• Home
  • Chickens
    • Chicken Breeds
    • Hatching
    • Poultry Shows & Homesteading Faires
  • Nigerian Dwarf Goats
    • Our Goat Herd
      • Does
      • Bucks
      • Reference Goats
    • Goat Blog
    • 2021 Nigerian Dwarf Goats for Sale
      • Nigerian Dwarf Goat Sales Policy
  • Modern Homesteading
    • Aquaponics
    • Farm Animals
      • Ducks
      • Pigs
      • Quail
      • Turkeys
    • Flower Gardens
      • Our Gardens
      • Not Our Gardens
      • Bloom Day
      • Pacific NW Plants
    • Home Grown Food
      • How Our Garden Grows
    • Homestead Updates
      • 2014 Monthly Updates
      • 2016 Weekly Updates
  • This Life
    • Home Education
      • Field Trips
      • Geography
      • Literature & Books
      • Science
      • US History
      • World Studies
    • hobbies
      • Geocaching & Letterboxing
      • Handmade
        • Canvas
        • Cement
        • Kid Crafts
        • Paper
        • Sewing
        • Wood
      • Home Decor
      • Photo Fun
        • Ridgetop Digital Shop on Etsy
        • Photos
        • Weather & Sky Shots
      • Running
    • Wildlife
      • Birds
You are here: Home / hobbies / Handmade / Patchwork Stockings

December 2, 2012 by: RidgetopFarm&Garden

Patchwork Stockings

Patchwork Stockings Title

A number of years ago I bought myself a used sewing machine. One of the first projects I made were stockings for the 5 of us. I have always wanted to make us stockings. Woo hoo! I finally made them & years later I still love them.

The pattern I used was Joann’s Debbie Mumm Stocking. Overall, the stockings were fairly easy to make. My two biggest problems were reading the directions correctly & the applique snowmen. For some reason I have a hard time understanding pattern directions. There is always some part that throws me off & I end up undoing what I’ve just sewn together. I have never appliqued, but I decided to give it a try. There was a little bit of a learning curve, but I got it figured out.

CUTTING FABRIC & PATCHWORK

The first step in creating the 5 stockings was to cut 660 2.5″ squares, using 15 different fabrics.

Then I sewed 6 squares into a strip, continuing with all the squares. Next, I sewed 11 of the strips together to make one big rectangle shaped piece of fabric. I then cut the stocking pattern out of that rectangle. I also did this for the back of the stockings.

Next, I cut the stocking pattern out of my lining fabric & batting. I also cut the pieces for the cuff out of lining fabric & batting.

Patchwork Stockings1

 

APPLIQUE

Right or wrong, this is how I sewed my appliques. I began by cutting out my shapes from fabric and the heat & bond. Then I placed the heat & bond on top of the patchwork stocking and placed the snowman fabric on top of the heat & bond. I had never used heat & bond. But, it was amazingly simple – literally, the iron heated the material up & it bonded to my fabric. After the snowman was fused on, I sewed around the edges. It took me a few practice tries on scrap fabric to get the stitch just right. Also, the inner corners were tricky but I faked my way through it.

Next, I used the heat & bond to fuse on the hat and scarf. Then, sewed around them. The outside corners were the tricky parts for me this time. And finally, I sewed on buttons & beads for the detail. After finishing the snowman, I placed the front and back of the patchwork stocking right sides together and sewed them to make the outside of the stocking.

Patchwork Stockings2

 

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Putting all these pieces together was the hardest thing for me to figure out. One day I’m hoping I can get through a project without any mistakes.

The Lining ~ Here was my biggest mistake: The directions said “Sew the lining with right sides together leaving an opening for turning.” So, my thought process told me – Duh! there’s a huge opening at the top of the stocking. I was smart enough to realize I didn’t want to sew together the top of the stocking. But, what I didn’t realize was that it actually meant to leave another opening near the bottom.

The Cuff ~ Again, I didn’t understand the directions. So, I just did what worked for me. Which, in the end, is what I think the directions might have been saying anyway – it’s just not the way I read them. I think the main difference between what I did and what the directions say is that I sewed my fabric loop together before placing the batting on the fabric. That way it was out of my way while I was sewing. I wish I would have taken a pic of this stage because it was really simple, but the directions through me off.

The Hanging Tab ~ Directions say: “Cut out 2″ x 8″ fabric piece for the hanging tab. Fold in half lengthwise and sew a  1/4″, turn” This one I actually figured out on the first try.

Putting it all Together ~ This is where the fact that I hadn’t left an opening at the bottom of my lining messed me up. I read & actually understood the directions. But, when it came time to turn my stocking I obviously couldn’t turn it because there wasn’t an opening to turn it through. So, I took it apart, reread the directions, & after lots of frustration I finally figured out that I had it together right in the first place. I just hadn’t left the opening in the bottom of the lining. After making the first one, the others were easy to finish.
Patchwork Stockings3

 

FINISHED STOCKINGS

I am pleased with the way they turned out even with the couple of small problems. One day maybe I’ll make a matching tree skirt.

Patchwork Stockings4

 

Related Posts

  • Christmas Sewing ProjectsChristmas Sewing Projects
  • DIY DollhouseDIY Dollhouse
  • Recycled Feed Sack Turned Herb BagRecycled Feed Sack Turned Herb Bag
  • 12 Days: Christmas Tree Canvas Painting Tutorial12 Days: Christmas Tree Canvas Painting Tutorial

Let’s Connect

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • YouTube

Search Ridgetop Farm & Garden

LATEST INSTAGRAM PHOTOS

ridgetop_farm_and_garden

Jennifer
Spring has sprung. 🌸 🌼🌷 . #ridgetopfarman Spring has sprung. 🌸 🌼🌷
.
#ridgetopfarmandgarden #springflowers #pacificnorthwest #beautifulafternoon
This red is amazing. ❤ . #ridgetopfarmandgarden This red is amazing. ❤
.
#ridgetopfarmandgarden #nofilter
The deer are enjoying crab apples today. ❤ . #ri The deer are enjoying crab apples today. ❤
.
#ridgetopfarmandgarden #ridgetopwild #blacktaildeer #fallinoregon #pnw #nature
Things are just ducky. 🦆 . #ridgetopfarmandgard Things are just ducky. 🦆
.
#ridgetopfarmandgarden
4 goat girl friends just chillin'. Clifford, Georg 4 goat girl friends just chillin'. Clifford, Georgia, Bunny, and the queen Willow.
.
#ridgetopfarmandgarden #ridgetopgoats #nigeriandwarfgoats #farmlife #goatsofinstagram #summer
This handsome fella is one of our spring kids that This handsome fella is one of our spring kids that we are planning to keep. Earlier this week I enjoyed a visit with 3 of our kids that moved to a new home. They looked great and seem to be settling in perfectly.
.
#ridgetopfarmandgarden #ridgetopgoats #nigeriandwarfgoats #farmlife
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Archives

Tags

31 Days 2016 update animal science Aquaponics Back Yard birds of 2013 Bird Village Black Copper Marans Bloom Day Blue Copper Marans Chickens Chicks Crafts DIY Ducks Easter Egger Eggs Europe Farm Flowers Food Garden Front Pond Front Yard genetically speaking Goats Greenhouse Handmade Hatch herbs Holidays Home School Incubator Kids Marans Nigerian Dwarf Goat Oregon Paint Race Recap Run Shade Garden Tilapia Travel Vegetables Wild Birds Wildlife

Ridgetop Digital Shop

Check out Ridgetop Digital Shop for party decor & photo booth props ⬇️

http://www.ridgetopfarmandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ridgetop-Digital-Shop-Nacho-Graduation-Party-Decor.mp4

Candling Eggs

Candling Eggs

Disclaimer

The data given at Ridgetop Farm and Garden is for general information and entertainment purposes only. Although it is based on our own knowledge and experiences, this information is our opinion only and should not be used as legal or medical advice.

Printable Goat Records

Printable Goat Records

Copyright

Unless otherwise noted, Ridgetop Farm and Garden is the legal copyright holder of all materials on this website. It may not be used, reprinted, modified or published without our written consent. However, if you enjoy something we post and would like to share it on your own social media site, please do so, but you must link to our original post.

Herb Barrels

Herb Barrels

Disclosure

Ridgetop Farm & Garden is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Many of our blog posts contain advertisements or affiliate links, which means we will make a small commission if you buy any products that have been linked to on this blog.
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact

© 2022 · Fun Genesis WordPress Theme by, Pretty Darn Cute Design