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

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.