DIY Christmas Stocking with my Quilt-As-You-Go Patchwork Fun!

Looking to add a handmade touch to your festive décor this year? 🎄 Why not whip up a gorgeous patchwork Christmas stocking with a fun quilt-as-you-go twist! It’s the perfect way to use up those fabric scraps you’ve been hoarding (no judgment—we’re all guilty of it!) and create something totally unique.

In today’s tutorial, I’ll walk you through each step of making a personalised stocking that’s just the right size for stuffing with chocolates, tiny treats, or maybe a cheeky mini bottle of gin! 🍫🍬🍸 

No fancy quilting skills required—if you can sew a straight line, you can do this. And since it’s quilt-as-you-go, you’ll see your stocking come together piece by piece, making it a super satisfying project for sewists of all levels.

So, grab a cuppa ☕, pick out some festive fabrics, and let’s dive in! Hit play on the video below and let’s get stitching. 🎬✨

👉 P.S. Don't forget to share your finished stockings with me—I love seeing your makes!  #CraftySewandSo

Here's a written tutorial based on the video. I'll guide you step-by-step through creating a Quilt-As-You-Go Patchwork Christmas Stocking! 🎄✨

DIY Patchwork Christmas Stocking | Quilt-As-You-Go Tutorial

Looking to create a festive, handmade Christmas stocking? This quilt-as-you-go method is a brilliant way to combine your favourite fabric scraps into a one-of-a-kind decoration. Follow these simple steps to stitch up your stocking in no time!

Materials You'll Need:

• Christmas fabric scraps (variety of colours and prints)
• Stocking template - Download here
• Batting (thin cotton or polyester wadding)
• Backing fabric (for the inside lining)
• Sewing machine and basic sewing kit
• Rotary cutter, ruler, and mat (optional but super helpful)
• Pins or clips

Step 1: Prepare Your Template and Fabrics

1. Download  onto paper or cardboard. Cut it out for easy tracing.
2. Cut your fabrics into strips or squares about 2-3 inches wide. No need to be exact—wonky is charming!
3. Trace the pattern onto the wadding using the stocking template. You’ll need one piece for the front and one for the back, make sure they are mirror images.
4. Cut out two stocking panels from your backing fabric.

Step 2: Quilt-As-You-Go – Front Panel

1. Place your batting stocking piece on a flat surface.
2. Select your first fabric strip and position it diagonally across the top of the batting (right side up).
3. Take a second strip and place it right side down on top of the first, aligning the edges.
4. Sew along the aligned edge with a 1/4" seam allowance.
5. Press the fabric open and repeat with the next strip, working your way down the stocking until the entire batting is covered.

Top Tip: Vary the widths and colours of your strips for a fun, patchwork look!

Step 3: Assemble the Stocking

1. Once the front panel is fully covered, trim the excess fabric around the stocking shape.
2. Repeat the same quilt-as-you-go process for the back panel, or use a single piece of fabric for a quicker option.
3. Sew each outer panel to a backing piece at the straight edge, right sides together.
4. Press the pieces apart, and place the panels right sides together and pin or clip in place.
5. Sew around the edges of the stocking with a 1/4" seam allowance, leaving a gap 10cm wide in the lining open.
6. Turn the stocking right side out and press it flat.
7. Push the lining in to the outer stocking and press.

Step 3: Admire Your Work!

Congratulations—you’ve just made a beautiful quilt-as-you-go Christmas stocking! 🎉 Hang it up, fill it with treats, and enjoy the festive vibes.

Don’t forget to share your finished stocking with me on social media using #QuiltAsYouGoStocking. Happy sewing! ✨🎄