I saw some really cute Faux Fur Stockings in the Pottery Barn catalog the other day and decided I needed to make one for myself. I went on the hunt for some faux fur and picked some up on Black Friday at a fabric store in my hometown. I scored it on sale (24/yard to 13/yard!) and also added some soft-canvas type material for a liner and the fold over part.
I am not a great seamstress. I have to pull out my sewing machine manual each time I need to add new thread because I don’t have it memorized. 😉 So if that tells you anything about my sewing machine skills, then I’m sure you can make a stocking too. 😉
Here’s what you’ll need:
Sewing machine
Fabric pencil
Faux fur fabric (I bought an entire yard, although I only needed half a yard for the size of my stocking…to make one)
Liner/fold over fabric
Straight pins
Scissors
Sparkly ribbon
Here’s what I did:
I went to Pinterest to hunt for a stocking pattern. I pulled one up on my phone and free-handed a stocking on the back of my faux fur piece.
I cut out the stocking, and then flipped it over (so the furry side is up) and traced around the one I just cut.
I cut the 2nd stocking out.
I then took my backing fabric and traced my stocking pieces on it. I left about a 6 inch tail at the top so I could fold it over the front of the stocking. I made sure that I folded it in a way that allowed there to be a fold at the bottom instead of showing the rough cut edge.
Now, I was going to line both sides of my stocking before I pieced them together, but then I realized the thickness wouldn’t allow me to line the second side. (I couldn’t fit it under the foot of my sewing machine…it is a vintage sewing machine and no where in the manual did it say I could raise it any (in the width). So I just made do by lining only one side.
I cut the liner stockings out and then cut them down about 1/4″.
I then pinned the liner to the stocking (inside part) and sewed it up.
When I got to the top, I folded the liner over and then sewed it on the front side. Keep to the furthest edge, because you don’t want that seam to be seen. It should be hidden once you turn the stocking inside out.
Repeat for the other side.
Then place the stocking pieces together, furry sides facing each other. Pin together if you can (I couldn’t so I just winged it).
Sew together and then pull inside out so the furry part is now facing out.
Add your sparkly ribbon to the top and have monogrammed or hand-embroider.
Happy Stocking making!!
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This turned out amazing! I’ve been wanting to make my own stockings for a couple years now; eventually it will happen.
I LOVE THIS. So pretty! I had no idea that you could buy faux fur fabric but now I want to buy it all and faux fur all the things.
So stinking adorable! I had no clue you could buy fabric like this and it could be so easy to recreate something like that!! So creative!
My mother-in-law had Pottery Barn’s holiday catalog (I assume that’s what it was) and I mentally spent a gazillion dollars before page 10. HOLY SMOKES!!!!!! That’s a very cute stocking, I think I’ll get some new ones once Christmas is over and the sales are going. I also like the look of the cable knit sweater stockings. Something simple, no more cartoon snowmen and Santa. HA!!!!!
That is super cute!!
This is totally my style! Love!
You did such a great job, my friend! LOVE IT!!!!!
Oh my goodness, Taylor! I just love this!
Love this! You are so clever!
Never been to Pottery Barn, but now I feel like I need to go!
This is so pretty! I love it!
A little faux fur never hurt anybody! Love these!
Such a sweet idea, love this 🙂
very neat! thanks for sharing!
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I’m totally in love with this! Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you being a part of our party, and I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We love partying with you!
Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you for another awesome DIY Project shared on #PureBlogLove DIY craft and Recipe Link Party ! I am fast falling head of heals in love with your awesome blog!!! See you next Thursday!!!
Looks fluffy and nice. Thank you for linking up with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again next week .
Yea, love them! Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party Shared.