Sock monkeys!

juno

First attempt at sock monkey went wrong so had to unpick it.

Second attempt went more wrong, but I only realised after cutting I'd sewn up the wrong way.

Third attempt went ok until the stuffing, which was impossible, and then I couldn't figure out how to make the arms.

Now he has 2 (short) arms, a tail, an ear and nothing else coz I got fed up.

pennib

juno wrote: »

I am going to make a sock monkey. I have socks. I have no stuffing though

Just use a pillow or cushion for stuffing.

I like the cow sockie. A very well written tutorial.

Don't give up Juno it will all suddenly click and away you go. You're nearly there

juno

pennib wrote: »

Just use a pillow or cushion for stuffing.

I like the cow sockie. A very well written tutorial.

Don't give up Juno it will all suddenly click and away you go. You're nearly there

I'm going to go to a charity shop later and see what that have - either cushions or teddies.

pennib

I get my pillows from T*sco or A*da they are really cheap/new and you have lots left overs for
more toys/items you might make.

punkpink

Hi Guys, thought i would post up the pics of my first sock monkey (all done by hand, no sewing machine ) I did put them up in the Handmade Christmas thread, as they are a prezzie but some one suggested putting them here, so here goes;

http://s1102.photobucket.com/albums/g442/punkpink88/Xmas%20prezzies/?action=view&current=IMG_0012.jpg

http://s1102.photobucket.com/albums/g442/punkpink88/Xmas%20prezzies/?action=view&current=IMG_0011.jpg

Please don't judge too harshly

sparkleychel

fab monkeys punkpink

pogie2

I have made my first sock monkey. Picture on my homepage. Quite pleased with how it came out. Just need to make another one now so my girls have one each.

sparkleychel

awww he/ she is lovely pogie your daughter looks very pleased !

spicyprawn

Is there a certain way to wrap sock animals? I dont want mine to be seen by the recipients but I also dont want the animals to end up squashed and miss-shaped. Box is the obvious one that comes to mind, wrapped in xmas paper?

pennib

What about a shoe box?