Disclosure: This mini advent stocking tutorial is sponsored by Walmart.  As always, all words and opinions shared are honest and my own.

When I shared my mini advent stockings just a few weeks ago, several people asked me for measurements and more information so they could make their own.  I already have a full set and some extras, but I measured the ones I have, made a template, and made one so I could share a mini advent stocking tutorial.  It’s a little close to Christmas to try to whip out advent stockings, but it would be a fun project to work on over the year with fabric scraps.

My set of stockings was originally made by Ann of On Sutton Place and she did a beautiful job on them.  She is so much more precise than I am!  As I was cutting custom tags using the Cricut and other supplies I purchased from Walmart, I decided mini advent stockings would be the perfect project to test out the fabric-cutting option.  You can find the post about the custom-cut tags HERE.

So, I pulled out the Cricut again.  Walmart carries a wide range of Cricut products as well as other items for crafting, decorating, and making your house feel like home for the holidays and all year.

I tested the Cricut out with a scrap piece of antique hemp fabric.  I wasn’t sure if it would be able to handle a thicker fabric, but it did great with it!  I cut the fabrics on the denim/heavy-weight setting.

I was impressed and excited to try something else.

So, I created a template for the mini advent stockings and set the Cricut to cut it out on a scrap of antique grain sack.  And it worked beautifully!

mini advent stocking tutorial | materials

• fabric scraps
• lightweight linen or cotton fabric to use as a liner
• scissors
• pins
• iron & ironing board
• sewing machine (THIS is one that I have)
• If you want to use a Cricut, the Cricut will cut fabrics without interfacing

You can also print the template and cut it by hand.  Where the really comes in handy is for multi-tasking.  The Cricut can work on cutting a piece while you’re sewing or ironing another.  It is also more precise, which is nice when you’re trying to match pieces up to sew together.

mini advent stocking tutorial | instructions

Print the template below so the stocking measures approximately 8 1/2″ from the top right of the cuff to the toe.  Of course, you can make these any size you want, but that is the size of my advent stockings and it’s a nice size for small toys and fun-sized pieces of candy.  For a thicker fabric, like antique grain sack, you might want to make it even a little bit bigger to allow for the bulkier seam allowance.  The stocking I made ended up being a little bit smaller, but I think this template would be the right size for a thinner fabric.

If you’re using a Cricut, download and save this template.  Upload it to the Cricut Design space as a JPG image.  Select “Simple” image type…

Click to remove the background automatically at the next step.  Then select apply and continue.

The removed/transparent background looks checkered.  Select the “cut image” and upload it.  It will now be saved in your library to add to the Canvas to cut.

On the Canvas, resize the stocking to about 8 1/2″ inches as shown in the screenshot below.  Cut your fabric to size and adhere it to the mat.  (I was able to buy a 2-pack from Walmart, which is nice for multitasking.)  Click “Make It” and follow the instructions on the cutter.

The Cricut will cut out the stocking piece while you work on other things!

Cut two pieces for each mini advent stocking and then cut some lining pieces out of scrap linen.  (I just cut those by hand.)  Sew the lining to the stockings, right sides facing out, as shown below…

Press open the seams with an iron.  Pin the stockings together, right sides facing in.

Sew along the pin lines, removing the pins along the way.  I sewed this one on my upholstery machine because it was set up and ready to go, but THIS is my other machine that is affordable and I use it frequently for sewing projects.

Turn the stocking right-side out and fold the lining inside the stocking.  Press the stocking into shape.  Stitch on some twine or ribbon by hand to use as a hanger.  You can also sew a ribbon in between the liner and stocking if desired.

And there we go!  A sweet little mini advent stocking that can be made as a set with 24 others to use as an advent calendar or to use individually as ornaments, present toppers, or even reusable gift wrap for smaller items like gift cards.  You can embellish the stockings with tags, bells, etc.

Ironing isn’t glamorous, but it really is one of the keys to getting the stockings in a nice shape.  As I said earlier, thinner fabrics might be easier to work with when you’re first starting on this project.  It’s a wonderful project to put fabric scraps to use or even fat quarter bundles.

This is my final Christmas craft this year, but I hope you have been inspired by the projects I’ve shared this season. You can find other Christmas decorating ideas, crafts, and recipes HERE.