I hung our stockings on the mantle last week and made space for another stocking. As Ben was born shortly after Christmas last year he didn't have a stocking, so I set to work making him one last week. Even though they are only 'used' once a year I like to enjoy them for a bit longer and make them part of our Christmas decorating.
I cut out four stocking shapes (two for the outer and two for the lining) I use calico for the lining and trim the tops with co-ordinating fabrics on the outer. Double the height of the trim fabric if you wish to trim the tops so it is visible on the inside and out. Eg If you want a 2in trim at the top cut is at 4in x the width of the stocking opening.
Join each set right sides together at their tops and so the feet face the same direction. Sew across the edge. Pin the two sets right sides together and sew around the entire shape leaving an opening at the lining end for turning.
Clip edges, turn right way out and sew opening closed.
Stuff lining inside stocking and then press.
I then cut a simple hanging loop from wool felt and attach with a button to either side.
Hang and enjoy!
Thanks for visiting,
Amanda x
