Victorian Christmas Stockings!
A while back I had been inspired to make up these pretty satin and lace stockings for a few special people. I think I may have made five at that time. Last year I got the bug to sew something and I opened the box where my supplies for these stockings had patiently waited. To my great surprise some were already cut out, marked and ready to put together. I took up the challenge to make stockings for all my girls and granddaughters.
I loved the different colors and individual designs as I sewed each one. I had satin in deep burgundy, green, blue, silver, red, white and I used vintage buttons on the cuffs as much as I could.
I think green was one of my favorite colors!
Each stocking had it's own personality and I decided to let each of the daughters and granddaughters pick out a favorite one.
This red stocking was made specially for my secret pal, Linda. She loves ladybugs so I found a ladybug button for hers.
I have three grandsons and I didn't think they would appreciate satin and lace stockings so I raided my husband's closet (their Grandfather's) and came up with this pattern of using ties for their stockings. The blue and gray one went to my oldest grandson as I thought it was more sophisticated for a 15 yr old. My 6 yr old and newborn got the other tie stockings.
My Daughter, Mary, requested a white stocking
My Granddaughter, Abbi, chose the silver, trimmed in burgundy stocking.
Morgan loves blue. It turned out to be one of the most popular color choices.
Lindsey had a hard time trying to decide what color of stocking she wanted. Finally the burgundy one was her final choice.
Christy picked the white one right away!
Sarah got the last of the blue ones. Next time I'll make more of them!
Andy was all smiles with his stocking!
I lost track how many stockings I made at this time. Somewhere over 20 I'm thinking. Here are some pictures of the finished ones. I wish the pictures were clearer but it gives you an idea of what was in production!
More Blue!
Burgundy was so elegant!
Truly Christmas colors!
All the stockings are not seen here but can you pick out a favorite?
I've already started collecting lovely men's ties for another round with them. They are pretty awesome and I look forward to working with them. Making these can be labor intensive but they are worth it. I love how they turn out! So here's to more sewing of Victorian Christmas Stockings!
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