DIY: Stocking Advent Calendar

Make your very own mini stockings in our Christmas Advent Tutorial. Hang as decorations around the house, or on the Christmas tree. Alternatively create 24 and make advent calendar bunting.

Read More: http://www.madetosew.com/diy-stocking-advent-calendar/
Download Pattern: http://www.madetosew.com/product/mini-stocking-pattern/

How To: Stem Stitch: https://youtu.be/U5hILTye83U
(used in this tutorial, NOT feather stitch)
How To: Back Stitch: https://youtu.be/xcxgttZD0nc
How To: Appliqué: https://youtu.be/EKbp3vVwZk8

NOTE: The feather stitch referred to in this tutorial is actually called a stem stitch (link to corresponding video above). Sincere apologies I was teaching the feather stitch the same day and became obsessed!

PRODUCTS:
Sewing Machine – Husqvarna Viking Emerald 116
Small Scissors – Fiskars Embroidery Scissors – http://www.madetosew.com/product/fisk…
Large Scissors – Fiskars Dressmaking Scissors – http://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/fiskars-dressmaking-scissors-25cm-9863/
Sew Easy 18″ x 2″ Ruler – http://www.madetosew.com/product/sew-easy-quilt-sew-ruler-18-x-2/
Clover Magnetic Pin Caddy – http://www.madetosew.com/product/clover-magnetic-pin-caddy/
Steel Pins (34 x 0.6mm) – http://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/hardened-and-tempered-steel-pins/#.VZQd6mAxEUU
Sew Easy Tailors Pressing Ham: http://www.madetosew.com/product/sew-easy-tailors-pressing-ham/
Iron: LauraStar Magic Evolution 2

Fabric:
Brown Fabric – http://www.plushaddict.co.uk (unavailable)
Red Stripe – http://www.plushaddict.co.uk/riley-blake-postcards-for-santa-stripe-red.html
Red Circle – http://www.plushaddict.co.uk/riley-blake-postcards-for-santa-dots-gold.html (red not available)
Embroidery Thread – http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/anchor-stranded-cotton-thread/560079-1000

Music:
Lucy, Plastic Flowers (2015) from http://freemusicarchive.org/

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