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Sewing Tutorial for Polar Fleece Socks Using Green Pepper Pattern

February 26, 2019 by Laura Blodgett Leave a Comment

Why you should sew some polar fleece socks

I made many pairs of polar fleece socks for gifts this winter, including Christmas and birthday. They are fun to make, with all the cheerful polar fleece designs. The fabric is soft and warm to work with. They work up more quickly than just about any homemade gift. And everyone raves about them, both for their comfort and warmth. The only thing wrong with my plan was that I didn’t make myself a pair. Yet.

What you need to get started

What you need to get started making polar fleece socks according to my video tutorial is:

  • one green pepper polar fleece socks pattern
  • at least scraps of polar fleece
  • coordinating thread

This is assuming you have other sewing basics such as pins, scissors, and a sewing machine.

Before sewing or cutting anything

  • read all written sewing instructions and watch the video completely
  • determine which is the right side of the polar fleece, meaning the side that you want showing
  • think about how to label or arrange your cut pieces to easily keep track of right side of fabric

What you should do first

  • measure or ask to determine size of pattern to use
  • trace and cut out pieces for that pattern
  • layout the pattern on polar fleece making sure you have enough to have the stretch going the correct direction

When cutting

  • consider using a rotary wheel, and specifically a small diameter one for inside curves
  • make very shallow snips to mark centers of curves as noted on pattern pieces
  • make sure to cut enough pieces for 2 socks
  • label or arrange your cut pieces to easily keep track of right side of fabric

While you sew

  • pin curves and long pieces carefully
  • be patient and take your time with the curves
  • refer to the instructions regularly and for each step

Simple, yet custom made

Keeping it simple doesn’t mean the polar fleece socks need to be boring or impersonal. I had a lot of fun choosing fabric for each person, whether simply to suit their tastes or to match other things I had already made for them. I find myself wishing I had taken photos of all of them! If you make some, please post a photo in the comments.

 

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