Christmas 2013 DIY Crafts #4

  Last Christmas, I made stockings for me and Jackey.  This year, I also wanted to make stocking but these ones are actually very small- a bit bigger than my thumb.  These stockings are cute, simple to make and versatile as well.  They can be used as ornaments for your tree and magnets for your fridge!  You can even stuff them with small sized candy canes and give them away as little treats!

FINISHED PRODUCTS:

MATERIALS USED:
- felt pieces bought from Michaels (can also be found at Wal-Mart and Dollarama)
- ribbon from Michaels
- magnet sheet from Michaels

HOW TO MAKE IT:

Step 1)
- select a piece of felt in the color of your choice
- use a pencil to draw out the shape of a stocking to the size you like (draw a slightly wider silhouette than the desired size because after you sew it, the stocking will be smaller)
- cut out the stocking outline and use that to trace and cut out a second piece of the same size

Step 2):

- using a needle and similar colored thread, sew the 2 pieces together but leave the top separated

- try to sew evenly on all the sides (once again, do not sew the top opening)

- when you are done, flip the stocking inside out so that all the stitches are facing the inside

Step 3):

- select a ribbon of your choice 

- cut off a piece that fit exactly around the mouth of the stocking with a bit overlap

- use a hot glue gun to glue the ribbon in place

Step 4):
- select another ribbon of your choice and cut off a piece for the handle of the stocking (this will depend on how long you want the handle to be)
- glue or sew the ribbon on the inside of the stocking and make sure the handle is secure


Step 5):
- from your magnet sheet, cut out two small pieces of magnets and glue it to the back of your stocking using a hot glue gun

IT'S DONE!!