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Sock Lost its Partner? Put it to Use with an Easy DIY Spooky Skeleton

Add a ghoulish touch to your Halloween decor with stuffed socks.

Blythe Copeland

By Blythe Copeland
Great Neck, NY, USA | Sat Oct 24, 2009 05:00 AM ET

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Credit: Robert Mahar, MaharDrygoods.com

Life has many unsolved mysteries—not the least of which is what happens to socks that get lost in the dryer. And while we can't answer that for you, we can provide this handy tutorial for putting the remaining socks to good use as sweet and spooky Halloween skeleton decorations.

Robert Mahar of Mahar Dry Goods showed Martha Stewart's audience how to make this project last week, using two white socks, thread, scissors, and stuffing (a sewing machine will speed things up, but if you don't have one, you can hand-sew instead). Mark the ribs, eyes, and mouth with embroidery thread, and use the length of the socks to make dangling, bony legs and arms.

If you're short on spare socks and thread, you can also buy a sock skeleton kit directly from Mahar Dry Goods; all the materials come packaged in a cardboard coffin, perfect for a Halloween gift or afternoon crafting session.

More Green Halloween Ideas
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Make Your Own Cheaper, Better Halloween Costume
Buy Green: Halloween Candy

 
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