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DIY Velvet Stockings From Pillow Covers

December 4, 2017 • DIY, Holidays, Seasonal, Sewing, Winter

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Can’t find it?  Make it!  Free tutorial for DIY velvet stockings made from pillow covers.  Customize the look and color by making them yourself.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

I’ve been making our stockings to go with our Christmas themes for the last 4 years, mostly for 2 reasons.

1 – Save money (family of 6, yo)

2 – Get the look I want

I know there are so many gorgeous stockings on the market these days, but what I have envisioned in this little head of mine is never available.

But perhaps there is a reason #3.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

3 – It’s really fun and rewarding!

When I decided upon velvet colorful stockings this year, it didn’t take me long to realize the colors I wanted could not be found at a fabric store, and the cost of real velvet would break the bank.  That’s when I started to look outside the box.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

I discovered some very affordable velvet-like pillow covers on Amazon, in so many lovely colors.  I knew the colors would be perfect for my sofa’s but also as stockings.

Here are the exact pillow covers I bought to do this project (affiliate links included):

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DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

I’m happy to share with you how I cut up the pillow covers and turned them into one of a kind stockings for our mantel.  You might also be interested in an older tutorial I did on how to turn an old sweater into a stocking.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

This project is great for beginner or intermediate sewers, and once you get the hang of it, you’ll whip them out so fast.

SUPPLIES:

  • Pillow Cover
    • Big enough for the size of stocking you want
  • White fleece fabric
  • Faux Fur
    • Bought mine at Hobby Lobby in the Christmas ribbon sections
  • Small piece of ribbon or string for hanging
  • Old stocking to trace the shape
  • Paper to make your pattern

 

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

First make a paper pattern by taking an old stocking you might have and tracing the shape.  Trace the edges about 1 inch wider than the stocking, to allow for seam allowance.  Once you have your paper pattern made, you can cut the stocking shape out of your pillow covers.

Lay the pattern on top of the pillow cover or fabric, and be sure the nap is going the way you wish.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Cut the stocking shape through both layers of fabric.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Do the same for the white fleece, which will serve to make your stocking fuller and help it keep its shape.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Putting right sides together (even though fleece typically doesn’t have a right or wrong side) sew around the edges of the fleece, with 5/8ths seam allowance.  Leave the top open.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Do not turn right side out, but fold over the top edge of the fleece stocking about an inch and stitch around the opening.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Next, with right sides together on the velvet stocking piece, sew around the edges with a 1/2 inch seam allowance, leaving the top open.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Turn the velvet stocking right sides out and press the seam edges so it lays nice and flat.  Insert the fleece lining into the velvet stocking.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Smooth it out and press more if needed.

Cut a small loop of ribbon or string.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Pin in place between the fleece and velvet layers, where you would like the stocking to hang.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Continue by folding over the top edge of the velvet to line up with the top edge of the fleece.  Pin generously around the opening so it does not shift while sewing.  Be sure to match up the seams from the velvet and fleece layers.

Then sew around the entire opening, securing the ribbon and layers together.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

For the best appearance, you will need to hand stitch the faux fur trim top on.

Measure and cut a piece wide enough to go around the stocking.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Begin with the top of the stocking and whipstitch around, securing it in place.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

When you reach the other end, fold over the edge of the fur trim and continue the whipstitch.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Use a running stitch to hand sew the bottom of the trim onto the stocking.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Throw on some Christmas Netflix movies and sew until the stockings are done!

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

I secured the stockings with a push pin onto my mantel.

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

Enjoy your homemade beautiful stockings, to treasure for years to come!

 

A Colorful Christmas home tour, in the living room. By TIDBITS.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!  Feel free to let me know if you have any questions or need clarification, and be sure to pin this post so you don’t forget it!

DIY Velvet Stockings made from pillow covers, by TIDBITS.

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  1. Diane Livingston says

    February 18, 2018

    Best Christmas post I have seen in a couple years. Just love the colors.

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  2. Norma Rolader says

    December 5, 2017

    Adorable stockings thank you for sharing and the how to

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  3. Jeanie says

    December 4, 2017

    love the stockings..

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