Full Christmas Stockings
Fabrics
Any fabric type can be used for a larger stocking. For smaller stockings, thinner fabric works better.
- 2 fabric cuts for the stocking front and back
- 1 fabric piece for the cuff and ribbon
- Tear-away stabilizer, tape, scissors, batting (optional)
Ready Sizes
| 7 inches | 5 x 7 |
| 8 inches | 5.5 x 8 |
| 9 inches | 6.5 x 9 |
| 10 inches | 7 x 10 |
| 11 inches | 8 x 11 |
| 12 inches | 8.5 x 12 |
| 14 inches | 9 x 14 |
Fabric Sizes
| Size | Main fabric (2 pieces) | Cuff |
|---|---|---|
| 7 inches | min. 6.5 x 16 | min. 6.5 x 6 |
| 8 inches | min. 7 x 18 | min. 7 x 6.5 |
| 9 inches | min. 8 x 20 | min. 8 x 7 |
| 10 inches | min. 9 x 22 | min. 9 x 8 |
| 11 inches | min. 10 x 24 | min. 10 x 8 |
| 12 inches | min. 10 x 26 | min. 10 x 8.5 |
| 14 inches | min. 11 x 30 | min. 11 x 8.5 |
Stitching
Hoop only tear-away stabilizer. Lay the stocking fabric inside the outline.
Position the fabric so the bottom sits fully inside the hoop and the upper part extends beyond the hoop for later steps (see example below).
Step 2
Use tape or pins to keep the fabric flat and secure during stitching.
Step 3
Embroider the stocking outline. Depending on the purchased design, stitch the decorations and add a monogram.
Now it’s time to make the cuff.
Step 4
Fold the cuff fabric piece in half lengthwise.
Place the cuff’s raw edge along the upper stocking edge. Overlap with a ~⅓ inch seam allowance, right side facing down.
Step 5
Use tape to hold the cuff securely in place.
Stitch a straight seam to tack down the cuff.
Step 6
Turn the cuff down to the right side.
Fix the cuff in place with tape to keep it flat for stitching.
Step 7
Tack down the cuff by stitching Color 4.
Tape a folded 3-inch ribbon loop for hanging (optional).
Step 8
Opening to turn the stocking right side later.
Take the long fabric side that remains outside the hoop and cover the stocking.
Step 9
The fabric piece will be longer than needed, so trim it slightly. Identify the stocking bottom and mark a line ⅔–1 inch below the stocking bottom, as shown.
Trim along your marked line.
Step 10
You’ll need this opening to turn the stocking right side; it will be hidden inside—don’t worry.
Open your stocking again to lay the second fabric piece.
Step 11
Take the second fabric piece and fold it in half. Lay the folded edge along the upper part of the stocking.
Stitch the entire stocking outline to tack down the lining.
Photo closer below.
Step 12
Take the long fabric side again from outside the hoop and cover the stocking.
Step 13
Pin it in place.
Step 14
Turn the bottom edge back to see the bottom of the stocking.
Detailed photo below.
Step 15
Use tape or pins to make sure the fabric stays flat while stitching.
Step 16
Stitch the last stocking outline.
Step 17
Unhoop the stocking. Gently tear away the stabilizer. Cut out the shape with a ~⅓ inch seam allowance.
Clip into the seam allowances along the curves.
Step 18
Make cuts as close as possible to the seam (see detail below).
Be careful not to cut the seam.
Step 19
Turn right side in two steps: first through the opening (this will be hidden inside).
Stitch the opening closed.
Step 20
Then turn completely right side through the upper part of the stocking.
Step 21
Kids will be excited to get cute Christmas stockings!
