Hand Dyed Linen Stockings

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Linen Fabric 1/2yard
• Linen Lining Fabric 1/2yard
• Tie-Dye Kit
• Pins
• Scissors
• Iron and Board
• See below for additional supplies needed for each dyeing technique

DIRECTIONS:

1. Collect a disposable pan and cookie rack (or something that has holes the dye can run through into the pan).
2. Wet fabric thoroughly.
3. Scrunch fabric into a ballish shape on top of the cookie rack/tub combo.
4. Place ice cubes all over the top of the fabric.
5. Sprinkle powder dye on top of ice cubes.
6. Let sit for at least 8 hours as the ice melts. Rinse.

1. Spin fabric in a circle from the center with your fingers.
2. Once spiraled, wrap 3 rubber bands around the circular shape so that it looks like a sliced pizza.
3. Apply 2 different colored dyes alternating in each slice.
4. Let sit for 6-8 hours. Rinse.

1. Wrap fabric around a 3" or larger tube.
2. Line rubber bands down the tube approx. 3" apart.
3. Apply dye to each section between the rubber bands.
4. Let sit for 6-8 hours. Rinse.

1. In a bucket or bowl, fill with enough water to fully submerge your fabric.
2. Sprinkle a small amount of your desired colored dye into the bowl.
3. Saturate your entire fabric piece.
4. Add more powdered dye (how much depends on how dark you want the next layer).
5. Submerge the bottom 2/3 of your fabric piece into the bowl. Leave in for a minute or until desired color.
6. For your darkest layer, add even more powdered dye.
7. Dip the bottom 1/3 of the fabric piece into the bowl. You may need to leave it in there for a few minutes to really soak in the color.
8. Let dry for a few hours to set. Rinse.

1. On a large baking pan, fill the entire space with a layer of shaving cream.
2. Squirt your desired dye colors in little drops and blobs throughout the pan.
3. Use a knife to marble the dyes through the cream.
4. Press your fabric into the pan for a few seconds.
5. Let it hang and dry for several hours. Rinse off all shaving cream.

1. Use 1/4" seam allowance for the entire project.
2. To find the downloadable pattern click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.
3. Print out and assemble the stocking pattern.
4. Pin pattern to fabric and lining and cut out 2 stockings for each. Total of 4.
5. Cut out (1) 16 1/2"x 6 1/2" piece for the cuff.
6. Cut out (1) 8"x 2 1/4" strip for the looped hanger.
7. Line up the 2 stocking pieces with the right sides together and pin.
8. Sew around the perimeter of the stocking, making sure to leave the top portion open.
9. Turn right side out, press.
10. Repeat with the lining pieces, but leave the right sides in.
11. Drop the lining inside the actual stocking.
12. Line up the side seams and pin around the entire loop. Set aside.
13. Grab the cuff piece.
14. Fold over and line up the short 6.5" edges to create a loop. Pin. Sew down the edge.
15. Fold the loop in half with the right sides of the fabric out.
16. Drop this loop into the open stocking you set aside and re-pin around the edge. Make sure to line up the seam of the loop with the back seam of the stocking. Set aside again.
17. Grab the loop/hanger piece.
18. Fold the strip in half lengthwise with the right sides together and straight stitch down the edge.
19. Flip the tube right side out. Press.
20. Fold the tube in half to make the loop and drop this down into the stocking you set aside, raw edges up, in between the stocking lining and the cuff. Placement is right at the back seam. Re-pin this in place.
21. Sew around the round raw edge opening of the stocking. Make sure you are getting all of the layers together, including the loop hanger.
22. Flip over the cuff and press.

JOANN HACKS:

• The longer you let the dyes sit on the fabric, the more vibrant the colors. For the most vibrant, let sit at least 8 hours before rinsing.
• Wash your fabric after you have rinsed. Wash separately and with cold water.