Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Christmas Stocking

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

Sewing a Christmas Stocking is your opportunity to make it as simple or as elaborate as you possibly can... maybe even some where in between. There are many ways to embellish a Christmas Stocking. Explore and make a memory stocking that just may become a family heirloom.

Materials
You may also enjoy the Free Pattern and Directions to Sew an Operation Holiday Stocking for the Troops which is a smaller stocking that can fit in a pocket. This free pattern is a great one for charity that is within reach to fill with donations.

• 1/2 yard* of fabric for the main body of the stocking
  
  
• 1/4 yard* fabric for the top of the stocking
  
  
• 1/4 yard* of lining fabric to compliment the top of the stocking.
  
  
• Thread to match both fabrics
  
  
• Print out of the pattern
  
  
• Optional: Appliques and embellishments to taste

*The fabric requirements will make more than one stocking.

Note: All instructions are for 1/4" seams.

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• Gather the Materials
• Prepare the Pattern
• Cutting the Fabric
• Assemble the Body of the Christmas Stocking
• Assemble the Stocking Top Pieces
• Attach the Top of the Stocking to the Body of the Stocking
• Tips and Ideas

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