Dare to Make It: Holiday

How to Embroider a Festive Polarfleece Stocking

Jennifer Stern, contributor

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My Boyds Bear has found a very cozy home in this fleece stocking!

Jen Stern

The chenille cuff is a nice contrast to the plain white fleece.

Jen Stern

Use the pattern that you can download to cut out the fleece stocking.

Jen Stern

My Boyds Bear has found a very cozy home in this fleece stocking!

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Start by cutting out the stocking using the pattern that you downloaded (or you can use any stocking pattern you already have). Lay the pattern piece on a double layer of fleece and cut out two at once. Cut out the lining fabric the same way.

Notice that the pattern has a 1/2-inch seam allowance. This makes it easier to sew without missing one layer if they slip a little—we'll trim it to 1/4 inch after we sew the stocking together.

Import the design you are going to use into your embroidery machine. I hooped a layer of mesh cut-away and used temporary adhesive spray to adhere the stocking into the hoop. Then I positioned a single design on the screen and copy/pasted three more to get an overall design I was happy with. Depending on the size of your largest hoop, you might have to rehoop to embroider all the way up the stocking. Layer a piece of clear wash-away stabilizer over the fleece before you start to embroider.

If you have a baste-in-the-hoop feature, it's really helpful to hold the wash-away stabilizer into the top of the fabric.

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Comments (9)

JenniferStern writes: Wow, thank for all the comments...I appreciate all the feed back, and thank you Arvid10 for trouble shooting the printing issue! As far as finding the design on embroideryonline.com, the design is swirl dot FB117. If you put that info in the search it will come up! Happy Sewing and Happy Holidays to all!
Posted: 10:15 pm on December 8th

redandredder writes: On clipping inside or outside curves, I use a craft knife and start at the seam and cut toward the ouside. The seam never gets cut and this goes much faster than using scissors to clip. My tip was published in Threads a few months ago. Pam
Posted: 12:39 pm on December 7th

arvid10 writes: Strongimpression: Here's how I do it. Block out what you want, with your cursor over the blocked text right click. In the dropdown menu that appears left click copy. Then open write mail and right click in the message area. Left click and select paste. Print as you would print any email. I find this works for the most stubborn files.
Posted: 12:41 am on December 1st

strongimpression writes: I love this stocking but I am having trouble printing the directions. I can print page one without problem, but the last 4 pages will not print. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you, Lorraine
Posted: 1:50 pm on November 30th

lizashcryscas writes: Hi,
Please tell me where top find the embroidery designs you used. I love your stocking.
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Posted: 9:16 pm on November 29th

llhanner writes: I really like the stocking and you instructions are great! I have been trying to find the designs that you used with no success. Can you tell me what to look for on Embroidery Online?
Posted: 5:01 pm on November 29th

granitatogo writes: This is a lovely design, like snowflakes swirling. the stocking is more suitable for my grown up daughters! I've been looking for such a pattern! I'm going to make three or four of these so I can tuck our favorite little bears into them. It does look cozy!
Posted: 3:21 am on November 29th

JenniferStern writes: Thank you so much, happy holidays to you as well!
Posted: 7:19 pm on November 21st

susanar writes: I really love this. The one you have made is beautiful. I can picture a lot of options with this pattern. Your instructions were excellent. Good luck with all your projects and have a Wonderful Holiday.
Posted: 12:19 am on November 20th

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