Sock monster diy how to make

I just loved making these sock monsters. With each monster I thought about how more outrageous I could make it. Fun....fun....fun! The crazier the design on the socks the better! It is better to use socks that are woven tightly. They don't show the batting as much as a thinner pair would and they don't run as much when they are cut. This picture and the next few don't show it, but it is better to turn the socks inside out and then position them like so. Don't be a dodo like me...turn your…

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A few months ago superdad Joel introduced me to the world of sock monsters and I've been hooked ever since. I wrote about it briefly here. Now, I shall attempt to teach you how to turn a baby sock into a sock monster. First, cut the sock as shown. Turn the sock inside out and stitch the ears. Then stitch one foot. Leave the other one open so that you can stuff through it.Turn the sock right side out and stuff through the open leg. After stuffing, stitch the foot closed. Then position the…

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When I owned a boutique in the East Village of NYC we would take the scraps from the dresses and make matching accessories and quite often these crazy monster dolls. Our customers liked having a kooky stuffed creature made with fabric that cost $400 a yard and was dressed like they were. My dresses were on the expensive side which is why we kept the scraps. The best part about making these little monsters is that there are no rules. Go crazy with pattern, colors, buttons and ribbon. You can…

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