Stray Sock Sewing

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Making One-of-a-Kind Creatures from Socks

By Are Wei and Dan Ta

Summary

Stray Sock Sewing by Are Wei and Dan Ta is a delightful and whimsical guide that introduces the creative art of transforming ordinary socks into charming and unique sock dolls. Through clear instructions and imaginative designs, the authors encourage readers to explore their own craftsmanship and bring their handmade characters to life. Perfect for artists and crafters, this book blends creativity with lighthearted fun.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about crafting and transforming everyday objects into delightful, imaginative creations. If you love sewing and are keen to explore quirky projects that bring personality to your handiwork, this guide offers fun and inspiring ways to repurpose socks into charming figures. Perfect for those who appreciate DIY and the magic of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.

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.

Description

Discover how to create odd and endearing, one-of-a-kind creatures from your odd socks with Stray Sock Sewing by Are Wei and Dan Ta. This book offers eight step-by-step projects that showcase how to use your new-found skills to make cute and cuddly creations such as the lotus kitty, sock pig, and Indian elephant.

Create adorable sock monkeys and other creatures with this practical and entertaining guide to repurposing spare socks. Learn how to breathe new life into stray socks with techniques that show you how to choose the right sock, what kind of tools and equipment are necessary, and how to embellish your creations with buttons and beads.

Stray Sock Sewing combines practical instructions with a whimsical narrative, offering 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 demonstrate how to use your new-found skills to craft cute and cuddly characters like the lotus kitty, sock pig, and Indian elephant.

Contents include:

Introduction

1. Gallery - Explore a group of kooky, lovable dolls made entirely from socks.

2. Basic sock doll sewing techniques - Discover specific stitch techniques and embellishments such as buttons and beads.

3. The projects - Follow 8 step-by-step projects.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780715330166

Publisher: David & Charles

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: David & Charles

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 206.0mm

Width: 10.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 553g

Pages: 144

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Are Wei Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Dan Ta Non-Fiction

About the Author

Author Daniel Ta enjoyed great success in a career in advertising before deciding to throw it all in to create sock dolls. He now teaches regular workshops about how to make sock dolls and has written a number of books on the subject.