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How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Introduction

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

This is the perfect way to get the color right in your holiday décor. Combine small strips of tape in a simple sewing stitch pattern to get the look you want. We use bright colors and patterns for a chic bohemian vibe, but any color palette can be achieved.

Step 1

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Gather materials and print pattern

This finished stocking measures 21”h x 16”w. For a smaller stocking, simply scale the pattern when printing to your desired size (70%, 80%, 90%, etc.). Download and print the storage pattern.

Step 2

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Use pattern to cut fabric

Cut out your fabric using the downloadable patterns. Cut two mirror images for the outer fabric of the stocking and two mirror images for the lining of the stocking.

Step 3

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Place the face of the stocking

Lay one piece of outside stocking (the side you want to be the front), right side up on a sheet of paper or foil. Gather the different ribbons, glue and scissors.

Stage 4

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Cut the tape

Cut a piece of ribbon the width of your stocking.

Step 5

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Glue tape

Apply a line of glue on the wrong side of the tape.

Step 6

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Flatten Down

Place the ribbon inside out on top of the stocking, smoothing out any wrinkles.

Step 7

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Cover With Tape

Repeat the process steps, gluing the strips of tape to the top of your stocking in the desired pattern. Don't worry about the ends of the tape lining up, they may extend a bit on the fabric of the stocking. Wait a few hours for the glue to dry.

Step 8

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

All glued

When you're done, you should have this.

Step 9

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Sew back and front together

Lay the right side back together with the front of the tape, matching all side edges. Pin together around the sides and sew, leaving the top open. Trim excess tape from side seams.

Turn the middle right.

Step 10

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Pin and lining sewing

Lay the lining pieces to the right and gather them around the side edges. Leave a 5” opening along one edge for turning and leave the top unstitched.

Step 11

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Loop

Cut a piece of non-elastic ribbon for the stocking loop to the specified length. Use the pattern as a guide. Place the raw edges of the tape together to create a loop.

Pin the raw edges of the loop to the outside back seam. Brush to ensure.

Step 12

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Attach lining to outside

With the liner inside out and the outside of the stocking right side out, slide the outside to the inside of the liner. They should be on the right side together. Match up the side seams and pin around the top edge. Sew the two pieces together.

Step 13

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Turn right

Pull the stocking on the right side out through the opening in the lining. Place the opening in the closed position and press the liner into the stocking. Border stitch around the top of the stocking if desired.

Step 14

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking

Add Accents

To give the stocking a bit of bohemian flair, add a rick rack and trim tassel. Try ribbons, feathers, or even a boa for more personality. Bundle and tie at the top with a piece of ribbon. Tie the rick-rack tassel to the loop on the stocking.

How to make a Bohemian Ribbon Christmas Stocking