If you’re looking for a fun and eco-friendly way to get into the festive spirit, consider upcycling your old jeans into stockings!
What You'll Need
- Old jeans
- Basic sewing supplies: thread, fabric scissors, needles
- Paper or cardboard for tracing the stocking pattern
- Colorful fabric scraps for embellishments
- Pom-poms, sequins, or glitter for extra sparkle (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Create the Stocking Pattern: Draw and cut out a stocking shape from paper or cardboard to use it as your pattern. Trace the pattern onto the denim, leaving enough extra fabric for a seam allowance (about 1/2 inch).
- Cut Out the Stocking Pieces: Cut out two pieces of denim fabric using the pattern you traced. Choose a contrasting color for the cuff. Cut a strip of fabric for the cuff, about 2 inches wide and long enough to go around the top of the stocking.
- Embellish the Stocking: Get creative with colorful fabric scraps! Cut out shapes like stars, trees, snowflakes, or other festive designs. Sew the fabric scraps onto the denim stocking pieces using a needle, thread, or sewing machine. You can also add extra embellishments like pom-poms, sequins, or glitter for some extra sparkle.
- Assemble the Stocking: Place the two denim pieces with the right sides together, aligning the edges carefully. Sew around the edges of the stocking, leaving the top open for gifts and treats. Sew the cuff around the top edge of the stocking, folding over the raw edge and stitching it in place.
- Add a Hanging Loop: Cut a small strip of denim or fabric about 3 inches long. Fold the strip in half and sew the ends together to create a loop. Sew the loop to the top of the stocking, just behind the cuff.
Additional Tips to Keep in Mind
- If you don’t have any sewing experience, don’t worry! This project is easy enough for beginners. Start with simple designs and gradually add more complexity as you gain confidence.
- Get the kids involved in the project! They’ll love helping to decorate the stockings. Please encourage them to express their creativity through their designs.
- Use your imagination and creativity to come up with your unique designs. There are no rules when it comes to upcycling!
- Personalize the stockings by adding names, initials, or encouraging messages.
Your upcycled denim stockings will add a unique and personal touch to your holiday decor, and making them is an excellent activity for the little ones around you. So, grab those old jeans and get crafting; you won’t be disappointed! Share your creations with us on social media by tagging us on Instagram @ramble.gifts 🎉