A stuffing method for forming a multilayer composite casing is disclosed. In the method a continuous web tube is formed about a stuffing horn from web stock. The web tube thus formed is passed through the bore of a shirred casing and then is merged with casing drawn from the shirred casing. The merged casing and web tube are joined to provide the closed end of a multilayered composite casing for receiving foodstuff discharged into the closed end. A casing article is also disclosed which includes a shirred casing having a tubular leader extending through its bore wherein one end of the leader is attachable to a web for drawing the web through the bore of the shirred casing.