Magical Mitten Stockings

The holiday magic continues! It’s day seven of the Poppie Cotton Christmas Countdown, which means only eight days until Christmas! Poppie Cotton has been sharing festive projects perfect for gift giving—and today, I’m thrilled to share one of my own designs with you.

This one is extra special because I’m giving you a complete tutorial and templates right here on my blog. Get ready to make Magical Mitten Stockings! These tiny, ornament-sized mittens are open at the top so you can tuck in treats and treasures. They’re quick to sew, perfect for gifting, and absolutely adorable on your holiday tree.

We’ll be working with a short and simple list of supplies, and I’ve partnered with Therm O Web to make things even easier using SpraynBond Pattern & Stencil Spray Adhesive—a favorite in my sewing studio! These sweet mittens feature Poppie Cotton fabrics and measure approximately 3.75" W x 4.75" H (without the hanger).

Ready to stitch up some holiday magic? Gather your supplies below and let’s get started!

Magical Mitten Stockings

What You Need for One Mitten Stocking:

• SpraynBond Pattern & Stencil Spray
•  Pressing Paper Fabric and Craft Sheets
• 1 – sheet
•  HeatnBond Light Weight Non-Woven Fusible Interfacing
• 1 – 9 ½” x 6 ¼”
•  HeatnBond Fusible Fleece
• 1 – 9 ½” x 4 ¾”
• Cotton Quilting Fabric
• Outer Fabric 
• 1 – 9 ½” W x 5” H (Model uses Oh What Fun by Elea Lutz for Poppie Cotton)
• Lining and Cuff
•  1 –  9 ½” W x 6 ½” H (Model uses Jailhouse Stripes from Poppie Cotton)
• ¼” Twill Tape (Model uses Hand-Dyed 100% Cotton Quarter Inch 1/4" Twill Tape by Lady Dot Creates)
• 1 - 6 ½” piece
• ¼” Button
•  Basic Sewing Tools: Iron, Sewing Machine, Small Sharp Scissors, Ruler, Hand Sewing Needle, Pins, Etc.
•  Mitten Templates

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How to Make a Magical Mitten Stocking:

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1. Download and Print the Magical Mitten Stocking Templates
• Magical Mitten Stockings – A Project for the Blue Ribbon Designs Blog
  Print actual size – do NOT “fit to page” or “shrink to fit.” Print on regular printer paper.
  
  
2. Prepare Fabrics
• Place 9 ½” W x 5” H outer fabric and 9 ½” W x 6 ½” H lining fabric right sides together (RST), lining up the widths and sew together with a ¼” seam. Press seam toward the lining/cuff fabric.
  Combined unit will now measure 9 ½” W x 11” H.
  
  
  
  
  
3. Add  Fusible Interfacings
   NOTE: I added the interfacings after sewing the fabrics together to lessen the bulk at the seam.
• Adhere the 9 ½” x 4 ¾” piece of HeatnBond Fusible Fleece to the wrong side (back) of the outer fabric side of the combined unit. Lining it up against the outer edges, not the seam.
1. Pre-heat iron to cotton setting (high heat). No steam.
2. Place the rough side of the fusible fleece on the wrong side of the outer fabric portion of the combined unit.
3. Cover with lightweight, dry pressing cloth. Press and hold iron with medium pressure for 10-15 seconds. Repeat by lifting iron to a new area and pressing, slightly overlapping previous area until the entire surface is bonded.
4. Allow the fabric to cool.
   
   
   
   
   
• Adhere the 9 ½” x 6 ¼” piece of HeatnBond Light Weight Non-Woven Fusible Interfacing to the wrong side of the lining/cuff side of the combined unit. Lining it up against the outer edges and not the seam.
1. Pre-heat iron to cotton setting (high heat). No steam.
2. Place the rough side of the fusible interfacing on the wrong side of the lining/cuff fabric portion of the combined unit.
3. Cover with lightweight, dry pressing cloth. Press and hold iron with medium pressure for 10-15 seconds. Repeat by lifting iron to a new area and pressing, slightly overlapping previous area until the entire surface is bonded.
4. Allow the fabric to cool.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Protect your Workspace with a Pressing Paper Fabric and Craft Sheet
   
   
   
   
   
5. Cut Mitten Stocking Templates
• Loosely cut out paper templates.
• Place templates face down on Pressing Paper and Craft Sheet.
• Apply SpraynBond Pattern & Stencil Spray to the back of the templates and cut out mitten units.
1. Shake can of SpraynBond Patten & Stencil Spray well.
2. Hold can upright, 12 inches from paper templates. Press nozzle and apply adhesive using a sweeping motion to lightly cover the backs of the paper templates.
3. Let dry 1 minute then press template to the combined fabric unit, being sure to line up the straight line on the templates on the seam line of the fabric unit. The shorter side of the mitten template should be on the outer fabric; the larger side of the mitten template should be on the lining/cuff fabric.
4. Reposition templates as needed.
5. Cut on the solid template lines to create two mitten stocking units.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Sew Mitten Stockings
• Place mitten stocking units RST and pin or clip around perimeter. Line up the seam on each side.
• Sew around perimeter with an ⅛” seam allowance, leaving an opening in the lining for turning. NOTE: I designed the template to use an  ⅛” seam allowance, should you want to use a larger seam allowance, you will need to add that allowance to the template when cutting out the mitten units.
• Clip curves (especially around the thumbs) carefully.
• Turn the unit right side out through opening and press.
• Sew the opening in the lining closed.
• Push lining into the outer mitten, leaving a visible lining cuff. Press again, if needed.
  
  
  
  
  
7. Apply Hanger
• Attach twill tape hanger with a small button to the top of the cuff, using a hand sewing needle and coordinating thread.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
8. Fill and Display or Gift.
• Fill the mitten stocking with tiny treats and/or treasures.
• ENJOY!

Thank you for joining me today for this special Blue Ribbon Designs tutorial during the Poppie Cotton Countdown to Christmas! I hope this inspires you to make a few Magical Mitten Stockings to display or gift—be warned, they’re addicting!

If you share your mitten creations on social media, please tag me—I love seeing your work. For more projects and inspiration, check out the rest of my blog or visit my website, Instagram, and YouTube channel. I’d truly enjoy connecting with you and celebrating your creativity!

I hope you’ve been enjoying my holiday content with complimentary patterns and tutorials. My wish is that these gifts inspire you to spread joy—whether by surprising someone you love or brightening the day of someone in need. Let’s start a movement of giving and positivity!

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Wishing you a season filled with creativity, joy, and handmade magic!