How to Make a Christmas Stocking

Step 1

There are multiple are multiple sizes to this pattern. Pick the size you wish to make. For the advanced version of the stocking we will be making a lining, as well as applique for the toe and heel (the applique is optional)Print up the pattern (you can get assembly instructions here) .Design your stocking - decide what kind of cuff you want to go on your project as well as if you want the applique toe and heel. Once you've decided cut out the pattern pieces you need.Cut out 2 of the stocking (curly toe or basic) Cut out two of the lining in the same size (this will be the basic stocking whether you are making a curly toe or basic stocking). Cut out 4 of the cuff. ( 2 of the main fabric and 2 of the lining.)Cut one hanger (but a ribbon will work as well)Tip: To save money on fabric use a less expensive white muslin for the lining. and underside of the cuff.

Step 2

If you are planning on having applique on the toe and the heel, you will need to first apply the iron on adhesive to the wrong side of the fabric. Iron on, remove paper then cut out toe and heel pattern pieces.Tip - be sure that you cut out the pattern in the direction you want your stocking to hang if you are only adding it to one side.

Step 3

Iron on the applique pieces and add any other embellishments at this time (i.e. ribbon or satin stitching).

Step 4

Trim the toe and snip slits along curves ( taking care not to cut through the seam) Turn exterior stocking right side out, leave lining with right side in. Insert lining into stocking - wrong sides should be together, set aside.

Step 5

With right sides together, sew the sides of the cuff, using a .25 seam allowance. do the same for the cuff lining.Then with right sides together, place the cuff and the cuff lining together and sew the bottoms together using a .25 seam allowance. Trim points and flip right side out.Note: The bottom on the elf stocking is the triangles, the bottom on the basic is smaller than the top.

Step 6

Take the hanger, and the cuff. Fold hanger in half and pin at the seam above the heel on the inside of the stocking - loop should be towards the bottom.Next take the cuff and place it inside the stocking so the right side is facing in (the right side of the cuff should be touching the wrong side of the stocking).Using a .25 seam allowance sew all the way around the top of the stocking. Then flip cuff right side out and you're finished!