Betty Stockings sewing pattern

Betty can be made in a wide variety of stretch fabrics; we recommend anything with good recovery, at least 70% stretch horizontally and 50% stretch vertically, such as stretch mesh, fishnet, stretch velvet, allover stretch lace, jerseys, Lycras, microfiber, and more.

Version 1: (thigh-high stockings with lace cuff) Up to 120x85cm of stretch fabric with good recovery, with at least 70%** stretch in one direction and 50% stretch in the other. Examples include stretch mesh, fishnet, stretch velvet, allover stretch lace, jerseys, Lycras, microfiber, and more. Up to 125cm scalloped-edge stretch lace with at least 40% stretch horizontally, at least 10cm wide. Version 2: (knee-highs with folded cuff) Up to 80x65cm of stretch fabric (see above for suggestions) Contrast* fabric for cuff: 25x40cm Version 3: (ankle socks with ruffle cuff) Up to 45x60cm of stretch fabric (see above for suggestions) Contrast* fabric for cuff: 10x50cm *Contrast fabric is optional; you can also use your main fabric for the cuffs of V2 and V3.