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How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

Introduction

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

This finished stocking measures 19"h x 12"w. If you want a smaller mean, simply scale the pattern when printing to the desired size (70%, 80%, 90%, etc.). Download and print pattern.

Step 1

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

Use pattern to cut fabric

Cut out your fabric using the pattern pieces. Cut two mirror images for the outside of the stocking, two mirror images for the lining, and one piece for the loop.

Step 2

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

Cut Strip

Cut a rectangular piece of knit fabric for the fringe. If you want more fringe, cut two fringe pattern pieces and duplicate them.

Following the pattern instructions, use scissors or a rotary cutter to cut long slits in the fabric leaving the top inch untouched.

Step 3

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

Pin and lining sewing

Place two pieces of siding together on the right and pin around the side edges. Leave the top open, as well as a 5" slit along the back edge. Sew the two pieces together. Trim the seam allowance.

Stage 4

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

Pin and sew outside

Place two outer pieces of stocking right together and pin around the side edges. Leave the top open and sew. Trim the seam allowance.

Step 5

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

Double stripe

Fold the fringe in half, matching the top side edge. Pin the top 1" edge together at the side edge and sew.

Step 6

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

Attach fringe to stocking

Turn the outer stocking clockwise and pull out all the edges. Slide the fringe around the top of the stocking and pin the top edge in place. Sew 1/8" from the top edge to secure.

Step 7

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

Do the loop

Fold the storage loop in the middle of the right sides together and pin the long side edge and sew. Use a safety pin to rotate the storage loop tube clockwise and press.

Step 8

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

Attach lasso to media

Match the bottom raw edges of your storage loop, creating the actual loop. Pin the raw edges to the top back edge of the outer stocking. Sew 1/8" from the top edge to secure.

Step 9

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

Attach lining to outside

Slide the liner inside out, around the outer right side sock, matching all seams. Make sure all the fringes and the bow are inside the stocking. Pin around the top edge and sew.

Step 10

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking

Exit and sew closed

Turn the stocking right side out through the opening in the lining. Closed whip liner opening. Push the inner lining of the stocking and press.

How to Make a Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking