Sewing a Christmas stocking: The perfect sewing tutorial for Christmas. You can download the free pattern here on the blog and get started right away!
The most important things at a glance
- In this sewing tutorial, I'll show you how to sew a Christmas stocking yourself
- The free pattern for the Christmas stocking is available in 2 sizes
- You can download the template for the Christmas stocking on our freebie page
- You can also sew the Christmas stocking out of old jeans
- You can find the link to the free Christmas stocking pattern here in the sewing tutorial
- Beginners/children can also sew the Christmas stocking
- Here you can find even more ideas on the topic of Sewing for Christmas!
- Sewing level: easy
- Sewing time: 1 afternoon
YouTube tutorial: Sewing a Christmas stocking
Why should I sew Christmas stockings myself?
Are you already in the Christmas stocking fever? If not, it's high time! These Christmas stockings are super easy to sew and make a very personal gift for the pre-Christmas season. Homemade Christmas stockings are truly the absolute best, especially when you make them yourself.
And how about a trendy Western look? The best part? There are no limits to your creativity. You decide on the fabric and the colors and, of course, the contents. The patch pocket on this Western-style Christmas stocking is perfect for holding a small or large banknote or a gift voucher.
It’s for sure that this will make your Christmas decorations a real eye-catcher! A Christmas stocking holds more than you think. Do you know Mary Poppins' magical bag? It's similar, just in the shape of a stocking. It fits things that make you smile: chocolate in vast quantities (the low-calorie kind, of course), small toys that make you nostalgic, and maybe even a message from Santa himself – if you’ve been good.
Here we show you two cool sewing ideas: A wild Western-style Christmas stocking made of sturdy canvas in classic pine green. Santa will turn green with envy!
Don't forget: Handmade Christmas stockings are more sustainable because you can choose materials that meet your ethical and ecological standards. You can use recycled fabrics and reduce waste along the way. Discarded pieces of clothing that also have a "story" work great here. Is there anything more sustainable than sewing a Christmas stocking out of worn-out jeans? And of course, your handmade Christmas stocking can be filled year after year.
So: Turn on your sewing machine and let's get started. Your Western-style Christmas stockings will make every heart beat faster. Of course, you can also use the leftover fabric to sew a Christmas tree.
Reading tip: Sewing a Christmas sock
Free Christmas stocking pattern
You can download the pattern for the Christmas stocking for free in our freebie area.
Distribution of the pattern is prohibited, as is commercial use.
Print the pattern at 100% without scaling. The printer should be set to "Print document and all marks" so that the labels are also transferred to the pattern.
A seam allowance of 1 cm must be added!
How can I get the free pattern?
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How big are the finished Christmas stockings?
The small version has the following dimensions:
- 23 cm high (without loop), 19 cm wide (heel to toe)
The large version has the following dimensions:
- 33.5 cm high (without loop), 28 cm wide (heel to toe)
How much fabric for the Christmas stocking?
You can wonderfully use fabric scraps or patchwork for the stockings. If you use a lining and an outer fabric for each, you can calculate with the following fabric consumption:
| Small Christmas stocking (fabric width: 140 cm) | Large Christmas stocking (fabric width: 140 cm) |
| 25 cm outer fabric | 40 cm outer fabric |
| 25 cm lining fabric | 40 cm lining fabric |
| if needed 25 cm fusible interfacing | 40 cm fusible interfacing |
Which fabric for Christmas stockings?
Sew the stocking out of a fabric that isn't too thick. The shape of the shoe comes across better if there isn't too much seam allowance inside the stocking. :)
The pattern works great for sturdy, non-stretchy woven fabrics such as
- Cotton woven fabric*
- Linen*
- Cotton canvas*
- Cotton-linen blends*
- old jeans
- Hemp*
- Batiste* (can also be reinforced with fusible interfacing)
- Fine or wide-wale corduroy*
Here you can get the fabrics used:
CANVAS Treeline Pine ART GALLERY (sturdy cotton)
Design by JESSICA SWIFT
Art Gallery Fabrics
100% cotton
Weight: 260 g/m2
Width 148 cm
Color: green, light beige
Tree size: approx. 5 cm high and 3 cm wide
Ornate Foliage Snow COTTON Art Gallery
Collection: Spring Equinox
100% cotton
Oeko Tex® Standard 100
Weight: 125 g/m2
Width 112 cm
Colors: beige
Which fusible interfacing for Christmas stockings?
To give the Christmas stocking a nice structure without being too bulky, you can reinforce the back of your fabrics in advance with thin fusible interfacing. Suitable options include:
| Properties | |
| Vlieseline H200 | light fusible interfacing suitable for light to medium-weight woven fabrics |
| Vlieseline H250 | somewhat firmer fusible interfacing with a paper-like feel suitable for light to medium-weight woven fabrics |
| Vlieseline H310 | somewhat more stable fusible interfacing, made of 100% recycled fibers, suitable for medium-weight woven fabrics, e.g., patchwork fabrics |
| Vlieseline F220 | very light fusible interfacing made of 100% recycled fibers suitable for heavier fabrics like denim, corduroy, canvas |
| Vlieseline S320 | light craft interfacing (stiff) suitable for light to medium-weight woven fabrics |
| Vlieseline G700 | light woven interfacing made of 100% cotton suitable for light, medium, and heavy-weight woven fabrics e.g., cotton woven fabric, canvas |
| Vlieseline G710 | somewhat firmer woven interfacing made of 100% cotton suitable for light, medium, and heavy-weight woven fabrics e.g., patchwork fabrics, linen, hemp |
The interfacing not only helps to stabilize the fabric (and thus the shape) of the Christmas stocking.
The adhesive dots on the back bond with the fabric and ensure that the fabric edges of the seam allowances do not fray even after trimming.
Get informed on the topic: Reinforcing fabrics
What do I need to sew a Christmas stocking?
- Marking pen*
- Sewing thread*
- Measuring tape*
- Pins*
- Fabric scissors*
- Thread snips*
- Iron* and ironing pad
- Fabric clips*
- if needed, point & edge turner* for shaping
- Fabric marker*
- matching sewing machine needle,*
- Sewing machine
Sewing a Santa stocking from old jeans
Here are my tips if you love denim upcycling:
- Trim the thick seam allowances of the denim pieces slightly so the seams aren't as bulky
- Skip interfacing the fabric pieces – the fabric is sturdy enough
- Wash the fabric beforehand so it doesn't bleed
- Use heavy-duty scissors to trim the seam allowances
Read more here: Sewing new things from old jeans
Conclusion: Yeehaw! Christmas in Laramee!
We are done with our Wild West sewing adventure! Your self-sewn Western Santa stocking is not just a real eye-catcher, but also an expression of your imagination and passion for sewing.
With this Santa stocking, you can not only sew Christmas decorations but also conjure up a gift for loved ones. It really gets you in the mood for the Advent season, doesn't it? Now all that's missing are the gifts to fill it with.
Not sure what to fill your Santa stocking with? These little things are always well-received:
- Pens
- Stickers
- Face mask
- Hand cream
- Nail polish (did you notice Simone's great olive green nail polish?!)
- Socks
- Sweets
- Gloves
- Vouchers
- Love letters
- Small pouches
- Cash gifts
- Christmas decorations
- Mini books
- Self-sewn trinkets
We hope you have fun sewing, decorating, and filling your Christmas stocking. Do you have fabric scraps left over? Then you can use them to sew beautiful fabric stars.
Happy simple sewing, Simone & Sabine
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