Original Recipe Sock Santa, Modaelf, & Rudolpharilla by Craft Sisters Hey everybody Robin here from Craft Sisters {craftsisters.com}. I thought you might like to build some sock monkey appliqués. Erin Michael s Santa s Little Helper line is irresistible and I m excited to share my first Moda Bake Shop recipe using this adorable fabric. I appliquéd Sock Santa, Modaelf, and Rudolpharilla to a quilt as a gift for my grand daughter s first Christmas. These appliqués would be cute on bibs, nappy covers, a little shirt, bags whatever you can think of. The appliqué characters print out at about 8 tall but could easily be re-sized using a photocopier. Have fun with these! Note: Use appliquéd or embroidered eyes and earrings if you are gifting to a small child (buttons are choking hazards). Original Recipe can be found at www.modabakeshop.com
1 Santa s Little Helpers charm pack This is more than you need but you ll have a lot to choose from 3 Santa s Little Helpers Fat quarters, one each in brown, red and green monkey skin 1 Fat quarter Moda white or white on white dot for beards, hat trims etc. or scraps from your stash 1yd Paper-backed fusible webbing Matching thread for applying appliqués Applique patterns included Contrasting embroidery floss if you decide to do any hand stitching (optional) Tear away or wash away stabilizer for satin stitching (optional) Small craft iron (optional) Step 1 Trace reversed pattern pieces on to the paper side of fusible webbing. Step 2 For a softer appliqué, cut out the centers of the larger pieces (leave about 1/4 inside the line, similar to seam allowance). Leave extra around the outside too to make the piece a little more stable and the paper easier to peel away. Then fuse to the wrong side of appliqué fabric pieces. Be sure to let it cool before you cut it out and try to peel the paper away. The paper comes off much easier. Step 3 Trace the details. Using a window or light box, tape pattern down. Place each fabric shape over the right side of the placement guide version of the pattern and trace details (facial features, etc.) on to the right side of the fabric shapes so you can easily see to stitch later. You can create your own makeshift light box by putting a flashlight under your clear plastic, sewing table. Line up the fabric shape over the pattern on the table, turn on the light and trace away. Original Recipe can be found at www.modabakeshop.com
Step 4 Assemble the appliqué. Slide the paper placement guide under an appliqué-pressing sheet and use it as a placement guide. Place antlers under the bow, collar under the muzzle and mouth and Rudolpharilla s head under the top of the muzzle. The overlap can be anywhere from1/8 to 1/4. 1/4 is easier to peel off of the pressing sheet. Step 5 Join the edges. Lightly fuse the appliqué where edges join/overlap. A small craft sized iron can be helpful with this if you have one. Let the assembled appliqué cool a bit and gently lift/peel it off of the pressing sheet. Original Recipe can be found at www.modabakeshop.com
Step 6 Fuse the appliqués to the background of your choice and they are ready to stitch. Step 7 Stitch the appliqués to the background. Use your favorite stitch or a combination of stitches to secure the appliqués and make their faces come alive. I used a combination of machine stitches on all the characters including satin stitch, blind hem, and straight stitch. The big blanket stitch (my personal favorite) was added by hand with embroidery floss. Three darling sock monkey appliqués for your favorite project! Robin Nelson {craftsisters.com} Original Recipe can be found at www.modabakeshop.com
Modaelf Template There are 10 pieces to trace, 12 if you decide to fuse and appliqué the eyes. Trace each piece individually including the dotted lines on the hat, head, collar and arm. This will give you an overlap of 1/8-1/4 when you fuse the edges together.
Sock Santa Template There are 8 individual pieces to trace. Include the dotted lines when you trace the hat, face and ears, suit and suit trim
Rudolpharilla Template There are seven pieces to trace, nine if you are appliquéing the eyes. Include the dotted lines when you trace the collar, antlers, and head and ears.
Placement Guides