Yo, so I've been making sample sock things (say that nine times fast) and here I've been given the opportunity to show off the fruits of my labors. I started making these bad boys and girls when I learned of TAG's March craft--sock creatures! I wanted to see how long some of this fancier stuff took and just how easy some of the easier stuff was. Well, although the tougher stuff was pretty darn tough I did get some socks sewed, glued and cut.
The first sock creature I made was Gweneviere, originally from a book's outline and design for her. However, after five and a half plus hours of working on her, she really looks nothing like the book. But I was not discouraged and I like her anyways. Her head is very, very large due to me getting tired and not sewing on her legs! Mmm, but she's nice anyways, and for a first attempt I think she looks great. However, I doubt anyone will have the commitment and drive to make a Gweneviere of their own during the craft! She's made from two different socks.
The second sock I constructed was Father, with his stylish mustache and beady eyes. He took much less time and was in the end a funner experience. He's made from one long (over-the-elbow) sock. Also, sewn on to him was his rad 'stache.
My third sock creature thing was Shocked Salvador. A pink sock creature based off the concepts Gweneviere's book spoke of, he's sort of a extremely simplified Gweneviere. Honestly I think li'l Salvador could be constructed within the craft time allotted, but still had some sewing going on, so not really for li'l kids. Salvador is a single sock sewn.
My fourth and presently final sock friend is Mo, named for his faux feather mohawk. Mo is made from well, faux feathers, faux beads and a toddler sock! Constructed without ANY sewing within really only a few minutes, I think he's the most kid-friendly/oriented sock friend I've made. He's pretty swell.
Well, I know I've had fun making socks into friends. But remember kids, sewing usually means an occasional stabbing and I also got a lot of super glue on my hands and my skin couldn't breathe for like a day and a half. Not so sweet. In the end I'm happy with my tubilicious treacheries, and I hope this entices everyone to rev up and invite all their friends to the March craft on the 15th.
Or else.
A very buttoned down sock puppet made the scene
A very fancy sock snake
Keep your eyes open for T.A.G.'s next Art in the Afternoon craft in May! We hope to see you there.
The second sock I constructed was Father, with his stylish mustache and beady eyes. He took much less time and was in the end a funner experience. He's made from one long (over-the-elbow) sock. Also, sewn on to him was his rad 'stache.
My third sock creature thing was Shocked Salvador. A pink sock creature based off the concepts Gweneviere's book spoke of, he's sort of a extremely simplified Gweneviere. Honestly I think li'l Salvador could be constructed within the craft time allotted, but still had some sewing going on, so not really for li'l kids. Salvador is a single sock sewn.
My fourth and presently final sock friend is Mo, named for his faux feather mohawk. Mo is made from well, faux feathers, faux beads and a toddler sock! Constructed without ANY sewing within really only a few minutes, I think he's the most kid-friendly/oriented sock friend I've made. He's pretty swell.
These are the first of the READ posters that TAG members are creating. Aren't they amazing!?!