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I made Willa’s stocking for her first Christmas.

How to:

1) I drew a stocking shape out on paper and used that to trace the fabric and cut out 2 stocking shapes.  Be considerate of the seam allowances and also of the width of the stocking.  You want to be able to fit stuff inside.

2) Type out the name or initials (if you prefer) in large font (200-300 point) and printed it.  Next, cut out all the letters very carefully.  Make sure that they are going to fit by comparing the printout to the stocking. 

3) Then, tape the first letter with a piece of packing tape that completely covers the letter to the white felt so that you can cut the letter out of the felt.  This part is delicate.  Repeat with each letter.

4) Sew the first letter to a piece of red felt.  Cut out the letter leaving a small border of red felt to achieve the outlined effect. Repeat with each letter.

5) Sew the letters to the front of the stocking.  Regularly check the spacing to ensure that you have enough room for all of the letters.

6) Sew the stocking pieces together by placing the side with the letter inward. Leave about 1/4” seam allowance and don’t sew up the top.  Turn it inside out and attach a small piece of ribbon or string at the top left corner to hang the stocking.

I just used initials for my stocking and Joseph’s. 

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