How to Sew a Christmas Stocking 🎄 Easy Mini Tutorial #christmassewing #sewingtutorial #etsyfinds, by Trendy Patterns Zone | Gnomes Dolls Patterns on YouTube. 1 min 38 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 38 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Print a stocking pattern about 10 inches tall, or draw one on paper and cut it out. Fold your outer fabric right sides together and cut two stocking shapes.
Cut the same two shapes from the lining fabric. From the fluffy faux fur, cut a cuff strip about 4 inches wide and as long as the top edge of the stocking.
Cut a loop strip 2 by 5 inches. Fold it in half lengthwise with right sides facing, stitch along the long edge, then turn it right side out.
Pin the loop to the right side of one outer piece at the top edge, near the heel side, with the loop pointing down into the stocking. Baste it in place.
Sew the two outer pieces right sides together with a half inch seam, leaving the top open. Clip the curves at the toe and heel, then turn the stocking right side out.
Sew the lining pieces the same way, but leave a 3 inch gap in one side seam for turning. Keep the lining wrong side out.
Fold the fur cuff in half with right sides out and stitch the short ends together to make a tube. Pin its raw edges to the stocking top, right sides together, matching the side seams.
Slip the lining over the stocking, right sides together, and stitch around the top edge through all layers. Turn everything through the gap, then hand stitch the gap closed.
Push the lining down inside the stocking and press the top seam. Topstitch the cuff if you like, then add a name, applique or trim to finish.
Tips and common mistakes
Use sewing clips instead of pins on faux fur so the pile does not get crushed flat.
Never press faux fur with a hot iron. Steam it from the back or use the lowest setting.
Clip the seam allowance on the toe and heel curves before turning, or the stocking will look puckered.
Sew over the hanging loop twice, since it carries the weight of a full stocking.
Questions
How much fabric do I need for one stocking?
A quarter yard each of outer fabric and lining is plenty for a 10 inch stocking, plus a small scrap of faux fur for the cuff. Buy a little extra if you want a matching pair.
Can I make this without a sewing machine?
Yes. Backstitch by hand with a strong thread and keep your stitches small, especially on the loop and the cuff seam.
How do I make a bigger stocking?
Scale the pattern up on a printer or photocopier and keep the same proportions. Add a longer hanging loop and a slightly wider cuff strip to match.
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