Bring back the Christmas stocking tradition this year with these simple and adorable homemade versions.
Try these at home for your loved ones will our simple step-by-step instructions!
YOU WILL NEED
YOU WILL NEED: Tailor’s chalk, assorted fabric, scissors, pins, sewing machine, native animal-themed decorations.
Gather equiptment
Make sure you gather all your equipment together before starting.
Step one
Draw a stocking shape onto your chosen fabric, making certain to have a double layer of fabric – one for the front and back of your stocking. Do this by either tracing around an old Christmas stocking you have at home or, if you’re feeling creative, draw your own from scratch. Keep in mind, the stocking will lose about 1cm around its perimeter, so consider a seam allowance when cutting out your shape.
Step two
Cut out stocking body, one cuff and hanging loop from the fabric. Pin stocking together, right sides facing, sew along perimeter, 6mm from the edge. Leave the top open. Pin two cuff pieces together, right sides facing; sew along short edges. Fold hanging loop in half lengthwise; sew up long side of cuff.
Step three
Turn body right side out. To attach cuff, tuck it, wrong side out, inside top of stocking so the edges are flush and the seam lines up with back seam of the stocking. Sew along top edge; turn cuff upwards. Roll the cuff down so it covers seam between cuff and body. Fold loose edges of cuff under and stitch hem. Turn hanging loop right side out; sew it inside cuff at the desired length.
Finished
Decorate with native-themed toy animals.
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