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Sewing Tutorial: Owl sock softie

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Tutorial: Owl sock softie

Craft Passion’s tutorial on how to sew an owl sock softie is a delightful and fun project for anyone who loves to sew and create cute and cuddly toys. The finished product is an adorable owl with a unique personality, brought to life by the use of furrowed brows. The author has used stripes and polka dots to make fun designs on the owls’ bodies and wings, which makes each owl softie truly one-of-a-kind.

One of the best things about this tutorial is that you can make the sock owls in all sizes, depending on the size of the sock you start with. An adult crew length sock will make an owl approximately 5 1/2 inches (W) x 4 1/2 inches (H), but you can adjust the size according to your preference. This project is perfect for beginner sewers as well as more advanced sewers who want to make a fun and quick project.

In the tutorial, you will learn how to make the body, wings, and head of the owl, as well as how to create the unique facial features. The tutorial includes step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, so even if you’ve never sewn a softie before, you’ll be able to follow along easily. The materials required for this project are simple and easy to find, so you can get started right away.

Whether you’re looking for a fun and simple project to do in your spare time, or you’re a fan of owl softies and want to add a new one to your collection, this tutorial is a must-try. The finished product is not only cute and cuddly but also practical, as it can be used as a decorative item or even as a soft toy for a child. So why not give it a try and see for yourself just how easy it is to make your very own owl sock softie.

.  Go to Craft Passion for the tutorial showing how to make it.

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  1. Isn’t the one on the right with polk-a-dots made from those awful socks you get at the hospital? I have some of those; think I will give it a try.

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  2. what an awesome idea there’s socks like that everywhere in every size in every color this will be a wonderful adventure to create. thank you so much can’t wait to make these amazing little owls will share when done thank you

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