Felt Stocking Project

These little stockings are soo cute! I found them on MarthaStewart.com and they seem pretty simple to make!


Tools and Materials

Stocking template
Disappearing-ink marker
Pins
Felt (in assorted colors)
Scissors
Needle and thread
Pinking shears
Fabric glue


Stockings How-To

1. Download stocking template, enlarge 150 percent, and print. Cut out stocking shape.

2. Lay stocking shape on top of 2 layers of felt; trace around stocking with disappearing-ink marker. Pin 2 layers of felt together and cut out, leaving a 5/8-inch seam allowance.

3. Sew along ink line, double stitching back and forth for an inch at 2 top edges for a strong opening.

4. Cut straight line along top stocking opening. Using pinking shears, trim out rest of the stocking, cutting 1/4-inch away from the seam.

5. Fold felt over 3 1/2 inches (as seen on template) for the cuff.

6. Make a loop for hanging: Using pinking shears, cut a 3/4-by-8-inch strip of felt. Fold in half, position inside the right side of the stocking cuff, and sew.

Tip: stitch "in the ditch" (in the seam) of the cuff so that the stitches are hidden.

7. Cut out shapes from template or of your own design from assorted colors of felt. Glue shapes to cuff with fabric glue.
Read more at Marthastewart.com: Felt Stockings - Martha Stewart Holidays