Materials List
- 1 yard* of Spoonflower’s Fleece (we’re using Vintage Bells by cathleenbronsky)
- 1 fat quarter of Fleece for the cuff (we’re using unprinted Fleece but you could also use a coordinating design)
- A small piece of scrap fabric (to create a strap for hanging the stocking up; we’re using Organic Cotton Sateen, but anything would work)
- Free printable stocking pattern
- Pins
- Thread
- Scissors or rotary blade
- Measuring tape
Pro tip: With the Fill-A-Yard® template, you can create two coordinating fleece stockings!
1. Cut out your pattern pieces.
Fold your fabric in half (either right sides or wrong sides together, it doesn’t matter for this step) and cut out your pieces.
Pieces you’ll be cutting out:
- Sock (cut 2)
- Cuff (cut 2)
- Strap (not pictured above; we used a scrap of Organic Cotton Sateen folded over to create a strap for hanging the stocking up, but you can use anything sturdy!)
2. Sew the stocking sock together.
Pin the right sides together and sew the stocking sock pieces together.
3. Create the strap, then topstitch.
Next, we’re going to prep our strap. Take the fabric you cut for your strap, fold it in half lengthwise and iron. Open up your strap and fold in the two long edges to meet at the center crease. Next, fold in half so the raw edges are enclosed and iron.
Topstitch the length of your strap to secure the edge. You should end up with something like the strap below!
4. Sew the cuff pieces together.
Pin both cuff pieces, right sides together, and stitch down the short sides.
5. Pin the strap to the stocking sock.
Now we’re going to pin the strap to the stocking sock and sandwich it between the sock and the cuff. That way, when we flip it inside out, it’ll look clean and all raw edges will be hidden inside the cuff. We recommend pinning your strap on the heel seam of the sock.
6. Pin the cuff.
Pin the cuff to the sock, matching the side seams and covering the strap.
7. Sew in place.
8. Turn your stocking right side out.
Finally, turn your stocking right side out. Here, you can hem the bottom of your cuff, or leave it unhemmed since Spoonflower’s Fleece doesn’t fray (consider it our gift to you!). Now, just make a couple more for your family and friends in case they get jealous.
Holiday complete! Optional: Roasting chestnuts on an open fire.
Does one yard make one stockings or two? Thanks!
Hi Alex! One yard of fleece should yield at least two stockings, maybe even three depending on how you lay down the pattern on your fabric before cutting.
Crafty regards,
Anna
Spoonflower
What seam allowance did you use? 1/2″? 1/4″
Hi Geraly,
We used a 1/2″ seam allowance for the stocking. I hope that helps, but if you have any more questions don’t hesitate to ask!
I tried to download the pattern, but it says the PDF file is invalid or corrupt. Help!
Danie,
We’re sorry for the trouble! Here is an updated link to the digital pattern.
There is nothing listed for the cuff. White fleece?
Hi Mary,
You can use the remaining fabric left over from your stockings, remnant fabric from your stash or unprinted fabric!
Perfect instructions turned out great!
What is the measurement of the stocking? Do we need to scale the print put? When I print the patteren, it looks huge.
Thanks!
I think it looks huge because of the seam allowance. I made it and it looks fine after sewing together.