How to Make a Draft-Dodger Snake

This is one way to recycle Dad's old neckties. This clever snake will keep drafts from sneaking under doors or windows.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Doll Eyes
• Googly Eyes
• Wiggly Eyes
• Neckties
• Felt
• Glues
• Sewing Machine
• Sewing Needles
• Threads
• Scissors
• Scissors

1. 

   Sew the narrow end of a necktie closed.

2. 

   Stitch the back closed, forming a tube with the wide end open.

3. 

   Fill the snake with polypropylene pellets.

4. 

   Sew the wide end shut.

5. 

   Cut a forked tongue from red felt and glue it to the back of the point at the wide end of the tie.

6. 

   Glue on a pair of eyes.

Tips & Warnings

• Polypropylene pellets are washable and nontoxic. These are typically used to stuff "beanies."
• Use a wide tie, not a narrow one or you'll have trouble filling it and it won't be fat enough to really keep out the cold.
• Don't let small children or pets eat the pellets.

[fran3860]

on 12/4/2008 cat litter or sand also works greats as a filler. Better to recycle also.

[Oma45123]

on 8/20/2008 Cute idea. I can't wait to try it with my grandchildren--who always want a "project" when they come to visit. Please, give us more, more, and more ideas of what to do with ties!