- 1). Make pattern. By using a piece of cardboard or poster board, draw out or trace the pattern of a stocking. Cut out carefully with scissors and place on fabric.
- 2). Cut out fabric. Place two pieces of fabric or a folded piece of fabric onto the cardboard pattern. Carefully cut out the material according to the pattern. In effort to keep the pieces of material secured while cutting, pin the fabric on to the cardboard.
- 3). Add embellishments. To add a true rustic touch to the stockings, hand stitch a "patch" on the toe or heel of the stocking by using embroidery thread.
- 4). Sew. Position stocking fabric right side out and secure with straight pins. Sew a straight stitch just inside of the cut edges.
- 5). Fray edges. To give the stockings their rustic charm, pull the thread on the edges of the stockings to fray the sides.
- 6). Sew cuff. Cut out two cuff pieces from coordinating fabric. Sew a straight stitch around the bottom of the two pieces of material. With the right sides together sew a seam attaching the bottom of the cuff to the top of the stocking. Fold the cuff in half and sew the side seam, with a 1/2 inch seam allowance. Turn right side out and press with an iron. Fray the bottom of the cuff by pulling the thread of the material.
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