How to Make a Sock Doll

Select three socks to make your doll., Stuff an ankle sock and stitch up the hem., Cut off the toe of the second sock and turn inside out., Mark the vertical center line to designate legs (with slightly rounded "toes" as shown). , Sew approximately...

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Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Select three socks to make your doll.

They can be any size, but keep in mind that any pattern or logo on them will also be on the doll, so solid colored, lightly worn socks are best for this project.

Step 2: Stuff an ankle sock and stitch up the hem.

You could also use a regular sock and just cut off the top.

The toe becomes the head, the heel becomes the rear end. , These will become the legs. ,, Go up one side and down the other, rounding the toes.

Leave about 1 inch (2.5 cm) towards the top.

Don't go all the way up. , These are your doll's legs. , As you sew, make sure that the legs and the rear end are at natural angles. ,,,,,, You can also tie a ribbon (the doll's scarf) around to make the neck and give the doll a unique style. ,, Wrap 30 or so strands of yarn around something sturdy that is approximately a foot wide. ,,,,,,,,, This can be done by sewing something out of your fabric stash or purchasing appropriately sized doll clothes.

Or, you could make the clothes so that they can be taken on and off easily.

Step 3: Cut off the toe of the second sock and turn inside out.

Step 4: Mark the vertical center line to designate legs (with slightly rounded "toes" as shown).

Step 5: Sew approximately a quarter inch from the center line on each side.

Step 6: Turn this right side out

Step 7: stuff and stitch the top closed.

Step 8: Sew together the hems (closed openings) of the two socks.

Step 9: Cut off the heel and toe of a short sock.

Step 10: Turn inside out

Step 11: draw the center line.

Step 12: Sew a quarter inch from the center line.

Step 13: Cut apart as shown.

Step 14: Turn the arms right side out

Step 15: and then stuff and stitch them to the body.

Step 16: With a sturdy thread

Step 17: sew 1/4 inch stitches around the neck and cinch them slightly to form the head.

Step 18: Use buttons

Step 19: googly eyes

Step 20: yarn and markers to make the doll's face.

Step 21: Add yarn hair.

Step 22: Place a strip of felt under the yarn

Step 23: perpendicular to the wrap direction.

Step 24: Hand baste the yarn strands to the felt strip.

Step 25: Turn the object over and cut the yarn in the center of the side opposite the basted felt strip.

Step 26: Machine sew the yarn strands to the felt strip.

Step 27: Trim the felt strip ends.

Step 28: Center the felt strip on the doll's head and sew it on.

Step 29: Leave the hair smooth or braid it

Step 30: as you prefer.

Step 31: Embellish with embroidery if you wish.

Step 32: Clothe your doll if desired.

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