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DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

Introduction

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

This finished stocking measures 19" tall x 12" wide. For a smaller size, scale the pattern when printing (e.g., 70%, 80%, or 90%). Download and print the pattern to get started on this boho-inspired holiday craft.

Step 1

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

Cut fabric using the pattern

Use the pattern to cut your fabric: two mirror-image pieces for the stocking exterior, two for the lining, and one for the hanging loop.

Step 2

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

Cut the fringe strip

Cut a rectangular piece of knit fabric for the fringe. For denser fringe, cut two fringe pattern pieces and repeat as needed. Following the pattern, use scissors or a rotary cutter to make long slits, leaving the top inch intact.

Step 3

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

Sew the lining

Place the two lining pieces right sides together and pin along the side edges. Leave the top open and a 5" slit along the back edge. Sew them together, then trim the seam allowances.

Step 4

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

Sew the exterior

Place the two exterior pieces right sides together and pin along the side edges, leaving the top open. Sew, then trim the seam allowances.

Step 5

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

Fold the fringe

Fold the fringe strip in half lengthwise, matching the top edges. Pin and sew the top 1" edge along the fold.

Step 6

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

Attach fringe to stocking exterior

Turn the exterior stocking right side out and smooth the edges. Slide the fringe around the top edge, pin in place, and sew 1/8" from the top edge to secure.

Step 7

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

Prepare the hanging loop

Fold the loop fabric in half right sides together and pin the long edge. Sew, then use a safety pin to turn the tube right side out and press flat.

Step 8

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

Attach loop to stocking

Align the raw edges of the loop at the top back edge of the exterior stocking to form the hanging loop. Pin and sew 1/8" from the top edge.

Step 9

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

Join lining to exterior

With the lining inside out, slide it over the right-side-out exterior stocking, matching seams. Ensure the fringe and loop are tucked inside. Pin the top edges and sew around.

Step 10

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial

Finish the stocking

Turn the stocking right side out through the lining's opening. Whipstitch the lining opening closed, push the lining inside, and press for a professional finish.

DIY Hippie Fringe Christmas Stocking: Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial