11 DIY Christmas Stockings for a Fun Holiday Touch (2024)

FAQs

How do I make my own Christmas stockings? ›

Fold ½ yard of red, white, or patterned fabric in half, right sides together. Trace a stocking shape onto the fabric and cut out two shapes. With right sides together, sew around the stocking shape with a running stitch, leaving the top open. Turn the top edge inside and hem, then turn the stocking inside out.

Every time somebody lands on a stocking square, they must try to guess what is in the stocking (so you have to slip the object in the stocking without students seeing you!). Tell them to use language of speculation and sensations when they do this e.g. It might be… It could be… It must be…

Other versions of the story say that Saint Nicholas threw the three bags of gold directly into the stockings, which were hung by the fireplace to dry. This led to the custom of children hanging stockings or putting out shoes, eagerly awaiting gifts from St Nicholas.

Fabric options I recommend include cotton and flannel as they'll give you more shape, but you could use polyester, wool, or other fabric if you want. These stockings probably aren't going to take a lot wear and tear, or need much (if any) machine washing.

NO-SEW STOCKING WITH FABRIC GLUE

Cut out two stocking shapes from the fabric and lay one down with the right-side of the fabric facing up. Squeeze a line of fabric glue around the edge of the stocking shape. Lay the second stocking shape with the right side facing down onto the first shape.

12 HILARIOUS PARTY GAMES – Contains everything you need to play: Reindeer Antler Ring Toss, Santa's Sports Day, Merry Quizmas, It's Snow Joke!, Panto or Picture, Christmas Pairs, Clutch the Kazoos, Festive Guesses, Santa's Letters, Christmas Characters, Santa's Hat, and White Lies.

Pantyhose tied around the waist with a cucumber inside, dangling just above the ground. Each player gets a small potato, and must use swinging hip action ONLY to make the cuke hit the potato. First across the finish line wins!!! This game was HILARIOUS!

Christmas stockings

Wanting to help, Nicholas threw three balls crafted from gold through an open window, one landing in each of the girls' stockings as they hung by the fire to dry. This thoughtful gift allowed the women to get married and the stockings became a holiday tradition symbolizing the importance of service.

A legend is born

Many believe that tales of Saint Nicholas' secret night-time visits of gifts spread far and wide. Children began hanging their stockings up, or placing shoes out, in the hope they too could benefit from his generosity.

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” As far back as 1823, when Clement Clarke Moore (or possibly Henry Livingston Jr.) wrote “A Visit From Saint Nicholas,” stockings were hung near the fireplace, awaiting a visit from Santa Claus.

What can I use instead of Christmas stocking? ›

Repurpose PJs. Put those annual, matching holiday pajamas to good use — long after your kids inevitably outgrow them. Pull the cozy pants from the back of your closet, and use the fabric to create these fun, festive stockings. Mix and match patterns from over the years for a fashionable, and nostalgic, holiday mantel.

Lay out cling wrap flat on a counter and draw your names in glue on top. Add glitter and wait for it to completely dry. Peel off letters and use a hot glue gun or any glue to stick them to the stockings.

If you are in need of some Christmas stockings and don't want to spend a bunch of money then I've got you covered. Here's what you will need: 1/2 yard of fabric for base of stocking (I used plaid flannel, but any type of fabric will work) 1/4 yard of fabric for top and hanging tab (I used white snuggle flannel)

Personalised Christmas Stocking Bag An alternative Stocking or Christmas sack -The bag has so many uses - Hang from your stairs or mantlepiece for stocking fillers, for Christmas Party bags, shopping bags, Christmas Eve activity bags, or for gift wrapping a selection of Christmas gifts.

Fully fashioned stockings are made from sections of nylon fabric that are knitted flat from the top down in the shape of a profile view of a leg. These are then sewn together in the back forming the seam.