Today we have a great first sewing project for kids to make their own Kids Christmas stocking using our printable Stocking Template Pattern. This pattern for Christmas stockings to make work for kids of all ages and have good results even with low to no sewing skills! It is easy to learn how to make a Christmas stocking with this easy tutorial for home or in the classroom.

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Easy Christmas Stocking Craft for Kids

I have created a few Christmas stocking pattern designs to help inspire you to make your own Christmas stockings this year. These Christmas stocking cut outs and templates all involve simple shapes to give your kids a creative start to making their own Christmas stockings. Make sure to click the button to download and print our Christmas stocking template now:

You will need our printable Christmas stocking template to cut out and create the perfect classic Christmas stocking!

Related: DIY stocking stuffer ideas

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How to Make a Christmas STocking

These Christmas stocking patter instructions are easy, but if you prefer to make this a no-sew stocking craft, use fabric glue instead!

Supplies Needed for DIY Kids Christmas Stockings

Felt
needle
embroidery floss
pins
tape
glue
free printable Christmas stocking template – see red button below
(optional) decorations – glitter glue, jewels and sequins

Instructions for DIY Christmas Stocking Craft

how to make Christmas stockings- green stocking with holly and stitches on white background — Make sure you print our the stocking template.

Step 1

Print out the stocking template, cut out and tape together.

Download & Print Christmas stocking template pdf File Here

Step 2

Pin the stocking template onto your felt. Trace around and cut out two stocking shapes.

Step 3

Take one of the shapes and sew the toe and heel lines if you want them. This will be the front side of the stocking.

Step 4

Decorate the front side of your stocking. Sew or glue your design into place.

Step 5

Place the front side of the stocking you have decorated face up on top of the felt your are using for the back side of the stocking.

Pin the two sides together.
Cut a 5″ x ¼” strip of felt to use as a loop from which the stocking can hang and pin the loop into place between the front and back sides of the stocking.
Sew the two sides together.

Step 6

Your stocking is ready to be hung up for Santa to fill.

Our Experience with this Easy Stocking Craft for Kids

Down under here in Australia, where I’m writing this post, we still have the traditional Christmas stockings but they always seem a tad out of place when everything is heating up for summer and everyone is walking around in sandals. In Europe the first Christmas stockings were just everyday socks probably the long thick woolen sort of socks that are perfect for winter.

I know that in America, where you still have your Christmas happily positioned in the middle of winter, hand-crafted stockings have become a family tradition in many homes. And this is good news because Christmas stockings must be one of the easiest shapes to cut out and sew and making them with your kids before Christmas is a great way to build on their brewing excitement.

Related: History of Christmas stockings

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Sew Your Own Christmas Stocking

Make your own authentic Christmas stocking this year by hand sewing one together! You can make it look anyway you want and it is a fun way to teach kids an important life skill.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 1 hour

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost $15-$20

Materials

Felt
needle
embroidery floss
pins
glue
decorations (optional)

Tools

Scissors
Needle
Pins

Instructions

Print out the stocking template, cut out and tape together. Pin onto your felt. Trace around and cut out two stocking shapes.
Take one of the shapes and sew the toe and heel lines if you want them. This will be the front side of the stocking.
Decorate the front side of your stocking. Sew or glue your design into place. Christmas coloring books are a great place to find ideas. You can also look here or here
Place the front side of the stocking you have decorated face up on top of the felt your are using for the back side of the stocking. Pin the two sides together.
Cut a 5″ x ¼” strip of felt to use as a loop from which the stocking can hang and pin the loop into place between the front and back sides of the stocking.
Sew the two sides together. Your stocking is ready to be hung up for Santa to fill.