Directions
Cut
Using pattern provided; cut out 2 of the stocking body pieces and a 1/2"x 8" rectangle (will act as stocking loop) from the main color of felt. Cut out knitting needle, topper and yarn appliqués (or desired shapes) from felt squares.
Iron
Trace around appliqués onto iron-on adhesiveand cut out. Following directions on package, iron adhesive onto appliqués and then onto stocking body front. This step is just to help out with the sewing process, so don't worry if your edges aren't perfectly stuck down.
Sew
Machine sew appliqués onto stocking body front. Get creative and use the machine for decorative stitching--instead of always sewing around the perimeter of appliqué, try sewing "Xs", zig-zagging, loop-d-looping or spiraling with the stitches. If you're adding additional accouterments like ric-rac, ribbon or buttons--this is also when you'd want to attach those.
Once you're happy with how your stocking front looks, place it (with wrong-sides facing) on top of the stocking body back. Fold loop piece in half length-wise, and insert it between the front and back pieces, at the upper right corner. Using a 1/4" seam allowance and starting where the loop is, sew around the perimeter of the stocking. Snip remaining threads.
Hang. Take a bow for your craftiness. Enjoy. |
