A Homemade Burlap Stocking

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Updated: Tutorial can be found here.


I finally mustered up the guts to try making my own burlap stocking. I had grand plans of making three of them yesterday afternoon. One for me, one for Alex, and a mini one for Roary.

I didn't really anticipate that it would take me ALL DAY and ALL NIGHT to finish one of them. Egads! I had no idea what I was doing. I analyzed my burlap stocking inspiration photos and decided that I wanted: a cuff, white fabric, ruffles, and flowers.

None of the how-to-sew-a-stocking videos on You Tube explained how to make one with a cuff. I had to wing it. I had also never sewn a stocking or a pleated ruffle or a fabric rosette before. It was tricky and I did mess up quite a few times. Let's hope round two goes a little more smoothly. ;)  

I am really happy with how it turned out. I especially love how Alex thinks he's getting twigs and pinecones for Christmas. Hee hee!

Once I'm done all three I'll hang them on the living room railing. For now though, I'll hang this one on a pretty little doorknob in the front entrance.

And now for my little photo shoot:


















P.S. Let me know if you are interested in a tutorial. No guarantees it'll be any good, though..... :) 
Linking to:

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic On a Shoestring Decorating, Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage, Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest, Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table and Dreaming, Saturday Is Crafty Day @ Along For The Ride, Check Me Out Saturday @ A Vision to Remember, It's Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri, Saturday Soiree @ A Little Lovely, Holiday Decorating and Project Ideas @ Whisperwood Cottage, Make It 4 Monday @ Cottage Instincts, Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle, White Wednesday @ Faded Charm

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85 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! OK, seriously...how do even your photos turn out like a professional took them. They are right out of a magazine spread! Really, I think you need to go work at a home magazine and do the crafts and photos. You are so awesome!

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  2. WOW! Sarah, I am really impressed! I was not all that in love with your inspiration photos (I'm more of a traditional decoration kinda girl than burlap), but the one you made is lovely!

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  3. I think it is the most gorgeous stocking I've ever seen!! There's no way I could ever make one.

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  4. I love your stocking. I made some a few years ago and they are hard to do. I had to make 4 because my do needed one too! I still use them.

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  5. looks professional! nice work!

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  6. Omaga...gorgeous! I was *just* stitching up 6 burlap stockings with white cuffs 2 seconds ago, decided to take a break and surf the blogs....dejavu :) I'm making mine very similar to yours. The cuffs are the hardest part I think.

    Yours looks perfect! And I can say I know what you're going thru making them :)

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  7. Very cute! You did a beautiful job on the ruffle!

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  8. I love your stocking. Worth the time for sure.

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  9. Oh it is just adorable!! I love how this came out- so sweet!! Great Job!! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  10. You did a fantastic job - love the burlap flower and the pleats are so even and straight. Love the photo-shoot too. I hope you are going to give us a tutorial when you make your next stockings.

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  11. LOVE it! Will you do a tutorial?? *fingers are crossed!*

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  12. I love that it's natural looking, and is both simple and sharp. Perfect!

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  13. Very, very pretty. I would love, love, love a tutorial. I am needing to make stockings for my family this year and I can't decide if I want burlap or gingham. I love the white ruffles though, and I think that I will do that either way!

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  14. It turned out perfect!! I love the ruffle and the flower!! Your pictures are gorgeous too!

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  15. I adore this! We have a small burlap stocking for one of our cats. I think I am going to make this one for the other one!

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  16. Soo pretty! I just adore it. The pics are gorgeous too. Great job!
    Kim

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  17. beeeea-uuuuuu-ti-ful!!! love these, sarah- they are perfect! i am so impressed! you will have these for years to come and they will always be so special, too.

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  18. I am in awe. That is absolutely gorgeous. So so pretty. The ruffle is perfection. With you could whip them out and sell them . . I would buy two! So pretty.

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  19. Omg Sarah, these turned out fantastic! I think you are pulling our leg when you said you didn't know what you were doing. Looks very professional to me.

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  20. Love the contrast of the crisp white pleats against the rustic feel of the burlap!

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  21. Gorgeous, I love the knife pleats!

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  22. Your stocking turned out great! The ruffled cuff adds such a fun and unexpected touch, and makes it look like it came from a high end boutique! Great job:)

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  23. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Oh I love it!! The ruffle is so perfect ~ Tina xx

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  24. Oh yum. Can a stocking be yum? Because this one is just perfect... love, love, love it!

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  25. I absolutely love your ruffly burlap stocking. I made a burlap table runner, and I found that burlap is a bit tricky to work with. However, your craftmanship is beautiful. How did you get your ruffle so perfect?

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  26. Ummm...YES PLEASE! These are so dang cute. I've honestly wandered around stores the last few days trying to find cute stockings for my house! I think I just hit the jackpot! Cute blog! Check mine out at alottalovely.blogspot.com

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  27. Love it! I'd love a tutorial too.

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  28. the stocking is adorable, but the photo shoot is even better! love the ruffle close up!

    www.thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com

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  29. I am a new follower, I found you on Under the Table and Dreaming blog. I love the burlap stocking! It's funny, because I just bought supplies to make a burlap stocking, but haven't found a good tutorial on how to make the cuff! If you could share your tutorial, I would love it. :) lifeoncedar@yahoo.com

    Thanks Jodi

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  30. Hi Sarah. Your sticking is gorgeous - fantastic job! Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase - I greatly appreciate it. I have featured this today - stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you have a fabulous week ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  31. Just gorgeous!!! I'm sure the next ones will go much faster for you. A tutorial would be great as I'm planning on making some myself. Happy Holidays!!

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  32. This is absolutely lovely! You did a beautiful job! Would love for you to visit me and link up to Made with Love Monday at Sew Chatty! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

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  33. I love it!! Your photos are beautiful, too. :)
    Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    Beth.

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  34. how adoreable. The stocking came out lovely for someone who says she didn't know what she was doing. Loveing those pleats

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  35. That turned out so cute! Great job. I wouldn't have thought of the ruffle. That part definitely made this one a winner.
    Debbie

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  36. Love, love, love the stocking,especially with the pleated cuff...and would equally love a tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

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  37. Oh! Beautiful...love the rose. Love the ruffle. Love the pine.

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  38. Adorable! The ruffles are a very cute touch!

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  39. I'm wild about burlap this year! Your stockings are so lovely. I found you through The Shabby Nest and I'm so happy to be a new follower.

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  40. I'm impressed! This does not look like it was homemade. Your stitch lines, pressed seams, and perfectly done ruffle takes this to a whole other level :D Thank you for linking up to the first ever "Amaze Me Monday" blog party.

    I'm your newest follower!

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  41. beautiful stocking... would love a tutorial if you have the time!

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  42. WOW! It turned out beautiful! And if you do a tutorial...it would be so appreciated! You did an amazing job :)

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  43. i just stumbled onto your blog! i love it! so much inspiration! i love this stocking. it is the very cutest one i have seen, ever! please please please do a tutorial!

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  44. love it. please do a tutorial!

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  45. It turned out really good-especially like the rosette!

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  46. How funny...I have the burlap and white fabric sitting in a pile here just waiting to be made into stockings for my 3 girls. However, I am not an experienced sewer and have been a bit intimidated by the task. So, I would LOVE some help with a tutorial on how you did yours! Thanks!!! :)

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  47. Your stocking is fabulous! I love anything made out of burlap!
    Theresa
    aka:TOT

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  48. Thanks for linking up your amazing project at WhisperWood Cottage, Sarah! I absolutely adore it! Your feature post is up!! Please grab the feature button if you like! :)

    Amy

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  49. This is exactly what I've been looking for. Tutorial, please!

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  50. Tutorial please because this is one of the best burlap stockings I have seen. I LOVE it and your pics are gorgeous. Following.

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  51. This stocking is so beautiful! You really out did yourself on this.

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  52. A gorgeous stocking, once you have done one you learn from your mistakes and the others go better if not completely smoothly- well in my experience anyway!

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  53. Wow, Sarah! For a first time, you did fantastic, girl! Just perfect!!!! Love the little rosette. It adds so much charm to the stocking! :) We need a tutorial for us non-sewers, too! lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  54. I have an extra piece of burlap that I boughtthinking it was a pre-made table runner, when I opened it, I discovered it was a tabletopper. It doesn't fit our table shape so I had thought of throwing it below our Christmas tree this year as a makeshift tree skirt. It wouldn't match my stockings though. Now, if I had absolutely gorgeous stockings like yours, then it would look great. I would love a tutorial. Those stockings are gorgeous! I have stalking envy!!

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  55. I love burlap and naturals, these are really cute! Stop by and link up to my vintage holiday decor party at verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com

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  56. This is about the cutest thing! Love, love, love it! I hope you are doing well! So glad to see your feature at Shabby Nest! Christie at Three Pixie Lane

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  57. That looks totally pro. Amazing. Tutorial PLEASE!!! I've got burlap and ticking fabric waiting for me and I need to know how to do the cuff! Fantastic job. Fabulous.

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  58. ...very nice...I love the rose...
    Greetings
    Beate

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  59. Oh, I missed this when you first posted (somehow) I love it! Your stitching is perfect, great job! Seriously, great job, I love the pinecones and greenery too!

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  60. Hey there. I love your blog and I especially LOVE the burlap stockings. I've been thinking about making my own stockings and am planning on having them ready for next year - does that give me enough time??? :) Can't wait for the tutorial!

    k

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  61. Hey! I'm here from the shabby nest! Love the stocking, it turned out great. It would be great if you did a tutorial! Pretty Please! :) Lindsey

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  62. Gorgeous Christmas stocking - the prettiest I've seen so far and so perfectly done - I love the pleats. I would love a tutorial - thanks for sharing!

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  63. Absolutely stunning. Love the tailored cuff and ruffle. And the rosette is adorable. Would love a tutorial. Thanks for a great blog.

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  64. I love this so much but I do not sew but I would pay some one to make me one.......... Anyone , please !!!

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  65. This stocking is divine! I would love to see a tutorial!

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  66. you must provide a tutorial...and please hurry - x-mas is almost here.

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  67. LOVE this stocking!!! I made burlap stockings this year too!!!!!

    http://rockwellali.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-stockings.html

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  68. This is so cute! I found your blog through CSI Project. I'm your newest follower!

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  69. LOVE this stocking!!! I made burlap stockings this year too!!!!!

    http://rockwellali.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-stockings.html

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  70. Absolutely stunning. Love the tailored cuff and ruffle. And the rosette is adorable. Would love a tutorial. Thanks for a great blog.

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  71. This is exactly what I've been looking for. Tutorial, please!

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  72. Gorgeous Christmas stocking - the prettiest I've seen so far and so perfectly done - I love the pleats. I would love a tutorial - thanks for sharing!

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  73. WOW! It turned out beautiful! And if you do a tutorial...it would be so appreciated! You did an amazing job :)

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  74. That turned out so cute! Great job. I wouldn't have thought of the ruffle. That part definitely made this one a winner.
    Debbie

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  75. This is absolutely lovely! You did a beautiful job! Would love for you to visit me and link up to Made with Love Monday at Sew Chatty! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

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  76. Ummm...YES PLEASE! These are so dang cute. I've honestly wandered around stores the last few days trying to find cute stockings for my house! I think I just hit the jackpot! Cute blog! Check mine out at alottalovely.blogspot.com

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  77. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Oh I love it!! The ruffle is so perfect ~ Tina xx

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  78. looks professional! nice work!

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  79. WOW! Sarah, I am really impressed! I was not all that in love with your inspiration photos (I'm more of a traditional decoration kinda girl than burlap), but the one you made is lovely!

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  80. It's beautiful and so professional looking. Excellent job!

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