It took me awhile to decide on fabric. I wanted something simple, that didn't scream "CHRISTMAS" or "SANTA". I wanted them to go with the rest of the décor in my house which leans toward country. I saw this snowflake flannel and knew it was perfect. I decided to go with a tan flannel for the lining because all of my house is in maroons, navy, browns, tans, etc. Plus I just hate white.
I put the finishing touches on them a few nights ago and was so glad to get them hanging up. One day I will have one of the those super cute stocking hangers but until then tacks worked just fine.
I downloaded the pattern for the stockings here. I didn't actually follow the tutorial because I've made a stocking before but their are dozens of them out there you can find with a simple google search. The only thing I didn't like about the ones I made, is for my own personal taste, I wanted them to be a bit wider at the top. On the bright side I can't, and don't need, to fill them jam packed with stuff.
For the loop to hang them up I cut a strip of fabric 2 inches by 7 inches. Stitched it right sides together down the long side. Turned it right side out, folded the 2 ends under about an 1/8" to 1/4" and stitched it to finish the ends.
Then I attached it by hand sewing a red button on the side.
I also hand embroidered our names on the tops with red thread so they would stand out.
I even made one for our little one on the way and just left the name off since we don't know the gender of the baby yet. I knew if I waited until next year to make the stocking I would never get it done.
I'm really happy we all finally have matching stockings hanging up...And it only took me 3 years to do it.
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