10 Free Christmas Stocking Patterns To Make
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Make a beautiful homemade Christmas stocking this festive season, with these 10 free quilting and sewing patterns for every skill level.
Shop-bought Christmas stockings may be everywhere right now, but the most sustainable and sentimental ones are always the ones that you make yourself. After all, many Christmas decorations are made in poor working conditions and from synthetic fabrics made from fossil fuels.
If you’re looking to make your own stocking this festive season, then you don’t have to go it alone. There are heaps of free Christmas stocking patterns out there to suit every sewing skill level. I’ve rounded up ten of my favourites to help you get started. I’ve also got some top tips on sourcing sustainable fabrics.
10 Free Homemade Christmas Stocking Patterns
Ready to get crafting? Here are ten of my favourite stocking patterns available for free on the internet:
Suzy Quilts
These pretty quilted stockings by Suzy Quilts could be an ideal introduction to quilting if you’ve never tried it before. Suzy talks you through all the steps, with clear instructions and photos, so that you know exactly what you are doing.
Tilda’s World
Tilda’s World has a great pattern for these homemade quilted Christmas stockings. There’s a handy paper template to print out, and full instructions to make these vintage-inspired decorations that are sure to be loved for years.
Patchwork & Poodles
For another patchwork option, try this lovely pattern from Patchwork & Poodles. There’s two different sizes of stocking you can make, plus there’s an accompanying YouTube video of the tutorial in case you get stuck.
Diary Of A Quilter
Despite being on the Diary Of A Quilter blog, there’s zero quilting required in this project. It’s just straightforward sewing, so it is ideal for beginners. You can print off the free template, which you can resize to make your stocking as big as you need it to be. There are also full step-by-step instructions and photos of every step to keep you right.
A Quilting Life
A Quilting Life has a handy pattern and step-by-step guide to make these beautiful quilted stockings. It comes with a free PDF stocking template, full instructions, and a handy YouTube video tutorial.
Gathered
Gathered has a gorgeous free pattern for these pretty patchwork star block stockings. It’s a great way to use up little scraps of fabric from other projects. They do warn it’s not an ideal beginner’s project, though. So, unless you are a beginner that’s feeling ambitious this Christmas, then you might want to try something else until you can build your skills up.
Hobbycraft
The craft retailer Hobbycraft might not be your first place to look for patterns, but it has a great selection of patterns. This includes this free pattern for this pretty Christmas stocking, which is described as for intermediate sewists. There’s a downloadable template and a full step-by-step guide.
Pattymac Makes
This quilted Christmas stocking pattern from Pattymac Makes is a lovely choice if you are comfortable with a sewing machine and have a bit of quilting experience. The quilted panels give the stocking structure, so it keeps its shape beautifully once hung. Plus, as it’s patchwork, it’s a great, sustainable way to use up fabric scraps from other sewing projects. It’s not a quick make, but the results are worth the effort.
The Creative Bite
This free homemade Christmas stocking pattern from The Creative Bite is another great choice for anyone new to sewing. There’s no quilting required, and the instructions are really clear and simple. Plus, there’s the option to personalise the stocking by adding an embroidered or painted name on the cuff, for an extra special touch.
Kippi At Home
And finally, if you are looking for a good pattern for beginners, Kippi At Home has a great, free pattern to make these lovely stockings. It’s a basic pattern and can be customised however you want.
There’s also some handy advice for sewing with different types of fabrics, which, as a beginner level sewist myself, I really appreciate. There’s even a how-to video on YouTube in case you need extra guidance.
Sourcing Sustainable Fabrics
To help make your stocking as sustainably as possible, you might want to consider where you source your fabric from.
The most sustainable option would be to use any fabric scraps or offcuts from other projects, or to reuse the fabric from old clothes, quilt covers, curtains, or tablecloths. If you don’t have anything suitable, try resale sites, like eBay or Vinted, for old festive bedding or tablecloths.
Alternatively, try sourcing remnants or deadstock fabrics. These are the leftover rolls or end-of-line materials from fashion or interiors companies that would otherwise end up in landfill. Many online fabric shops now have a section dedicated to remnants. As such, it’s always worth checking before buying anything new.
If you do need to buy new fabric, look for natural fibres such as organic cotton, linen, or hemp, ideally with certifications like Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) or OEKO-TEX. These are produced with fewer chemicals and often under better working conditions.
More Homemade Christmas Crafts
Looking for more homemade and sustainable crafts to make this Christmas? Try these for size:
- Crochet Christmas decorations to make
- Pinecone Christmas decorations to make
- Toilet roll tube Christmas decorations to make
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