A new version of the Christmas Stocking

A long felt stocking with Crochet Lace Borders and bells.

A Loooooong Christmas Stocking

1

Draw the template onto a double layer of felt so that the back of the stocking is lying against the fold of the felt.

A Loooooong Christmas Stocking

2

Cut two small pieces of felt in another pattern or colour, measuring 11 x 24cm and approx. 7.5 x 24cm. Measure the crochet lace border to the same length as the pieces of felt. Cut two pieces.

A Loooooong Christmas Stocking

3

Lay all the parts onto the open felt stocking and sew it all on either on the sewing machine or by hand.

A Loooooong Christmas Stocking

4

Fold the edge at the top and sew.

A Loooooong Christmas Stocking

5

Fold the Christmas stocking right side against right side and sew it together – it can easily be sewn together by hand.

A Loooooong Christmas Stocking

6

Turn the stocking right side out and sew bells onto the lower crochet lace border.

A Loooooong Christmas Stocking

7

Finish the stocking by sewing a loop of felt onto the upper edge for hanging.

A Loooooong Christmas Stocking