Short answer: to embroider a Christmas stocking, place the name in the cuff, use tearaway on felt or canvas and cutaway plus topping on knit or faux fur, and float the stocking on sticky stabilizer if it does not fit in the hoop.
Stocking Types and Stabilizer
| Stocking | Stabilizer | Topping |
|---|---|---|
| Felt or canvas | Tearaway | No |
| Knit | Cutaway | Yes |
| Faux fur cuff | Tearaway | Yes, plus a knockdown stitch |
| Velvet | Cutaway | Yes |
How to Embroider a Name on a Stocking
- Open the cuff seam or use a pre-made stocking with a removable cuff.
- Hoop sticky stabilizer and float the cuff on top.
- Center the name horizontally in the cuff.
- Stitch, remove stabilizer and trim threads.
Design Ideas
Add a small holiday design above the name, like Gingerbread Bakers or Merry Christmas. Browse all Christmas embroidery designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should the name go on a stocking?
In the center of the cuff, about 1 to 1.5 inches tall for most stockings.
How do I embroider a finished stocking?
Float it on sticky stabilizer or unpick the cuff seam so it lies flat in the hoop.
Which font works best?
Bold, simple fonts stay readable on fuzzy cuffs; use a topping too.
Ready to stitch? Browse our embroidery design shop or order custom digitizing for your own logo or artwork.
