One never knows when a creative opportunity will arise. I was asked by a woman (Marilyn) who came to my garage sale if I knew anyone who sews (seriously!). "I sew" I replied. "What do you need?" She had a Christmas stocking that had been stitched by an unknown person and finished by an acquaintance. She was in desperate need of getting the piece of needlework turned into a Christmas stocking - pronto! How could I possibly say "no"?
Here is the needlework (which needed blocking). Pinned to foam core, spritzed with water and left to dry. The stitches now pop and piece lies flat. We're good to go.
On the reverse side of stitchwork, a seam allowance was drawn with pencil. Rights side together with supplied faux red velvet for back of stocking - but wait - she provided no fabric for a lining (lining, huh?) Yes, of course, this puppy must be lined or all those yarns will show - no way, Jose! Luckily, I have tons of fabric suitable for a lining. Stitch the two stockings (original and lining) right sides at the top seam. Looks weird - don't worry magic is about to happen. Turn right sides out and blind stitch the "turning" seam on lining - voila!
Hunt's Christmas stocking looks vintage and is so precious. I know Marilyn will be as happy with it as I am.
Now it's time for me to get back to work on my own Christmas gifts.
16 comments:
You are very nice to sew this for your new friend! It came out very nice, too! xx
So fabulous! Great job...she will be thrilled.
Hugs
SueAnn
Love projects that are easy, but that impress non-sew-ers to no end LOL! Turned out great!
Oh wow! How nice of you! And it came out lovely too! :)
I'm sure she'll love it, it's beautiful you clever thing :)
Marilyn was very lucky the day she mentioned this stocking to you. What a great job you have made of it.
Beautiful, what a great skill you have. I would be the lady looking for help!
you are so skilful, thanks for visiting.
this is truly lovely made from the heart and I am sure it will be received with an open heart too. xo
Amazing job and so kind of you to finish this project for someone you didn't even know! Now that is the spirit of Christmas!
Hi Pat, I have neglected my good friends in the blog world. Time to visit has been scarce. I want to thank you for following me and wish you a wonderful Christmas holiday.
xoxo, Jeanne
OOPS, I forgot to tell you much I love what you did for Your friend. Her stocking is awesome. You are so sweet to take this project on and complete it. Darling.
Me again.
What a kind and good elf you are! Lovely that the needlework piece can now be displayed as it deserves to be.
Wonderful Christmas compositions, I like it. Greetings.
Really beautiful, what a great skill you have, Pat. :)
Have a happy 12.12.12!
wow! you did an amazing job sewing those! and what a great gesture!
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