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How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Introduction

Handmade Christmas

Dip-dying is an easy and inexpensive way to add custom colors to your décor. Create a bunch of socks in a color palette or use a different color for each member of the family.

Step 1

How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Tools and materials

For this color block ship, you will need the downloadable stock pattern; a pack of Rit Dye; 1/2 yard of outer cotton fabric; 1/2 yard of cotton fabric lining; 1 yard of interlocking or cotton batting (optional for a sturdier sock); and sewing basics (pins, scissors, thread, and a sewing machine).

Step 2

How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Cut pieces of stocking

Print the pattern pieces. Cut two outer stocking pattern pieces, two lining stocking pieces, two optional padding or cotton pieces, and one stocking loop piece.

Step 3

How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Cotton batting or interconnection

If using interfacing, follow cotton or interfacing instructions and adhere to wrong side of each siding pattern piece.

Stage 4

How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Pin Lining

Place the lining pieces to the right and gather around the outer edge, leaving the bottom of the foot open. Sew around Don't sew the top closed, just sew around the side edges.

Step 5

How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Do the loop

Fold the stocking loop in half, right sides together. Pin and sew the outer edge. Use a safety pin or fabric spinner to turn the loop clockwise so that the seam is on the inside of the tube. press.

Step 6

How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Attach loop

Fold the tube in half so the raw ends meet to create a loop. Lay the raw edges along the top back of one of the exterior storage pieces. Put it in place and glue them along the top edge.

Step 7

How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Sew outer pieces

Lay the outer stocking pieces on the right side, tuck them around the outer edges, and then sew the pieces together. Don't sew the top edge, just around the sides.

Step 8

How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Turn right

Turn the stocking right side out, using your hand to gently press all the curves and inside edges. press.

Step 9

How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Add lining

Slide the liner sock around the outer sock so they are snug together. Match up the side seams and bring the top edges together. Sew Around Turn the stocking right side out and snap the opening at the foot of the lining closed. Press the inner lining of the stocking and press.

Step 10

How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Tint

Follow the preparation instructions on the fabric dye package. Gently dip one edge of your stocking into the dye and let it sit for the allotted time. Pull out and rinse until water runs clear. Wash and hang to dry.

Step 11

How to Sew an Easy Color Block Christmas Stocking

Voila!

And there you have it. Lock in colors, give them a good '70s tie dye, or even stripe down your stocking by folding it in half or thirds when dipping. Either way, your family will love it.