I absolutely love hanging stockings across my mantel for Christmas — it’s one of my favorite holiday traditions! I also love making personalized stockings for my employees every year because it adds such a meaningful, handmade touch to the season. This year, I found some adorable low-priced stockings at Walmart, and I couldn’t resist grabbing them for a fun little makeover project. With just a few simple craft supplies, we’re going to turn budget-friendly Christmas stockings into something unique, festive, and full of personality!

You can find the supplies that I’ll be using listed down below.
1. Stocking from Walmart
2. Denim pockets from some old jeans
3. Lace pocket patches
4. Lace fabric
5. Scissors
6. Surebonder fabric glue

These beautiful lace pocket patches are going to make the perfect addition to these Christmas stockings! The lace detail instantly gives them a vintage, shabby, handmade feel without spending a lot of money. It’s such an easy way to dress up inexpensive Walmart stockings and turn them into something that looks boutique style and custom made. Little touches like this can totally elevate a stocking DIY!

The first step in this Christmas stocking makeover is to add lace to the top edge of your stocking. Start by running a neat line of Surebonder fabric glue across the upper cuff area. Once the glue is applied, gently press a strip of lace right over the adhesive, making sure it’s straight and evenly placed. The lace instantly adds a soft, vintage charm and really elevates the look of a plain, inexpensive stocking!

Make sure you continue adding the glue and lace all the way around the entire top edge of the stocking. You want the lace trim to wrap completely around so it looks finished, polished, and intentional from every angle when it’s hanging on the mantel. Little details like this really make a big difference in your Christmas stocking DIYs!

Next, you’ll want to glue the lace pocket patch onto the denim pocket. Simply apply Surebonder fabric glue to the back of the lace piece and press it firmly onto the denim patch so it adheres well. This extra layer of lace gives the pocket such a pretty, textured look and really brings that shabby, vintage Christmas style to life!

Once the lace pocket patch is secured and glued in place, the next step is to attach the entire denim pocket onto the stocking. Add your fabric glue to the back of the denim pocket and press it firmly onto the front of the stocking where you want it placed. Take your time here — make sure it’s centered and straight before the glue sets. This step really turns this simple Walmart stocking into a fun, customized, shabby-style Christmas stocking!

You’ll want to apply the Surebonder fabric glue directly onto the back side of the denim pocket. Make sure you cover the edges well so it adheres securely to the stocking and doesn’t lift once it’s hanging or filled. A good, even layer of glue will help this pocket stay in place all season long!

You’ll then place the pocket right onto the front center area of the stocking. Positioning it in the center helps the lace and denim detail stand out beautifully and gives the stocking a balanced, finished look when it’s hanging on the mantel.

The denim pocket is such a fun little feature because it gives you a place to tuck in extra holiday touches! You can slide in a few candy canes, a sprig of greenery, a small ornament, or even a handwritten name tag. It adds dimension, texture, and that adorable “shabby farmhouse Christmas” look that makes your stocking stand out even more!

These stockings were very quick and easy to make, and I love how charming and custom they turned out. This is one of those budget-friendly Christmas craft ideas that feels high-end without costing a lot of money. I hope this inspires you to get creative and give these a try — you can truly make beautiful Christmas stockings with just a few simple supplies!