What you will need:
1. 2 different fabric prints of your choice
1/2 yard of each print
1/2 yard of innerfacing
2. Ribbon
3. Bows
4. Scissors
5. Pins
6. Hot Glue or Fabric Glue
7. Soft Flock iron on letters (What I use)
8. A pattern or outline if needed
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Next:
Trace your pattern and cut out your stocking shape.
You will need two of each print for a total of 4 pieces.
You will also need two cutouts of innerfacing which will go in between Side A and Side B.
I will be referring to my prints as Side A and Side B.
Side A (Front & Back of stocking) - Cami
Side B (Inside) - Ornaments
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I find that cutting an inch off of side A and leaving side B a little bit longer helps for the next step.
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To make the top of the stockings you will want to fold the inner (Side B) over to the outside (Side A). I usually like to fold it over at least 2-3 inches, this will be your judgement. Once you have it where you want it, pin it and then zig zag sew along the fold over on both edges and along the front. I like to place a few pins down the stocking just to keep it in place while I sew this top portion of the stocking. You will want to do the same for both sides since you still have two separate pieces!
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If you are going to add ribbon this is where I add it. Measure the width of the stocking and then cut your ribbon, two pieces obviously because you're stocking is still in two separate pieces. I use fabric glue for this part, it dries clear and it's much easier than having to sew around the ribbon.
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Pin together both side A's (fronts) so they are facing each other, you will be sewing your stocking inside out. Make sure that all of your edges are matching up, you might have to do some minor trimming. Line sew around the edges of the stocking but not across the top or you will sew your stocking shut!
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Once you have sewed your pieces together, check both sides to make sure that you have sewed all edges together. Sometimes the fabric will move while sewing and you won't see it if it's on the back. I run into this problem sometimes, like in the picture, and I have to go back and sew that edge. If you don't, once you flip your stocking right side out you won't have a proper stitch and the innerfacing will come out. Just touch up any edges that didn't get sewn down!
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Once you have made sure all of your edges are properly sewn, turn your stocking right side out, you might have to push around the edges with your fingers. Also, check the edges to make sure the seams are properly sewn together.
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I use a smaller width of ribbon for the loops and hot glue the ends together. I then hot glue it to the inside of the stocking. You don't necessarily have to use ribbon, hot glue, bows, etc. But this is where you add the last and final touches to the front of your stockings. Here I used iron on soft flock lettering for my son's initials since his name wouldn't fit and added a red bow to accessorize!
Don't hesitate to ask any questions! I hope this tutorial was informational and will help you if you decide to make your own stockings! I purchased all of my fabric at Joann's which has a wide variety of prints at super cheap prices by the yard! Good luck and share your pictures with me if you make one! I want to see how yours turned out!
Happy Holidays!!
