This tutorial shows how to assemble a multi-piece stocking of any size and design.

Cut a piece of the main fabric and a piece of cutaway stabilizer that are both larger than the hoop. Spray the cutaway stabilizer with temporary spray adhesive and smooth it onto the wrong side of the fabric.

Hoop the fabric and stabilizer together tightly.

Load the first embroidery file on the machine, attach the hoop, and embroider the entire first piece.

After the embroidery is done, unhoop the first piece and set it aside.

Repeat the previous steps to embroider the rest of the pieces of the stocking on the main fabric and cutaway stabilizer.

Use an iron and press the first piece with a pressing cloth on top to help it lay flat.

After pressing, measure and cut the seam allowance around all edges of the design. We are using a 1/2in seam allowance for our example.

For straight edges, measure 1/2in outwards from the sewn border around the piece and cut there to leave a border seam allowance fabric around all edges of the piece. This can be done by using a rotary cutter and quilting ruler or by drawing it on the fabric and cutting on the drawn line with a scissor.

For curved edges, measure 1/2in outwards from the curved edge and mark it with a fabric marking tool. Then cut along the marked line with a scissor.

Repeat the previous steps to press and then cut the seam allowance around all of the remaining pieces.

Then, arrange the pieces on the work area to show what pieces go next to each other. This makes it easier to see what sides get sewn together.

Lay the top piece on top of the middle piece with right sides together. Match up the edges of the pieces where they will be sewn together and pin or clip them together along that side.

For best alignment, carefully look between the pieces and also make sure the outer borders are lined up.

The trick to perfectly lining up panels is to pay close attention to the embroidered outer borders of each panel. While pinning, always make sure to line them as best you can.

While sewing, stitch right on top of the embroidered border. This will help prevent gaps between the pieces and help maintain the correct seam allowance.

Sew the top and middle pieces together along the pinned side following the outer border line and your seam allowance.

After sewing, press the seam with a pressing cloth so it lays nice and flat.

Lay the bottom piece on top of the middle piece with right sides together. Match up the edges and sewn border and pin or clip them together.

Following the outer border, sew the bottom and middle pieces together. Then press the seam with a pressing cloth on top.

This completes the front piece of your stocking.

To make the back piece, lay the embroidered front piece on top of the main fabric with right sides together. Trace the shape onto the fabric and cut it out.

To make the lining pieces, first lay the embroidered front piece on top of the lining fabric with right sides together. Trace the shape onto the fabric and cut it out to make the first lining piece.

For the second lining piece, lay the first lining piece on the lining fabric with right sides together. Trace the shape onto the fabric and cut it out.

To make the batting pieces, lay the embroidered front piece on top of the batting, trace the shape, and cut it out. Repeat this to make a total of two batting pieces.

Use batting if using lighter fabrics like cotton to add structure to the stocking. If using a heavier fabric, you can skip adding the batting to the stocking.

If using batting, lay the batting on the wrong side of both the front and back pieces and match up the edges. If desired, you can baste the batting onto the front and back pieces to make it easier to sew.

Lay the front and back pieces on top of each other with right sides together. Pin or clip them together along the sides and bottom.

Sew the front and back pieces together using your chosen seam allowance (ours was 1/2in). Leave the top edge open and unsewn as this will be the opening of the stocking.

Lay the two lining pieces on top of each other with right sides together. Pin or clip them together along the sides and bottom.

Sew the two lining pieces together using your chosen seam allowance (ours was 1/2in). Leave the top edge open and unsewn as this will be the opening of the stocking.

Carefully trim slits into the outer seam allowance along any curves or corners. This will help the edges lay nicely once right side out.

To add a hanger, you will need something that is about 1/2in wide x 6in long. You can use ribbon, cord, bias tape, or make one out of fabric like we have here.

Fold the hanger into a loop, and pin it in place along the top edge. Make sure to point the loop downwards, so the raw edges of the loop match up with the raw edges of the fabric.

Turn the outer pieces right side out and slide the outer piece inside the lining piece so right sides are together and the hanger is in between them.

Then pin them together along the top edges. You want to pin the front lining to the front piece and the back lining to the back piece around in a circle.

Sew a seam along the top pinned edges. Make sure to leave a 3in opening along the back side of the stocking to turn it right side out.

Turn the stocking right side out through the opening.

Using a pressing cloth, press the edges of the opening in 1/2in (or the same as your seam allowance). Also press the other seams of the stocking as needed to help it lay nicely.

Sew a top stitch 1/8-1/4in along the top edge of the opening. This will close the hole and make the top of the stocking lay nicely.

If needed, you can hand sew through the bottom of the stocking at the toe to attach the outer and lining layers all together so they stay together inside the stocking when placing things inside and taking them out.

That completes the Multi-Piece Embroidered Stocking. Make a collection of stockings for your family and friends, or hang them in your home to fill with gifts.