Pattern Description:
Halloween Stocking - from the October 06 issue of Sew News. Pattern in Adobe Format
Pattern Sizing:
One Size
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, very simple and a good beginner project.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Adorable - I plan to stuff these with candy and give as gifts to friends and family.
Fabric Used:
100% cotton Halloween print, lined in 100% black cotton.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I embroidered the names with my new embroidery machine (see my machine reviews) for a personal touch.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, it's easy to make several at a time since there are no size considerations.
Conclusion
Great seasonal decor - something a little different. Would even look cute as a "crazy quilt" made from fabric scraps.
** Edited to Add: Instructions
A couple people have contacted me regarding the instructions since they aren't included with the pattern download - I've misplaced my magazine, but I can recall that it has a 1/2" seam allowance, and the lining is just "bagged" (sewn together at the top with right sides together, then pulled through an opening left in the lining). The straps are added last, and you can add a decorative button there. What the pattern calls a "cuff" is just the top contrast fabric of the outside, it doesn't fold down as a cuff would normally imply.
Stacy Sews said... This is so cute! Thanks for pointing it out, I'm going to have to get this issue, I may have enough scraps to make one myself! 9/18/06 7:23 AM
Mary Stiefer said... What a fun project. How creative of you. 9/18/06 9:29 AM
RJFoote said... I really like it. I may have to try this one with my girls. 9/18/06 10:07 AM
Elemenopeo said... A fun project. I really liked it in the magazine and I love yours too. 9/18/06 10:59 AM
Sherril Miller said... I just got this issue and thought what a cute project. And yours certainly is. I'm sure everyone will love their thoughtful gift from you. 9/18/06 1:07 PM
jnamcd said... I saw that issue at my local library last week, and I thought it was cute, too--yours turned out awesome! 9/18/06 4:55 PM
sewkal said... That is too cute! I may have to make one for my classroom door. 9/18/06 5:54 PM
PixieCat said... I saw those too and yours are so cute! 9/19/06 6:29 AM
cathy45 said... Too cute! 9/19/06 8:33 AM
Sewnla said... What a nice job! Looks great. What nice gifts they will make. 9/19/06 8:35 PM
Katharine in BXL said... Adorable--and thanks for passing on the pattern! I wouldn't have noticed it otherwise. 12/30/06 6:22 PM
This is so cute! Thanks for pointing it out, I'm going to have to get this issue, I may have enough scraps to make one myself!
9/18/06 7:23 AM
What a fun project. How creative of you.
9/18/06 9:29 AM
I really like it. I may have to try this one with my girls.
9/18/06 10:07 AM
A fun project. I really liked it in the magazine and I love yours too.
9/18/06 10:59 AM
I just got this issue and thought what a cute project. And yours certainly is. I'm sure everyone will love their thoughtful gift from you.
9/18/06 1:07 PM
I saw that issue at my local library last week, and I thought it was cute, too--yours turned out awesome!
9/18/06 4:55 PM
That is too cute! I may have to make one for my classroom door.
9/18/06 5:54 PM
I saw those too and yours are so cute!
9/19/06 6:29 AM
Too cute!
9/19/06 8:33 AM
What a nice job! Looks great. What nice gifts they will make.
9/19/06 8:35 PM
Adorable--and thanks for passing on the pattern! I wouldn't have noticed it otherwise.
12/30/06 6:22 PM