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How to Make a Boho Style Christmas Stocking

September 24, 2021 By Meegan 13 Comments

Learn How to Make a Boho Style Christmas Stocking in a few easy steps. These stockings will be your new favorite Christmas decorating accessory.

Embellishments like poms, fringe, lace and a handmade tassel add so much personality. Not to forget make a great gift, too!

These are so fun and a great way to get your creative juices flowing.

What you will need:

1 yard drop cloth

1 yard felt-in your color choice

1/2 yard lace

1/2 yard pom-poms

1/2 yard fringe

3 yards non stretch cotton string

fabric glue

sewing machine

hand sewing needle

thread

scissors

measuring tape

4-8×10 sheets of paper

masking or packing tape

pins

clothes steamer or iron

**To start off with, I taped 4 pieces of computer paper together with masking tape. Hand drawing a pattern that I liked then cut the pattern out with scissors. As you will see below, my blogging friends have FREE stocking patterns for you to use or follow. Definitely give theirs a try if that is more comfortable than drawing your own.

When you have the pattern drawn and cut out, pin it to the drop cloth fabric. It doesn’t matter if the pattern is on the grain or against it. Either way will be just fine. It’s your preference.

The drop cloth piece has been cut out, lay it on top of the felt fabric. Cutout the felt stocking piece.

I like using felt for a back side, but you can easily use it as the front. Either way looks amazing.

With your sewing machine stitch 1/2 inch from the edge. DO NOT Sew the top closed. For a shabby Boho look, use your scissors or finger to pull threads from the fabric. It can be a few or all of it.

Now for the decorating! I love using chunky lace, fringe and pom poms like I did here and here.

With fabric glue-attach the lace all the way around the top/opening of the stocking.

The pom poms are “tucked” under the lace. And then the string of fringe under the poms.

Fabric glue is super easy and quick. Although, it can be very sticky and CAN get all over your fingers. Gloves for this part of the project would be a good suggestion.

Once all the embellishments are attached, pull the string to be able to spread the fringe. This way it is full and decorative.

Cut a 8 inch x 4 inch strip of drop cloth to create a loop to be able to hang your stocking. Attach it with your sewing machine, by hand or with the glue fabric. Any of these ways work.

Using cotton string create a handmade tassel like I did here. Take time to unravel most or all of the strings. This will add another layer texture.

Attach the tassel under your last layer of fringe with a needle and thread.

Before using your new Boho stocking for decorating, use a steamer or iron on both sides to smooth out all the wrinkles and creases. NOW it’s ready for hanging on your mantel, shelf or gift giving.

Fill your Boho stocking with greenery, ornaments, candy or whatever fits your seasonal decorating.

Thanks for joining me today! It has been enjoyable to teach you How to Make a Boho Style Christmas Stocking. I hope you have been inspired to make your own soon.

My talented blogging friends have Christmas stocking ideas, too! There are so many stunning ideas you DO NOT want to miss. Each one is listed and linked below for your convenience. Have fun!

Jayne from Chalking Up Success has the easiest way to make a Christmas stocking. A beginner-friendly, step-by-step tutorial with a free Christmas stocking pattern to download.

These personalized Christmas stocking name tags can be made to fit any décor style you want. Great tutorial for an easy way to personalize Christmas stockings. Darling idea from Janet at A Life of Balance.

See how to make these Christmas Stockings from an old tablecloth. Cindy from Cloches and Lavender shares how to tea stain the fabric for a vintage look and how to add iron on vintage transfers. These are easy to make using washable fabric glue. She also shows how she added the tops to these Christmas stockings using edges from an old table runner and old stockings.. There is a FREE stocking pattern also included.

Learn how to make your own gorgeous Christmas Stockings. This easy tutorial includes a stocking pattern and how-to video by Kippi At Home.

These elegant Christmas Stockings are budget friendly yet look very high end! The tutorial for a black velvet Christmas stocking includes how to line the stocking, make a cuff and a hanger create by Rebecca at Zucchini Sisters.

Wooden stocking tags are easy to make and personalize for all of your Christmas stockings created by Olivia O’hern.

Filed Under: Christmas, crafting, sewing Tagged With: Boho, Christmas, crafting, crafts, DIY, sewing

Comments

  1. Jayne@chalkingupsuccess says

    September 24, 2021 at 1:30 PM

    Such a great tutorial for making Boho Christmas stockings! I love how you made the embellishments around the top of the stockings – so pretty!

    Reply
  2. Cindy says

    September 25, 2021 at 10:46 AM

    Meegan, love the different textures of the lace and the fringe. The tassel really tops it off!

    Pinned!

    Reply
  3. Anita holland says

    September 27, 2021 at 4:40 AM

    Great job, I love that you used dropcloth, very pretty.

    Reply
  4. Susan Stevenson says

    September 27, 2021 at 5:34 AM

    These are all beautiful Meegan! I love the neutral with the trim it’s gorgeous!

    Reply
  5. Maureen says

    September 27, 2021 at 5:48 AM

    So cute! I am not a sewer, but I could definitely manage this project!

    Reply
  6. Sara says

    September 27, 2021 at 8:01 AM

    I love that it has a vintage vibe too Meegan!

    Reply
  7. Maria says

    September 27, 2021 at 10:56 AM

    Wow great post ! I’m making holiday stockings too! Your came out so perfect and easy to do.

    Reply
  8. Janet says

    September 27, 2021 at 1:34 PM

    I love these. I’m not usually into the boho style but these are a great neutral option. I’m going to have to try your style out. Great tutorial. Pinned!

    Reply
  9. Rebecca says

    September 27, 2021 at 2:45 PM

    Meegan, I’m a big fan of dropcloth crafts, so I was instantly drawn to your boho stocking. I love how you kept it neutral, and the lace, tassels and pom poms are so on trend! I love it!
    It was fun to hop with you. Pinned!

    Reply
  10. Kippi Ohern says

    September 27, 2021 at 3:31 PM

    Your boho-inspired stocking is gorgeous. I love the layers of trim and the tassel.
    Merry Christmas,
    Kippi

    Reply
  11. Olivia O'Hern says

    September 27, 2021 at 7:51 PM

    Love how you mixed all the different trims together! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Jemma Olson says

    September 30, 2021 at 11:43 AM

    I love this Boho style Christmas Stocking and the tutorial is great too!
    Jemma

    Reply

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