The New Year is coming very soon and the whole country is eagerly awaiting this holiday. The Christmas trees have already been decorated, the rooms have been decorated, outfits have been selected, a list of ingredients for preparing original dishes has been compiled, and suitable recipes have been found.
And there is time to relax a little before the main night of the year. And remember about the next holiday - Christmas. Currently in Russia it is not celebrated on such a grand scale as the New Year, although it used to be considered the main holiday, and in the West this day is celebrated more. So this is a good reason to organize a family holiday with your loved ones. The main decoration of the celebration can be a Christmas boot or stocking.
It is generally accepted that there should be no less such stockings than there are people living in the house. After all, it is by the number of such things that St. Nicholas knows how many gifts to bring.
There is a legend that explains why stockings became a symbol of Christmas and why they should be hung over the fireplace. One day, Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of New Year's celebrations, learned that girls with a sick mother lived in the same house. The family was on the verge of starvation, and the virtuous Nikolai decided to help them. But he did not want to do this openly.
And so, on the night before the holiday, he threw several bags of gold down the chimney from the fireplace. By chance, each of them ended up in a separate stocking, which was dried over the extinguished fire. Having learned about this story, the townspeople also hung their stockings over the fireplace.
Of course, few people now have fireplaces, but this will not hurt to decorate the room beautifully. And if you imagine the joy of children who will receive unusual gifts on Christmas, it will help. Such things can be hung on walls, cabinets, doors. Decorate the table or chairs with them.
If you look, you can buy such a souvenir in a store. It's easier to do it yourself. This will not only allow you to have a wonderful time with your family and friends, but also show off your design inclinations.
Christmas Stocking Ideas
Christmas boots are divided into decorative and gift ones. The first ones are usually small in size and already have filling. These can be dried leaves, dried flowers, decorated tree branches, small Christmas tree decorations, even fruits and small plush toys or dolls.
Gift bags are large in size to accommodate a surprise. And each boot should be decorated with the name of the owner, so that the gift delivery person does not make a mistake during delivery. The name can be written with a felt-tip pen, embroidered with threads or ribbons, laid out with sequins or rhinestones, or made of paper or fabric. In general, completely surrender to your imagination.
The stockings themselves can be made from a wide variety of materials. They can be any color, not necessarily the traditional red or blue. You can also decorate it entirely according to the taste of the manufacturers.
Here are a few ideas to help needlewomen choose the best one for themselves:
- From paper. This is the simplest thing. You just need to take a sheet of paper. Cut out two pieces according to the pattern and glue them together, leaving a small space inside. And the flat boots can be stuck on a window or mirror to make a cute Christmas frame.
- Their old socks. It is desirable that they are not torn. Although... holes can be mended on a light bulb (who doesn’t know this method, let them ask their mother or, better yet, their grandmother) with contrasting threads. Now all that remains is to decorate them and the Christmas miracle is ready.
- Made from fur. Cut out the two parts again, sew them on a machine or by hand with the fur inward and turn them inside out. To obtain an additional effect, you can not turn the parts inside out, but sew them over the edge with a contrasting thread. This way you will get charming chuni.
- Made from plasticine. This is quite painstaking work, but such a souvenir can be placed on the table and used in the form of a pencil holder or vase.
- From yarn. This is for knitting lovers. In principle, it is no different from knitting a regular sock. Can be knitted or crocheted.
- From old jeans, sweaters, shirts. This is an economical option. Or you can buy a beautiful new fabric or felt and make a beautiful craft from this material.
All crafts are usually decorated with beads, sequins, buttons, and ribbon flowers. Snowflakes, Christmas trees, snowmen and Santa Clauses and Snow Maidens look good. Small stockings can be used as a cutlery case for the Christmas table.
By attaching such legs to a New Year's wreath, you can make a wonderful little person.And if you insert a photo in the middle, you get a charming art gallery. You only need a few wreaths. By attaching small tin or galvanized “blades” to the stockings, you can get unusual skates that will bring even more comfort to your home.
Master class on DIY New Year's stocking for gifts
Most often, Christmas socks are made from fabric.
To make it, you will need fabric (front side and lining) that is quite thick and bright, although you can also use dark colors, scissors, threads and decorations.
Step 1. You need to make a pattern from a sheet of paper; you can download it from the Internet or draw it yourself.
Step 2. We cut out the details from the fabric. To do this, the pattern should be pinned to the fabric and outlined with chalk or a pencil. Now it remains to cut out 2 parts. The same procedure should be carried out with the lining.
Step 3. Sew each right side with its own lining on top of the stocking.
Step 4. Now all that remains is to fold both parts of the product right sides inward and sew them together, leaving a small area unstitched for easy turning.
Step 5. Turn the stocking right side out and sew up the unsewn area.
Step 6. Carefully tuck the lining inside and smooth out the resulting stocking.
Now, if desired, you can make lapels and decorate the resulting craft.
The original stocking is ready.
Useful tips for making a Christmas stocking
Christmas socks are usually made quite high and look like felt boots, but charming booties, oriental-style shoes, and ballet pointe shoes look great.
If the work is done in good quality, such crafts will remain in the house for a long time and will last for many years, filling the house with comfort and warmth.Also, by making such a stocking with the whole family, the craftsmen will receive a huge charge of positive energy and great memories.
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