Christmas stockings can be fun and easy to make. With just a little fleece and some embroidery thread, you can sew this fleece in no time!
Jess Abbott
Print the pattern pieces, pin them to the fabric, and cut out the two pieces.
Jess Abbott
Place the two pieces of fleece stocking on the right and sew them around the outside edges. Do not sew the top edge.
Jess Abbott
For a really simple stocking, skip these steps below for embroidery floss around the edges of the stocking. But I do recommend it as it adds a nice extra touch and only takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Jess Abbott
To start the blanket stitch, thread a needle with the embroidery floss and tie a knot at the end. Pull the embroidery thread along the edge seam of the stocking where you want to start. Insert the needle to the right of where you pulled the thread, about 1/2” away. Pull the yarn all the way through until you have a bit of yarn loop left. With the needle now at the back of your project, slide the needle through the thread of the yarn. Gently pull the needle up. That was just to start the stitch; Now all the following steps will be repeated steps. At the back of the project, insert the needle 1/2” to the right of the stitch.
Jess Abbott
Pull the needle through, but very loosely, leaving a small slack thread of yarn at the top. From the front of your project, take your needle and slide through the top of the yarn loop. Pull the needle through, gently pulling it taut. Now insert the needle into the back of your project 1/2" away from your last stitch. Pull the needle out and leave a little slack loop at the top once again. From the front of your project, take the needle and slide it through the top loop.
Jess Abbott
Keep repeating these steps until you go all the way around your storage. Go around the top opening of the stocking, like this.
Jess Abbott
Fold down the top of your stocking 1 to 2 inches. If you haven't done so before, cut out the storage loop from the pattern pieces and the fleece stocking.
Jess Abbott
Fold the stocking loop in half, bringing the short ends together.
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Place the storage loop of the short ends together, inside the back storage seam. Sew to secure in place.
Jess Abbott
Place the storage loop of the short ends together, inside the back storage seam. Sew to secure in place.
Once your loop is in place, your stocking is ready to hang! While great for home decor, these stockings are also great for carrying special gifts for loved ones. They will love the handmade touch..
