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Helps to discover how to create odd and endearing, one-of-a-kind creatures from your odd socks. This title offers eight step-by-step projects which show you how to use your new-found skills to make cute and cuddly creations such as the lotus kitty, sock pig and Indian elephant.|Create cute sock monkeys and other creatures with this practical and entertaining guide to using up spare socks. Learn how to breathe new life into stray socks with the techniques featured which show you how to choose the right sock, what kind of tools and equipment you need and how to bring the creatures to life by embellishing them with buttons and beads. Stray Sock Sewing combines practical instructions with a whimsical narrative which gives you a glimpse into the wonderful world of sock dolls. A comprehensive techniques section breaks down the sewing essentials into easy-to-follow lessons. Eight full step-by-step projects show you how to use your new-found skills to make cute and cuddly creations such as the lotus kitty, sock pig and Indian elephant. Contents include: Introduction; 1 Gallery - a look at a group of kooky, lovable dolls made entirely from socks; 2 Basic sock doll sewing techniques; specific stitch techniques, embellishments such as buttons and beads 3 The projects - 8 step-by-step projects; Resources; Acknowledgements.Product Identifiers
PublisherDavid & Charles
ISBN-139780715330166
eBay Product ID (ePID)95431204
Product Key Features
Book TitleStray Sock Sewing: Making One-Of-A-Kind Creatures from Socks
AuthorDan Ta, Are Wei
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicCrafts
Publication Year2008
Dimensions
Item Height254mm
Item Width203mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorAre Wei, Dan Ta
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom