Fold the cuff piece of fabric in half and pin it to the top of the stocking, with the right sides facing each other.
5. Sew the cuff to the stocking.
6. Turn the stocking right side out.

Method 3: Upcycled Sweater Stocking

1. Use a template to cut out two stocking shapes from the fabric (you can use cardboard as a template).
2. Apply fabric glue around the edges of one of the stocking shapes, leaving the top open.
3. Place the second stocking shape on top of the first, with the wrong side facing out.
4. Press the edges together firmly to allow the glue to bond.
5. Turn the stocking right side out and add any embellishments.

Embellishments

1. Cut two stocking shapes out of a sweater, using a cardboard template and leaving about ¼ inch border around the edges.
2. Place the two stocking shapes with their right sides together and pin them together.
3. Sew around the edges, leaving the top open.
4. Turn the stocking right side out and add any embellishments.

Conclusion

• Ribbon
• Buttons
• Pom-poms
• Bells
• Fabric scraps
• Felt appliques

Making your own Christmas stockings is a fun and easy way to add a personal touch to your holiday decor. With these three simple methods, you can create stockings that match your home's decor perfectly. Give it a try and see just how easy it is to make your very own Christmas stockings.

For more craft ideas, check out Martha Stewart or HGTV for inspiration.