How to Make Sock Toys

by Edna Clapper

Figure 3

SETTING IN DOLL’S EYES (BACK TO FRONT) SETTING IN BUNNY’S EYES (SIDE TO SIDE)

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MAKE STITCHES AROUND MOUTH AND ACROSS LIPS WORKING FROM BACK TO FRONT

FEATURES: To give the face a flesh colored look, dip the toe of the sock in a weak solution of pink dye before the sock is cut and stuffed. Be sure the solution is lukewarm. For a more professional look, sew flesh colored stockinet over the face after the features have been molded and stitched into shape (Figure 5).

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MOLD FEATURES BY PINCHING AND STITCHING THEN SEW STOCKINET TIGHTLY OVER FACE WITHOUT FLATTENING

EYES: If you plan to make several toys, especially animals, invest in manufactured eyes. Or, use eyes from discarded toys. Shoe buttons also make very good eyes since they have shanks. Add a highlight speck of white paint to each button eye to avoid that blank look. Never use eyes that are too small unless you want an older or mean look.