How to Make a Socktopus

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Next, sew and assemble the head and legs
To sew the legs, you can hand stitch or use a sewing machine. If you choose to hand stitch,
use a backstitch.

1. Sew the legs on the sock that forms the head. Fold each strip in half lengthwise, and sew along the long edge and the short open edge with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Trim the threads, and tuck in any remaining fabric. Leave an opening at the bottom (by the "head") for stuffing.




2. Turn the sock right-side out, and stuff the legs with polyester fiberfill. Make sure that they are stuffed evenly. Then, stuff the head, and hand-sew the opening at the bottom closed.




3. Sew each of the remaining six legs closed. Leave one end open for stuffing, and sew with a 1⁄4-inch seam allowance. Then trim the threads, and tuck in any remaining fabric.




4. Turn each leg right-side out. Stuff each leg, and hand-sew the ends shut.




5. Attach the rest of the legs. Sew the legs to the base of the head.

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