{"id":17303,"date":"2024-10-10T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T08:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=17303"},"modified":"2025-01-29T15:42:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T15:42:56","slug":"how-to-make-a-christmas-stocking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/how-to-make-a-christmas-stocking\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make a Christmas stocking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever found yourself admiring the perfectly festive stockings hanging from a friend\u2019s mantelpiece and thinking, \u201cI could totally do that\u201d? Well, now\u2019s your chance to prove it! Not only will your Christmas stocking design make a thoughtful gift, but it\u2019ll also look far more impressive than the effort it takes to make.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our simple step-by-step guide, you can make your own Christmas stocking design in no time. Move aside, Kirstie Allsopp \u2014 there\u2019s a new Christmas DIY guru in town! Plus, this is the perfect fun festive activity to get busy with if you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/spending-christmas-alone\/\">spending Christmas alone<\/a> and want to fill some time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning on gifting your Christmas stocking to a friend or family member (and it turns out beautifully), why not pair it with one of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/christmas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas cards<\/span><\/a>? Or maybe even one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/personalised-photo-cards\/christmas\">personalised Christmas photo cards<\/a> to match the handmade charm of your stocking<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"blogpost-card-slider\"><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/619bb290f42bf30001d2d5a3\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/619bb290f42bf30001d2d5a3\/619bb290f42bf30001d2d5a3_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"DC Justice League Heroes Christmas Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/60a8e69554a1110001d61c16\/60a8e69554a1110001d61c16_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Cardology\" \/><p>Cardology<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" 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class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6169762a11da7600016e3466\/6169762a11da7600016e3466_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Forget Christmas Films Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/5e8dbf4ba037f700013b5b3c\/5e8dbf4ba037f700013b5b3c_picture_medium.jpg?version=2\" alt=\"Eat the Moon\" \/><p>Eat the Moon<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/61854e1360ca6500010bf81f\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/61854e1360ca6500010bf81f\/61854e1360ca6500010bf81f_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Son of a Nutcracker Buddy the Elf Christmas Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" 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src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/6187c63e29b4c10001297edb\/6187c63e29b4c10001297edb_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Best Parts of Christmas Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/617a78981d91d80001b7ca63\/617a78981d91d80001b7ca63_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"I AM NOT AN ARTIST\" \/><p>I AM NOT AN ARTIST<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card-slide\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/card\/61895be560ca6500010c1320\"><img class=\"card-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=600,format=auto,quality=90\/card\/61895be560ca6500010c1320\/61895be560ca6500010c1320_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Lousy Christmas and a Crappy New Year Friends TV Show Christmas Card card\" \/><div class=\"card-creator\"><img class=\"creator-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.thortful.com\/profile\/60a8e69554a1110001d61c16\/60a8e69554a1110001d61c16_picture_medium.jpg?version=1\" alt=\"Cardology\" \/><p>Cardology<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone you know has a birthday near Christmas (lucky them!), pair it with one of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/cards\/birthday\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for an extra \u2018thortful\u2019 pre-Christmas\/birthday gift package.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Materials for your DIY Christmas stocking:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two large rectangular pieces of fabric \u2014 one for the outside and one for the lining<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Felt or fabric for the cuff \u2014 white felt or a coloured fabric that complements your stocking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sewing machine, or needle and thread if you\u2019re hand sewing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chalk or a pencil for tracing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ribbon or fabric strip for your hanging loop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stocking template or a stocking you already own<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0 1. Create or find a template<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find yourself a stocking template \u2014 you\u2019ll find plenty online that you can print and cut out. Or, if you\u2019ve got an existing stocking handy, simply use that when it comes to tracing the Christmas stocking design. This will act as your trusty guide when you\u2019re hacking away at the fabric like a DIY Christmas ninja!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 <strong>2. Prepare your materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab your most jolly, over-the-top festive fabric for the outside of your stocking \u2014seriously, go wild! Think outlandish bauble designs, loud reindeer prints, bold present motifs \u2014 heck, opt for fabric with dancing snowman on them if you\u2019ve got it. If all else fails, classic red or green will do the trick. For the inside, either match it to the outside or pick something nice and plain. Next, fold both pieces of fabric in half. Grab hold of your template and place it over the materials to check they are big enough for your desired stocking size.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 3. Trace and cut the fabric<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your stocking pattern on the fabric and trace around it using chalk. No chalk? A pencil will do just fine. Be sure to trace around both the outer fabric and the lining fabric. Now, it\u2019s time to get snipping \u2014 cut out the fabric along the traced lines. You should end up with two pieces of the outer fabric and two pieces of the inner fabric, four in total.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 4. Sew the outer fabric<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the two pieces of outside fabric \u2018right sides\u2019 together \u2014 i.e. the sides you want on the outside of the stocking facing inwards so they\u2019re touching each other. Pin the edges together so that they don\u2019t try to escape. Now, sew along the borders of the stocking like the sewing champion you are, leaving a 1cm gap from the edge. But remember \u2014 keep the top open, otherwise those presents will be going nowhere! If you&#8217;ve got a sewing machine, a simple straight stitch will do. If you\u2019re going old-school with hand stitching, a running stitch or backstitch will work a treat. After sewing, make sure you turn it inside out, so the right side is showing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 5. Sew the lining<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the process with the lining fabric. Arrange the two pieces right sides together, pin them, and sew around the edges, leaving the top open. Refrain from flipping the lining inside out \u2014 we know it&#8217;s tempting to appreciate your handy work, but believe us when we say, keep it as is for now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 6. Make the cuff<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the white felt or soft fabric and cut a rectangle that is wide enough to wrap around the top of the stocking. After all, we all know that bigger cuffs means more festive spirit! It should be around 8-10 inches in height, so that when you fold it up, it\u2019s 4-5 inches. Fold it in half, lining up the shorter edges like you\u2019re making a cosy little cuff taco, then sew along the short sides. Flip the cuff right side out, so the seam is hidden inside, and ta-da, cuff complete!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 7. Attach the cuff<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the cuff inside the outer stocking (the one turned right side out), lining up the raw edges at the top. Pin the cuff to the top of the stocking and sew all the way around the top edge to attach it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 8. Add the lining<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert the lining, still inside out, into the outer stocking. The top raw edge of the lining should meet the raw edge of the outer fabric and cuff. Sew around the top edge of the stocking to attach the lining, outer fabric, and cuff together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 9. Make the hanging loop<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut a small piece of ribbon or fabric about 4 inches long for the loop. Fold it in half and sew or pin it into place inside the top corner of the stocking. Sew it securely to make sure it can handle all those festive treats when you hang it up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 10. Finishing touches<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn the whole stocking right side out so the lining is tucked all snug inside, and the cuff is folded down over the top. Now grab your iron and give it a quick once over to lightly\u00a0 smooth out any creases. It goes without saying, but make sure to double-check the iron settings for the fabrics you\u2019re working with \u2014 burning a hole in your creation is not an option at this point!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there you have it, stocking magic just happened \u2014 mission accomplished. Now you can hang up your masterpiece, fill it with Christmas surprises, and let that festive feeling rush over you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling a little extra? Go ahead and personalise it with names, glitter, or fancy embellishments. It could be a tinsel cuff, frills, pom poms, or a felt Christmas pudding motif \u2013 when it comes to stockings, there\u2019s no such thing as too much.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Oh, and we can&#8217;t forget about the things to go inside your lovely newly crafted stocking &#8211; for inspiration, we&#8217;ve already covered the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/cheap-and-cheerful-stocking-fillers-for-kid\/\">best stocking fillers for kids<\/a> as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/adult-stocking-filler-ideas\/\">adult stocking filler ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you\u2019re interested in more Christmassy crafts, be sure to check out our blogs on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/how-to-make-your-own-christmas-decorations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to make your own Christmas decorations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/homemade-christmas-gift-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the best homemade Christmas gift ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thortful.com\/blog\/how-to-make-christmas-wreaths\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steps on making your own Christmas wreath<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever found yourself admiring the perfectly festive stockings hanging from a friend\u2019s mantelpiece and thinking, \u201cI could totally do that\u201d? Well, now\u2019s your chance to prove it! Not only will your Christmas stocking design make a thoughtful gift, but it\u2019ll also look far more impressive than the effort it takes to make. 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