These awesome sock skeleton's are a version of the Robert Mahar's Sock Skeleton's found on Martha Stewart's website ( http://www.marthastewart.com/265579/sock-skeleton ). I used the template as a roadmap to making my little friends.
Having the template, I wanted to make sure that the proportions were right when making the skeletons from the socks I had. To do so, I calculated the percentage of each body part to the whole image. After I had the percentage I multiplied it times the size of my sock (51cm length). Here is an image of the template I downloaded, with some notes I was able to add on the image. Before drawing on the sock, I turned it inside out, and then measured it, this way the sock will remain white.
As you can see I made the legs slightly longer than the proportion stipulated, and I completely changed the size of the arms. I wanted arms that ended at the mid thigh.
I also gave my skeletons a neck, which the original template doesn't. I still measured the limit of the head and torso, like the template did. However I also measured 1 cm into the head, and 1 cm into the torso; giving me 3 cm for the neck. I sewed on the dark line to make the neck, then after that was done I cut the excess of the sock.
It's important to note that although the original instructions said to sew it with a sewing machine, I had an easier time sewing it by hand, due to the stretchiness of some of the sock fabric. Aside from that I tried to follow the instructions as much as possible.
To make the sock skeleton accessories I did the following:
Flower: Cut 3 circles in felt. I used a bowl with the desired circle size, and cut 1 circle in brown and 2 in red. Then I made cuts all around the circle, as seen on the pic. then I sewed them together onto the head of the female skeleton.
Shawl: I cut a triangle from a roll of burlap. I did, however sew the corners to provide it with stability. I also slightly fringed the burlap to give it a dated feel.
Hat: As seen on the side picture: I cut a circle, from the same bowl, on black felt. Cut a rectangle out of the black felt, that once rolled up would give me a cylinder of the desired size. Lastly I cut a smaller circle that I could use to cover up the cylinder once the padding had been added. First make the cylinder out of the rectangle, sew it so it maintains its tube-like shape. Then sew the bottom of the cylinder to the large circle, centered. At this point I sewed a red band to add some color, this part is optional. Fill the cylinder, then use the small
circle as a top to keep the stuffing in.
Sew it onto the cylinder. Voila you have a top hat! Now just position it onto your male skeletons head and sew it.
For a PDF version of my comments on Martha Stewart's template go to tutorials on our website.
I hope you have enjoyed making these sock skeletons, as much as I did. I like that they are slightly reminiscent of the Mexican Catrinas, but whimsical enought that my 2 year old daughter carries them around, making them dance.
We'd enjoy any additional tips, pictures, or comments.
Happy Crafting!
Mish
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