In this super simple tutorial I show you how to make DIY Christmas stockings from Sweaters.
I found an extra large cable knit sweater at my local thrift shop for only $2. I had a super simple project in mind. DIY Christmas Stockings!
Tips on finding the right sweater
I want to make a quick note on the type of sweater to look for. You don't want anything that has big yarn and a loose knit. It needs to be super tight and tiny threads. This will prevent the whole thing from unraveling when you cut into it.
I took a stocking we already had and used it as a pattern.
I traced around the original stocking, leaving about a half inch all the way around for seam allowance.
I cut a 5" strip of bias tape and stitched down the long side to close it off. Just like I did in my DIY Grain Sack and Ticking Stripe Pillow tutorial. bit.ly/grainsac...
I laid the two stocking pieces on top of each other, right sides together.
I added the bias tape loop to the top corner of the stocking and pinned it in place.
I sewed all the way around the outside edge, leaving the top open. I used a half inch seam.
Next, I finished the inside seam with my serger. If you don't have a serger you can finish it off with a tight zigzag stitch. Make sure to trip the seam first so there isn't a whole lot of excess. You make also want to clip in close to the seam around the curved edges. These little tips will help the final seams from looking wavy.
Turn the final sweater stocking out so the seams are inside.
The next step is optional. I cut two more pieces the same size as the stocking pieces from flannel. I stitched them together all the way around, leaving the top open. I took the flannel stocking and stuffed it inside the sweater stocking.
Lining it adds extra shape and stability. They still look nice without it, though, as you will see in the video.
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