I adore a good knock-off project that allows you to achieve catalog-caliber looks for a fraction of the price, and my sweet friend Tam from Sew Dang Cute Crafts is here today to share a terrific idea to do just that with your holiday table settings!
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Hello all you Positively Splendid people! I’m Tam from Sew Dang Cute Crafts.
Some of you may know me as the host of the “Crafting with the Stars” competition {Currently in Round 1 BTW).
However, my site is also full of tutorials and projects that are mostly DIY and sewing, and I do venture out of my comfort zone every now and then in other areas – even paper crafting.
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I’m so excited to be here today as part of Amy’s Swell Noel series while she’s taking some much-deserved time off with her family (and hopefully her new little one is here now).
The holdays are full of dinners and parties. When I saw this Flatware Stocking from Pottery Barn, I loved the look it gave the place setting.
However, I didn’t want to fork out $29, so I made my own and didn’t spend a dime since I had everything on hand.
For this project you will need:
- An old red sweater (if you know how to knit, then all you need is red yarn)
- Twine rope
- Red bells
STEP ONE: Find an old red sweater in your closet that you haven’t worn in 4+ years. If you know how to knit, then you don’t have to cut up an old sweater, however I don’t have that talent so I cut away.
STEP TWO: Print off a stocking template. I found this one HERE. I saved the image and printed it off. It was about 3” wide and 6” tall.
STEP THREE: Pin template to your sweater.
(I pinned mine to the bottom hem of the sweater so I didn’t have to worry about raw edges on the top of the stocking – giving the finished stocking a better look.)
Then cut about 1/2” away from the template through both layers of the sweater.
(I tried cutting right along the template and my stocking was WAY too skinny when sewn).
STEP FOUR: Pin the two stocking pieces RST (right sides together) and stitch together using 1/4” seam allowance, except along the top.
STEP FIVE: Turn right side out and tie some twine and two bells around the stocking.
STEP SIX: Repeat for however many place settings you need. Set your table and admire your pretty holiday place settings!
Thanks so much for having me here today Amy! I hope you enjoy your time snuggling your little bundle of joy. Babies are the best!!!
I hope you will all come say “hi” over at Sew Dang Cute Crafts.
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I cannot say enough how much I adore this fabulous idea! What a festive touch to add to your holiday table!
Amy @ Positively Splendid
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you'll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
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This is such a lovely idea! I was scrolling up and down for a few seconds before I realised which ones were the knock off version, you really can’t see any difference! Fantastic idea
This is such a fabulous knock-off! Tam did such a great job that you have to look close to see the difference. Totally love it!
ADORABLE!!!!!!! Yours looks exactly like the PB one! I really want to make these now. I am kicking myself because I just sent a red sweater to Goodwill!
What a cute idea. I would have never thought about that..sharing on facebook. Love it!
I saw the Flatware Stockings, too, and am in the process of knitting my own. Wish I’d thought of cutting up a sweater! Much faster and easier. Nice job. In fact, I may abandon the knitting…
This is a cute little idea!
Simple, easy and goes with Christmas. Thanks for this!
Even though I can knit, your way looks much faster and easier! You could also pick up an old sweater at a thrift store. Those little knitted stockings make good Christmas Tree ornaments as well.
Great tutorial! I’ll be pinning this one.
Love the simplicity of the project and look of the knit for us non-knitters. I rarely comment on blogs (Sorry bloggers! As a blogger, I know that’s kind of frustrating), but this project inspired me!
I absolutely LOVE this. So cute. I’m putting it on my to do list right now. Thanks for sharing!!
This is just adorable!! What a cute idea for a party.