Sock monkeys!

Taya

I love the monkeys! I'd love to have a go, I'm not bad at sewing but it bores me so I think it might take me a while. How long do you think a monkey would take to make if I sewed him by hand and was your 1st one hard to make? I can see myself getting frustrated with it. I might show my Nanna to see if she fancies a go too

Popkins

Taya wrote: »

I love the monkeys! I'd love to have a go, I'm not bad at sewing but it bores me so I think it might take me a while. How long do you think a monkey would take to make if I sewed him by hand and was your 1st one hard to make? I can see myself getting frustrated with it. I might show my Nanna to see if she fancies a go too

Hiya - I did Mabel by hand & seriously I'm rubbish at sewing so if I can do it anyone can and she is my first one - I spent most of the day making her - on and off and it was great cos I could just get on with it whilst watching telly - had loads to catch up on that I'd recorded on my skyplus - think she probably took me about 5hrs in total - the only bit I got a bit frustrated with was the stuffing part - especially the tail and the sewing the ears on but considering I'm THE most impatient person it wasn't that bad at all - its worth a go!!

Popkins

sharon59 wrote: »

well done she is really lovely!you have certainly done a fab job for the first time!:T

Oh thankyou!!! I am pleased with her & actually my hubby is really impressed!! and doesn't think I'm mad!! She's not perfect but I'm sure I'll get better - yes I'm gonna make more!! Another sock monkey addict is born! I didn't have matching buttons for her eyes, one arm is actually lower than the other and I didn't include the 'cuff' on her feet but other than that... oh and one of her ears looks dodgy in the photo but it is actually the same as the other one - its just the ways she's sitting - honest - just checked her again!!! Come on other newbies bring on your photos...

gemma1984

Popkins wrote: »

Hiya - I did Mabel by hand & seriously I'm rubbish at sewing so if I can do it anyone can and she is my first one - I spent most of the day making her - on and off and it was great cos I could just get on with it whilst watching telly - had loads to catch up on that I'd recorded on my skyplus - think she probably took me about 5hrs in total - the only bit I got a bit frustrated with was the stuffing part - especially the tail and the sewing the ears on but considering I'm THE most impatient person it wasn't that bad at all - its worth a go!!

Where do you all get your "accesories" from??

I want to get a little skirt and a hair clip for my girl monkey but can't find anything anywhere.

Monkey has it's body, legs and 1 arm made so far- will finish it tomorrow

sharon59

I got some lovely bits in Asda kids jewellery section this week and all reduced.pound type shops often sell hair bits that would be okay too.

stardrops42

gemma1984 wrote: »

Where do you all get your "accesories" from??

I want to get a little skirt and a hair clip for my girl monkey but can't find anything anywhere.

Monkey has it's body, legs and 1 arm made so far- will finish it tomorrow

They are from Matalan;) I got some for my monkeys, If you buy 3 packs of hair accessories you get 1 free:D

Loving all the new monkeys everyone, well done:T

QueenBee

I am hoooooooooooooked too - made two so far ...a red and white checked one and a pink cupcake one ( although cakes are upside down!!) My little girl loves them and wanders round holding on to one arm - sooooo cute!
Bit freaky though as haven't done eyes yet!!!
Do you sew a mouth on?
Will try and post a pic soon....thanx for the inspiration!

donna73

Has anyone branched out into other types of sock creatures?
I found a fab book " stupid sock creatures" in town -( its on amazon too) and i've had a go at making a couple of weird creatures based on those in the book. Pictures on my blog if you want to look.
https://www.amoregreenandsimplelife.blogspot.com
Also if you type "stupid sock creatures" into google the website connected with the book comes up - great gallery of ideas on there.

whitevanwoman

there is a blog called sock monsters (I think) with some adorable monsters on it - I'm sure someone posted a link to it on this thread but if you google sock monsters I'm sure you'll find it.

RustyFlange

Popkins she is beautiful well done