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How to Make Sock Toys

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Follow basic instructions for doll on page 19.

FEATURES: Sew on two small brown buttons for eyes. Embroider lashes and upturned nose with brown yarn (Figure 1). A quarter-size ring of red felt makes a mouth.

HAIR: See page 32 for short hair styles.

OVERALLS: Cut from blue and white striped material, pattern design A-1, page 29. Seam and turn. Sew a 2″ square of the same material to each side for pockets and a 2″ square, hemmed on three sides, for bib. For straps, use two strips of material and add tiny buckles in front (Figure 2).

SHIRT: Cut from soft blue material, pattern B-7, page 28, and fit to body, tucking in at waist.

HAT: Cut a ½″ wide strip of black felt to fit around the head. From the same overall material, cut a 7″ circle and gather to fit band (Figure 3). A visor is made from a 3″ circle of black felt folded in half and sewn around edges. Stitch to front of hat.

SHOES: Cut from black felt, pattern design A-22, page 30.

FINISHING TOUCHES: Tie a small red tri-cornered handkerchief around neck and tuck a bright scrap of material in one pocket.

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