Burlap Christmas Stocking Pattern

Looking for a charming way to add holiday cheer to your home? This Burlap Christmas stocking pattern is just what you need! Whether sewing for your family or adding a personal touch to your festive décor, this tutorial will help you create a beautifully lined Christmas stocking with hidden raw edges. It’s easy to customize and fun to sew, and it comes with a free printable template to get you started. Let’s get creative and make this season extra special!

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It’s just a week until Christmas Eve, and I’ve finally sewn a new pair of stockings to hang by the fireplace. My kids were thrilled watching me work on them, replacing the pair I made some years ago. (Yes, I’ve been using the same stockings for years… no judgment; they’ve held up great!) But this year, I wanted something fresh, and this sewing Christmas stocking pattern was the perfect way to do it.

A Unique Twist on the Classic Christmas Stocking

This isn’t your average stocking tutorial. What makes it special? I borrowed a technique from bag-making to hide the raw edges between the layers completely. The result? A polished, professional look that’s as sturdy as it is beautiful.

Adding a lining secures the loosely woven burlap fabric, ensuring your lined stocking lasts for years to come. And if you ever feel like changing things up, simply flip the lining side out for a brand-new look!

Flexible Fabric Choices

While this tutorial focuses on burlap, you can easily substitute it with your favorite cotton fabric.

• Want a sturdier Christmas stocking? Add medium interfacing.
• Would you prefer a plush, fuller look? Use batting.
• Or skip the extras for a lightweight stocking—it’s totally up to you.

Just follow the steps in the Christmas stocking sewing pattern and tutorial, and you’ll have a perfect creation no matter what fabric you choose!

Customize Your Christmas Stocking

Whether you love the rustic simplicity of plain burlap or want to add some flair, this Christmas stocking is a blank canvas for your creativity. Decorate with trims, pom-poms, crochet accents (check out the free snowflake crochet pattern), or the paper star for a personal touch.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

1. Hidden Raw Edges: The seams are tucked neatly inside, giving your lined Christmas stocking a clean, finished look.
2. Versatility: Use burlap or switch to cotton, add batting or interfacing—it’s your stocking, your style.
3. Reusable Design: Flip it inside out for a fresh look, perfect for changing up your holiday décor.

Make Your Christmas Magical

Ready to sew? Grab this must-have Christmas stocking pattern, gather your materials, and download the free template below. With a bit of time and creativity, you’ll have gorgeous, handmade Christmas stockings to treasure for years to come. Let’s spread holiday joy with every stitch!

Materials Needed

• Outer fabric (e.g., burlap or cotton)
• Lining fabric (e.g., muslin or cotton)
• Cuff fabric (e.g., patterned cotton or linen)
• Twine or ribbon (for the hanging loop)
• Optional embellishments (trims, pom-poms, ornaments, etc.)
• Stocking pattern or template

Tools Needed

Basic sewing tools, including a sewing machine, cutting tools, and marking tools, plus any optional embellishment supplies.

For the full, detailed list of materials and tools, check the pattern section below!

Step-by-Step Guide: Sewing a Fold-Over Cuff and Lined Burlap Christmas Stocking with Hidden Raw Edges

Materials and Preparation

Gather Supplies: Collect all materials and tools listed in the materials section of your pattern.

Print the Pattern Template: Download the pattern template and open it in Acrobat Reader.

Important: The template does not include a 3/8″ seam allowance. Remember to add this allowance when cutting your fabric.

Assemble the Paper Template: Cut out the pieces of the template and glue them together to form the full stocking shape.

Fabric Cutting

Layer and Prepare Fabrics: Stack the fabrics in this order:

Bottom layer: Two pieces of burlap.

Top layer: Two pieces of muslin.

If your fabric has distinct right (front) and wrong (back) sides, ensure the right sides face each other. Pin the layers together to secure them.

For the cuff, stack the red and cream-striped fabric pieces with their right sides facing each other. Pin these layers as well.

Trace the Stocking and Cuff: Place the stocking paper template on the wrong side of the muslin (top fabric layer of the stack).

Pin the template in place, then trace its outline with a pencil or seamstress chalk. Add a 3/8″ seam allowance around the traced edge.

Use tracing paper and a tracing wheel to mark the cuff line on the second layer of muslin.

For the cuff: Place the cuff paper template on the wrong side of the striped fabric. Trace the outline, as well as the top and bottom lines, on the second fabric layer. Add a 3/8″ seam allowance here too.

Mark the Cuff Placement: Refer to the black dot on the cuff template to mark the rear side of the cuff. This will guide you when sewing the twine loop later.

Cut the Fabric: Carefully cut along the traced lines, including the added seam allowance.

Sewing The Stocking

Assemble the Cuff: Sew the sides of the cuff fabric to form a tube.

Sew the Stocking: Sew around the stocking outline, leaving the top cuff line open.

Clip the seam allowances at inward curves (valleys) and notch outward curves (mountains) to reduce bulk and ensure the stocking lays flat.

Turn The Layers

Turn the stocking so the muslin side faces outward. This step hides all seam allowances inside the muslin lining for a clean finish.

Turn the cuff right side out. Sew a twine loop to the seam allowance on the rear side of the cuff (as marked earlier).

Turn the cuff back inside out again.

Attach The Cuff To The Stocking

Insert the stocking into the cuff with the twine loop at the top. Align the seam lines of the cuff and stocking, pinning them together.

Sew around the top edge to join the cuff and stocking.

Turn the stocking right side out, then fold the cuff down over the stocking. Align the top seam line of the cuff with the bottom seam (where the cuff was attached to the stocking).

Finishing Touches

Use a slip stitch to secure the cuff seam for a polished finish. Fold the cuff down completely.

Your plain burlap stocking is now complete!

Optional Embellishments

Leave the stocking plain, or add decorative touches:

Quick Options: Glue lightweight decorations (note: glued decorations are not washable).

Sewn Options: Attach embellishments like pom-pom trim, ric-rac, or crochet snowflakes for durability.

Add festive DIY or store-bought ornaments like spiral paper stars or baubles.

Display Your Christmas Stocking

Hang your stockings proudly and enjoy the festive charm they bring! If you’d like to create the silver star shown on the second stocking, follow the included tutorial for detailed instructions.

Now you have a beautiful, handmade burlap stocking ready for the holidays!

What’s Next:

• Start sewing and show off your completed stockings on Facebook and/or Instagram—don’t forget to tag us @craftpassion so we can admire your creations!
• Save this idea to your Pinterest board for a future holiday To-Sew List.
• Invite your friends or sewing group to host a festive sew-along and make it a fun, creative event!
• Looking for more inspiration? Check out our collection of free sewing patterns, especially our Christmas Sewing Crafts, for even more holiday magic to create and share!