Make a Christmas Stocking with weaved burlap using this easy tutorial for a rustic holiday decoration you will enjoy for years.
If you love cozy, rustic holiday decor, this Christmas stocking tutorial using woven burlap is right up your alley.
These stockings are perfect for anyone who enjoys handmade Christmas decor that feels warm, timeless, and personal.
I originally made them for my burlap-themed Christmas mantel, and they are the kind of decor you will pull out year after year.
And if you're decorating a full mantel, be sure to check out the Yarn Ball Wreath tutorial too, since I made mine the budget-friendly way.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Total Time: 2 hours
Supply List
- ½ yard Burlap Fabric
- Fusible Interfacing
- White Cotton Fabric
- Sewing Machine
- Coordinating Thread
- Twine
- Old Stocking (optional)
Weave the Burlap
Cut the burlap into long strips 1.5 inches wide, and weave them into a square.
Do this on a large surface that you can also iron on, because once you weave it, you will not be able to move it.
Use an old stocking as a guide to figure out how long the strips need to be.
Then, while weaving it, make sure it is big enough to cut out both the front and back.
Iron the fusible interfacing onto the woven burlap sheet. This is what will keep it from falling apart.
Once that is ironed on, trace around the stocking, leaving an extra ½" around the edges for seam allowance.
If you don't have a stocking to use as a reference, sketch the shape on a piece of paper to use as a pattern.
When tracing the stocking, flip it over for the opposite side.
Then cut them out. Be careful with the woven burlap so that the pieces don't slip out of place. The interface helps it stay together, but the pieces can still slip out of place.
Cut the same shapes out of white cotton fabric for the lining.
Sew the Stocking
Layer the stocking pieces, white cotton, two woven burlap with right sides together, and then the other white cotton layer.
Sew around the edges, leaving the top open.
Trim the edges and cut small slits along the toe's curve to make turning it right side out easier.
Before turning it right side out, make sure you caught all the burlap edges when sewing around the edge.
Then, turn it right side out.
Measure the circumference of the stocking's top, decide how tall you want the cuff, and cut a piece of white fabric to match.
I gave myself enough fabric to fold under the raw edge of the cuff, plus a little extra for the seam allowance.
Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and sew up the short side to make a tube.
Cut a length of twine about 3.5 inches long.
Push the cuff inside the stocking.
Fold the twine in half and put it between the cuff and the stocking, creating a loop to hang it from.
Sew around the edge of the stocking, then double-stitch over the area with the twine ends.
Pull the cuff out and fold the raw edges under to hide them.
Hang your new woven burlap stocking, and you are ready for Christmas!
More DIY Christmas Decor
If you aren't quite Christmas-ready, here are a few more tutorials to help you get there!
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vanessa
those are awesome. and so is the wreath. how bout a tut on that too!!
God Bless
Vanessa
Katie
Thanks Vanessa!! You're in luck, there is already a tutorial for the wreath : ) You can find it here: https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/yarn-ball-wreath-tutorial/
Audra @ Renewed Projects
Love the stockings and the stocking holders. Such a personal touch using the silhouettes.
Jaime @ Crafty Scrappy Happy
Seriously?!?! These are SO cute!!! And how lucky are you to have a great mantel like that??!! 🙂 I LOVE these stockings! You inspire me to craft!
Jaime
Randi - Dukes and Duchesses
Oh my ... your entire mantel is gorgeous! LOVE the stockings, love the silhouette stocking holders, love the wreath! The stocking idea is awesome!
Suzanne (Burlap Bag Lady)
I just love these gorgeous stockings!!! Regards, Suzanne (Burlap Bag Lady)
Katie
Hi Suzanne! Thank you so much, I would be honored to have you feature them. Thank you so much for asking : ) Have a fantastic weekend!
Barbara
Love these!!! Great tutorial too! Thanks for sharing!
Barbara at Chase the Star
crystal
Ohhh I love these! I bet felt would look cute too! p.s. I'm crushing on your color scheme and that wreath. 🙂
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore
I've been seeing a lot of burlap stockings lately, but these are so special! I love the detail you put into them! They're so pretty!
Allison
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds
Love the creativity of the stockings! Your mantel looks great, too 🙂
Jill Flory
Very cute and you did a wonderful job on the stockings!
Me
Great job!
Katie
love!
Lynn Sakl
I like the stockings but just so you know the past tense of weave is woven not weaved. It looks weird to see it that way. Not trying to be pedantic but if it were my post I would want it to be correct. Sorry to criticize but true.
Tina Meckley
I absolutely love these stocking and plan on making them for my family. Thank you for sharing with us :).
Emma
I actually made these last year for my burlap themed Christmas Mantel – completely different from my whole whimsical theme this year : )
So it’s kinda weird to go back and edit pictures from 2 houses ago.
Want the tutorial for the yarn ball wreath… I made mine the cheap way!! : )