How to Make Sock Toys

by Edna Clapper

MEXICAN BOY

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Follow basic instructions for doll on [page 19].

FEATURES: Embroider eyes in black yarn, nose in brown. Cut a smiling mouth from red felt, snipping out some from the middle (Figure 1).

HAIR: See [page 32] for choice of styles.

JACKET: Cut from bright colored felt, pattern design A-6, [page 28]. Make a scarf in striped cloth or from a brightly striped sock to drape across one shoulder (Figure 2).

PANTS: Cut from brown or black material following pattern design D-4, [page 29]. Trim sides of legs with rick rack or ribbon. Fit to body, tucking at waist with the jacket inside the pants. To hide the seam, fasten a cummerbund of red felt or oilcloth.

SHOES: Cut in black felt from pattern design A-22, [page 30]. Decorate with sequins or beads.

HAT: Cut from matching felt, pattern A-15, [page 31]. Shape with fingers into a high Mexican hat (Figure 3).