I'm so excited to share my Stocking Tutorial with you! Thanks for all your sweet compliments the other day - my family is excited to have special stockings made by mom!
There are a lot of little steps, but they are so fun to put together! I hope that you have a go at it. I used a total of 12 fat quarters (2 per stocking) and a scraps for the stars. I used 1/4" seams for the star construction, and 3/8" for the general construction of the stocking.
1. Trace a stocking or find a pattern. (Google stocking pattern if you need a pattern) I used this little one as a starting point, I didn't want them too big, as we usually just put candy in our stockings. Mine measures 6 1/2" across the top, and 16 1/2" long - at the longest point.
2. Cut out a front and back (exterior) panel. The easiest way is to fold it in half and cut 2.
3. Cut out lining in the same way. You need a total of 4 panels for each stocking.
4. Fold your pattern down 5 1/2 inches. Don't cut the pattern! With the front of your stockings, cut it with your pattern folded. We are making room for the stars!
5. To make the stars, you need 8 - 2 1/2" squares in a light color, and 5 - 2 1/2" squares in a contrasting color. I used Victoria's tutorial for making stars - I don't need to redo her beautiful work!6. Construct your stars, like this. Then sew to the front of stocking panel.
7. Take the tops that you cut off in step 4, and cut 1 1/2" x 6 1/2" strips - one per stocking. Take them to the ironing board - iron in half on the length, then fold each edge into the center again, and press flat.
8. Top stitch close to the edge to close. Set aside for later.
9. Baste your stocking front to a piece of batting, and quilt. I quilted in cream thread and opted to add names in red. My machine has a pretty alphabet, but you could also hand embroider the names if you like. I'm not sure you can see it, but I didn't quilt over the star, just around it. If you haven't done any free-motion quilting yet - this is a great size project for getting started!
10. After quilting, get your pattern and pin in place. Trim batting /stocking to the pattern. I cut a touch off the top - they go together much easier if the pieces are all the same size :)
All your fronts are ready to become stockings!
11. Pin back panel to front - right sides together and sew!
12. Clip curves and trim seam allowance.
13. Pin lining pieces together - leaving a 6" gap in the back, as indicated below and sew. Be sure to backstitch your openings. Clip your curves like you did in step 12.
14. Insert exterior into the lining, right sides together. Match seams, then add loop. Fold it in half and tuck between exterior and lining, the side with no batting.
Pin it in place, right next to the seam.
15. Sew around the top of the stocking. I backstitched over the loop for extra security.
16. Pull stocking through the opening in the lining.
17. Pin opening shut.
18. Sew close the edge to close opening. Then tuck lining inside of stocking.
19. Top stitch around opening! And enjoy :)
I hope that everything makes sense! Let me know if you have any questions, and I want to see if you make them!
Blessings ~
Amy
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I have been waiting for this...thanks for the tutorial. I loved these the minute I saw them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial - now to find the time to make them!!
ReplyDeleteAnother great item from you. You inspire me with your projects. I am always excited when you pop up on my Google Reader. I know you will have another great quilt to inspire me with.
ReplyDeleteVery cool thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Thanks for the tutorial Amy :)
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you thank you! I've always wanted a family of stockings (now that my oldest is nearly out of high school!). These I like!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial and stocking!
ReplyDeleteI really love these! Once I get this dress done I can move onto other projects. I need a tree skirt too.
ReplyDeleteI just got home from the fabric store...I should have looked here first! Now I need some holiday fabric for stockings!!!! These are great!
ReplyDeleteCute Amy! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAmy - those stockings are adorable!!! I especially love that you have each one's name on them. Super cute.
ReplyDeleteThese are just adorable! Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSo many projects, so little time.
aren't they beautiful!
ReplyDeletehaving a homemade stocking far surpasses anything you could ever buy in a store.
Wow. I am in awe of you!!! Not only because you made all of those but you also typed out all those instructions and even posted pictures!! I really hope one day I can sew like you! I would love to make these some day. They would also make great gifts - maybe a smaller version to put some hot cocoa in or something. So cute!!
ReplyDeleteWowser...Fantastic!:) I have been making a similar stocking for a while. It is my stock new baby or wedding present but instead of the quilted wonky star I would do a little cross stitch picture and the recepients name....but now you have given me a new idea....love it!! So much easier too!!:)
ReplyDeleteGuess I need to see if I have any pictures and blog about it next month!
Love the fabrics you choose, sooo fun, these are going to be such a wonderful tradition each year getting them out and hanging and admiring!:)
These are adorable Amy -- thanks for the tutorial! Did you save extra fabric in case the family grows? ;-P
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute project for the family! I have done something similar by tracing one of those red and white felty stockings. Love the maverick star you added to the cuff. You make it all look so easy!
ReplyDeleteAmy, thank you. I'm amazed what you accomplished with the scale, as I really wouldn't have thought about it....but your scale would certainly work for any size. I'm inspired and want to make some.
ReplyDeleteDelightful. Thank you for sharing.
SewCalGal
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Great tutorial Amy!! We just started with some Christmas music to get in the mood. After all, it takes time and inspiration to get all the Christmas crafts done.
ReplyDeleteThese are so great! I love the stars:)
ReplyDeleteCool tutorial! I just want to say--I love that the ad in your feed and under the post is for diabetic socks. Teehee....
ReplyDeleteadorable fabric choices Amy! cute tutorial too, you're such a whiz!
ReplyDeleteToo cute, Amy! Love that sock set you made!
ReplyDeletewhat a great tutorial just in time for Christmas - I'm going to link back to you in my blog.
ReplyDeleteNicely done girl!!
Valerie
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what a great tutorial just in time for Christmas - I'm going to link back to you in my blog.
ReplyDeleteNicely done girl!!
Valerie
http://www.pastimesonline.ca/vals-quilting/
These are so cute. I don't know why I never thought to trace a stocking before to make my own pattern. YAY! We only have those old cheap ones made of felt and it is about time I make some really nice ones! Thanks a bunch!
ReplyDeleteAnne
very cute! Thanks for posting this tutorial!
ReplyDeleteYou've written a great tutorial on how to make the Christmas stockings. Nice job! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat stockings, Amy. You sure are busy with the projects these days! I just might have to give these stockings a try~they're adorable.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial! They are so adorable and definitely something I can get done for the holidays! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty fabric and I love the stars! Congratulations on such a great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this Finish with us!
Blessings!
Amy these stockings are wonderful!!! I think a minature version would make a sweet advent decoration. Thanks for the tutorial!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThose are great stockings and thank you for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial and another way to use wonky stars!
ReplyDeleteThose are just beautiful! Thanks for taking the time to share your tutorial! :o)
ReplyDeleteThey look so cute all in a row like that. Thanks for the great tutorial too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the tut. This is so very sweet!
ReplyDeleteI love these stockings!!! Thank you for sharing the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI love this project! Great tutorial. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteamy-these are adorable. i have a baby shower to go to and the girl doesn't know what she is having, so that makes it hard to get something or even make something. what baby doesn't need a stocking? mine didn't have one until most of them were 3 because i was so slack.
ReplyDeleteokay, so i am going to copy your tutorial and make it today (the shower is tomorrow, of course).
This is awesome! These are beautiful stockings and the instructions are wonderful-adding it to the neverending list....
ReplyDeletethey are so great!!! I love that fabric!
ReplyDeleteI love love these stockings and the fabric you used for them. Thank you for the tutorial. You are such a giving person.
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ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Great job...wish I had time to make some of these!!!
ReplyDeleteAnne
wow the star gives them a pretty cute touch!!!thanks for the tutorial i gotta try this
ReplyDeleteAmy, love the tutorial. The stockings are adorable. Love the star on top and the lining.
ReplyDeleteToo late for this year, but a definite project for next!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your project tute! It will give me a jump on next Christmas! 8-)
ReplyDeleteThese look soooo fun!! I just did your Bible cover and it turned out great. These will be my next project. Thank you for sharing!!
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