How to Sew a Zombie Sock Monkey

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a suitable sock.

   Choose a sock that looks like it has seen better days.
   
   Bits missing, dye runs and anything else wrong with the sock will make it the ideal candidate for turning into a zombie sock puppet.
   
   Green fuzzy socks make for a sickly looking zombie.
   
   If the sock is white, consider painting or dyeing it a darker color; it doesn't matter how messy a job you do!
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   Step 2: Lay the sock flat.

   The top of the sock will be where your fingers end when you place the hand in the sock.
   
   Just below this area, draw a very large mouth using fabric marker. , Paint it like a big "O"
   
   with black paint. , Paint on fang-like teeth at the top and bottom of the "O" shape.
   
   Use white fabric paint for the teeth. , Use red fabric paint for blood dripping from the mouth of the zombie.
   
   Paint some blood on the upper lip as well. , Scars can be shown by a long line with some shorter cross lines added on. , Make sure that they're not level as no self-respecting zombie would have eyes on straight.
   
   Use buttons for the eyes; for best effect, have one small button and one large button. , Add a bunch of long red threads hanging out from the center of the button (eyeball), to suggest more streaming blood and general messiness.
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   Step 3: Paint a large open mouth on the sock

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   Step 4: using fabric paint.

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   Step 5: Paint teeth.

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   Step 6: Paint dripping blood.

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   Step 7: Paint some scars on the body and face of the sock.

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   Step 8: Choose two spots for adding the eyes.

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   Step 9: Use red thread to suggest blood.

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