Hand Sewn Monkey Made From Socks

A different twist on the classic Sock Monkey.

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Since this is the first time in a long while since I've sewn anything I made a few errors.

I forgot the cardinal rule which is to sew with the right sides facing each other leaving a gap large enough to turn things ride side out.

So for the first couple steps I will be explaining what you should do if you want your sock monkey to turn out neater than mine did.

It took me around three hours to make.

Turn the sock inside out!

Ensure you aren't sewing the two sides of the sock together. Place a piece of foam at the end of the needle and use a different one to continue sewing.

To create legs use your scissors to cut off the elastic part of the sock.

Then cut a strip down of material from the top of the sock to make legs.

Use whichever hand stitch you feel comfortable with.

(I'm unsure of what kind of stitching I'm doing is called.)

Your sock should still be right sides facing each other, unlike in the image above.

Sew the legs together leaving a gap to turn it right side out (this ensures your stitching looks neater).

Using the gap to turn your sock right side out, fill the head with stuffing and tighten and tie off the ends.

After adequately stuffing, sew the hole shut.

I used the strip of fabric I cut out to make the legs for the tail.

Alternatively you could sew on button eyes or embroider one on.

I used fabric paint.

Snip away excess thread.

If you make this I would adore to see pictures or videos of it :)!