- 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, ...
- Stuff an ankle sock and stitch up the hem. You could also use a regular sock and just cut off the top.
- Cut off the toe of the second sock and turn inside out. These will become the legs.
- Mark the vertical center line to designate legs (with slightly rounded "toes" as shown).
- Sew approximately a quarter inch from the center line on each side. Go up one side and down the other, rounding the toes.
- Turn this right side out, stuff and stitch the top closed. These are your doll's legs.
- Sew together the hems (closed openings) of the two socks. As you sew, make sure that the legs and the rear end are at natural angles.
How do you make a doll's legs?
These are your doll's legs. Sew together the hems (closed openings) of the two socks. As you sew, make sure that the legs and the rear end are at natural angles. Cut off the heel and toe of a short sock. Turn inside out, draw the center line. Sew a quarter inch from the center line. Cut apart as shown.
How to draw a sock puppet doll?
Draw on the socks the doll shape, one sock for the arms (left on the pic), and one sock for the body and legs (right). Place the socks flats and draw the shapes. You will use one sock to make the doll’s head, body, and legs, and the second sock to make the doll’s arms. Take the first sock, and draw two legs.
How to sew socks together?
Sew together the hems (closed openings) of the two socks. As you sew, make sure that the legs and the rear end are at natural angles. Cut off the heel and toe of a short sock. Turn inside out, draw the center line. Sew a quarter inch from the center line. Cut apart as shown. Turn the arms right side out, and then stuff and stitch them to the body.
What kind of socks should I use to make a 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. 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.
How do you make a simple sock doll?
0:0012:42DIY dolls from socks for beginners How to make a sock doll easyYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo we're going to need two socks one white and one colored first let's work with the white sockMoreSo we're going to need two socks one white and one colored first let's work with the white sock first thing i cut off the heel. Part. Now turn the sock inside out and straighten.
How do you make a sock puppet doll?
0:155:33How to Make Sock Puppets | Fast and Easy DIY - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPull the sock over just keeping that cardboard right there that becomes the mouth and remember theMorePull the sock over just keeping that cardboard right there that becomes the mouth and remember the heel is going to be on top of the head now is where you get to decorate.
How do you make homemade dolls step by step?
How To Make A Doll In 8 Easy StepsStep 1: Gather the Materials Needed. ... Step 2: Cut the Fabric. ... Step 3: Stitch the Fabric. ... Step 4: Roll Batting. ... Step 5: Create the Feet, Head, and Hands. ... Step 6: Stuff the Body with the Batting. ... Step 7: Create Hair and Other Features. ... Step 8: Finish the Hair.
How do you make sock doll clothes?
0:143:48How to Make No-Sew Doll Clothes with Socks - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI cut two small armholes out of the sides. And then dress my doll from the bottom. Up i can make aMoreI cut two small armholes out of the sides. And then dress my doll from the bottom. Up i can make a skirt by cutting off the bottom of another sock.
How do you make a sock bunny?
InstructionsFill a sock with rice. Tie a piece of string around the top part to make the body/head.Cut right down the middle of the extra sock part.Round the ends of the ears with a scissor. ... Hot glue on embellishments for the face, cut twine for the whiskers and decorate with ribbon/bows to finish!
How do you make a sock animal?
0:005:26How to make Plush Sock Animals - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe first step is to fill your sock with your stuffing. Here so i like to flip my sock open like iMoreThe first step is to fill your sock with your stuffing. Here so i like to flip my sock open like i was about to put it on and then put the stuffing in instead.
How do you make a doll by hand?
0:144:57Current Project: Making a Handmade Doll - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd some scrap fleece first i'm going to cut up the side of my sock with the heel. So that i canMoreAnd some scrap fleece first i'm going to cut up the side of my sock with the heel. So that i can open it up. Next i'm going to trim off parts of the heel. And the top.
How do you make a Coraline doll?
0:4010:33Making My Own Coraline Doll Out of Scrap Materials - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd as far as everything else i think i'm just going to use bits of scrap fabric that i have in myMoreAnd as far as everything else i think i'm just going to use bits of scrap fabric that i have in my pile. And just make little clothes.
How do you make a clothes doll at home?
2:497:42How to make Doll From cloth step by step at home - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipНо вокруг как но какой он белый мир когда а но какой рыба это не глыбами так.MoreНо вокруг как но какой он белый мир когда а но какой рыба это не глыбами так.
How do you make 18 inch doll tights?
0:027:13Simple American Girl Doll Tights Tutorial - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt what you need to make doll tights are women's dress socks or knee socks straight pin fabricMoreIt what you need to make doll tights are women's dress socks or knee socks straight pin fabric marker ruler fabric scissor thread to match the socks. And a sewing. Machine. Turn the sock.
How do you make an 18 inch doll dress?
0:134:14Sewing American Girl doll Dresses (easy)! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI always just cut pieces of fabric that are a little bit too big and then measure them sort ofMoreI always just cut pieces of fabric that are a little bit too big and then measure them sort of around the doll's body and cut them if necessary.
How do you make OMG doll clothes?
3:5010:0512 Clever LOL Surprise OMG And Barbie Clothes Hacks And CraftsYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipLine use a thin elastic string from the balloon to make a belt. We get a very gentle and stylishMoreLine use a thin elastic string from the balloon to make a belt. We get a very gentle and stylish barbie dress.
How do you make a sock puppet for school project?
0:186:14How to Make Simple No-Sew Sock Puppets - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou have around the house. Kids can create simple no soak sock puppets let me show you how you willMoreYou have around the house. Kids can create simple no soak sock puppets let me show you how you will need a sock yarn googly eyes or buttons craft or felt glue a pom-pom felt marker and scissors to
How do you make an easy puppet?
2:0229:53NO SEW Puppet Build - Easy to Follow - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipToday now to get started i'm going to design the mouth plate first and i'm just going to make aMoreToday now to get started i'm going to design the mouth plate first and i'm just going to make a traditional monster. So let me just kind of draw. One half of the mouth. Plate.
How do you make a puppet doll?
0:044:02How to make doll with paper cup - Very easy dancing ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipCut it out cut a piece off the circle. Make a cone-like shape. And. Glue do now let's make the headsMoreCut it out cut a piece off the circle. Make a cone-like shape. And. Glue do now let's make the heads draw a smaller circle draw a neck under it and cut it out draw and color eyes nose and mud.
How do you make a no sew sock puppet?
1:515:19How to Make a Sock Puppet (No Sewing) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPlace a loosely folded piece of paper inside the mouth and trace the shape. Then cut inside thisMorePlace a loosely folded piece of paper inside the mouth and trace the shape. Then cut inside this line by about five millimeters. And glue this piece in place be sure to glue right to the edges.
How to make a doll out of socks?
To make a sock doll, start by stuffing an ankle sock and stitching up the hem, which will be the body and head of your doll. Then, cut a second sock in half, stuff each half, and sew up the seams to make the legs. Repeat with a smaller section of a sock to make the arms for your doll.
How to make a sock with legs?
The toe becomes the head, the heel becomes the rear end. Cut off the toe of the second sock and turn inside out. These will become the legs. Mark the vertical center line to designate legs (with slightly rounded "toes" as shown). Sew approximately a quarter inch from the center line on each side.
What to use to make a doll's face?
Use buttons, beads, googly eyes, yarn and markers to make the doll's face.
Where to cut felt yarn for felting?
Turn the object over and cut the yarn in the center of the side opposite the basted felt strip.
Can you wash a sock in the washing machine?
The sock part would be washable, but it would be inadvisable to put it in the washing machine. If you MUST wash the whole thing, gently hand-washing it would probably work, taking care not to tangle the yarn up.
Can you sew by hand?
You can sew by hand. If you don't have a needle and thread laying about, consider purchasing a small sewing kit.
Can you give a doll to a child?
If you plan to give your doll to a small child, consider using only embroidered facial features, as glued on or sewn on buttons can come loose and become a choking hazard.
Step 1: Gathering Material
Gather all your materials: Socks, Scissors, Stuffing, Thread, Needles, and anything else that you want to use to decorate your creation with.
Step 2
Take a tube sock and starting at the end where you put your foot in cut directly in the middle until you get about an inch from the heal of the sock.
Step 3: Sewing
Begin sewing the sock but not all the way. Start sewing around the ends of what will be the legs of the doll, but be careful not to sew it all the way up, leave some room for you to stuff it.
Step 4: Making Arms
Now you will have to make the arms. If you have an ankle sock take one of them and cut it in half. After cutting it in half you should sew each one up but leave a opening at the end so that you can attach them to the body of the doll.
Step 5: Arm Holes
Make sure you cut one hole on each side of the dolls body so that you can sew the arms on. Once that is done sew the arms on.
Step 6: Stuffing the Doll
After sewing arms on the doll you can start stuffing the doll with anything that you like, I chose stuffing material that I purchased at Wal-Mart. After your done stuffing the doll you should sew it up.
Step 7: Decorating
Now that you are done with hard work you can begin decorating the doll. After your done decorating the doll your doll is finish.
How to make a doll out of socks?
1) stuff some stuffing into the sock (I like to put more in than I did for the body because I think it makes it a bit cuter)#N#2) I am doing a pig so I will put a button in the sock and secure it with an elastic to give it a nose#N#3)you can give it ears by pinching and securing with an elastic#N#4) you can secure the head off with elastic but I made a some hair#N#5) you can add eyes with a marker or buttons#N#Now you've got your own doll, you can dress it up or add more decorations and the best part is that you can take it apart or change anytime. Enjoy.
How to make a sock with a sock?
Step 3: Adding the Body. 1) now put some stuffing right at the bottom of the sock. 2) just above where the stuffing ends, pinch the sock like you did for the feet. 3) these are your hands. 4) now section off the body just above the hands with an elastic. 5) you can also add a tail by pinching just like the hands and feet ...
What to use for sock dolls?
Always use good batting or stuffing. Even more than other cloth dolls, the squishy nature of sock dolls means you can’t afford lumps or flat spots. (Among my favorites: Soft-Touch by Fairfield .)
What do you need to make a sock?
You will need one sock, some batting or stuffing, Fray-Check, and your basic sewing supplies. (Needle, thread, scissors, and a thimble if you use one.) You’ll also want something for eyes, nose, and other embellishments. At the very least, that will be embroidery thread, yarn, or a contrasting color of regular thread.
What container do you prop up sock dolls in?
Here are a couple of other sock dolls I’ve made. They were propped up in Rubbermaid sandwich containers, so you can see them better. That also gives you an idea of the scale of them.
What happens if you remove a doll's socks?
If you remove a smaller amount, the doll will have longer ears and shorter arms. If you remove more, there will be shorter ears and longer arms. Remember: If something goes terribly wrong, you still have another sock.
How to make a doll that doesn't fall over easily?
If your doll should sit and not fall over easily, make a small bean bag that will fit inside the “ rear end” of the doll. Fill that bean bag with something heavy. I use anything like poly-pellets, or well-rinsed gravel intended for fish tanks, or even unscented kitty litter. (The latter, being clay, can deteriorate and turn to messy dust if handled too often.)
How to cut an octopus doll's ears?
Starting at the cuff of the sock, cut both layers up the middle. The next step is to cut a notch where the ears will extend. Once again, the deeper the cut, the longer the ears.
How to draw a doll with socks?
Draw on the socks the doll shape, one sock for the arms (left on the pic), and one sock for the body and legs (right). Place the socks flats and draw the shapes. You will use one sock to make the doll’s head, body, and legs, and the second sock to make the doll’s arms. Take the first sock, and draw two legs.
Where is the sock seam on a doll?
The sock seam will be hidden on the doll’s hair. I’m not giving you any dimension, because it can vary depending on the size of the socks you use. Note that the length of the legs and the height of the body+head are more or less the same. Draw on the second sock the doll’s arms.
How to make a doll with embroidery?
Adjusts the haircut with some scissors snips if necessary. Sew two beads to make the eyes, and make a few stitches with the embroidery thread for the mouth. If you make the doll for a toddler or a baby make the eyes with embroidery stitches instead. That’s it!
How to make a doll out of fabric?
Cut out the shape, you have to cut through both fabric layers. Sew the leg’s edges together, leaving an unsewn gap on the center to fill the doll. Sew the arm edges together, leaving one side open to add the filling. Fill the doll’s body and arms with the foam.
Where to sew arms for a sleeve?
Sew both arms with the body, next to the head.
Did the little girl bring any dolls?
Obviously, the little girl didn’t bring any doll… no big deal, but my daughter was very sad and disappointed! After this little drama, I made her a promise: we will make a super cute doll together. She calms down and went to her ballet class…. I had the secret hope that she will forget about the doll…that didn’t happen!
Can you make a barbie house out of a sock doll?
It was not planned but our sock doll fits perfectly into the DIY barbie house. Check the post if you want a homemade wood dollhouse.
