Sock Monkey
Sock monkey
Posted by hennie
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My first tutorial, Hope it makes sense, note the change of socks I forgot to take pics of some stages lol.
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You Will Need (5 things)
- Felt small quantity
- 2 Button(s) or if for small child- felt eyes
- Thread
- Polyfill
- 2 Socks Unworn is best!
Steps (12 steps, 40 minutes)
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1
A trio of monkeys.
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2
Take a pair of unworn socks, turn inside out
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3
Divide the sock in half put pins to mark this line to about 1/4 inch from heel
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4
sew along ribbed edge and up one side of pins, repeat for other side.
Remove pins and cut along this line to make legs. -
5
Turn right way out and stuff firmly through "Crotch", Sew to close
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6
With other sock cut out heel section, hem if necessary.This will form mouth
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7
Stitch in position and stuff firmly, sew to close
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8
Use leg part of 2nd sock to make arms and tail
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9
Stuff and sew in place
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10
Cut ear shape from matching felt and sew on to right side of sock
Trim and turn inside out -
11
Nearly there, position ears and sew on
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12
Add buttons or felt eyes.
Voila your monkey is complete.