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Recycle sock tops
SandiMacD   Intermediate FL USA Member since 2/8/09 Posts: 1157	Login to reply to this post 4 members like this. Date: 11/11/12 5:33 AM Had a collection of fairly new socks that quickly got holes in heel or toes. I I was sewing PJs and wearing a sweatshirt along with doing laundry. Had an idea of cutting off the foot and serging onto the sleeves and pant legs as cuffs. They are in their second year of use and still snugly. ------ re-living my youth through sewing...
JEF   Intermediate VA USA Member since 7/27/05 Posts: 2461 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post In reply to SandiMacD << 1 member likes this. Date: 11/11/12 7:59 AM Great tip! If you haven't already, how about putting this in the tips and techniques so it won't be lost on the message boards? JEF ------ "The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." --Abraham Lincoln
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2304	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/11/12 8:32 AM The quality of sox has certainly gone down, H wears thru heels and toes quickly, even with the heavyweight winter types. For those who don't remember, Moms used to darn them over litebulbs when I was growing up. I either use them for dusting mitts, or if you have GK's, they can be used for legging cuffs too.
Sana Intermediate Member since 9/26/05 Posts: 143	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/11/12 10:38 AM This is a good idea for people who need knit cuffs because socks are readily available in almost any color you could want. This tip has some advice about sewing them on: http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/review/1357 ------ "Once abolish the God, and the government becomes the God." (G. K. Chesterton)
marec   Intermediate OR USA Member since 5/11/08 Posts: 3600	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/11/12 6:50 PM Great idea! Also, worn socks are wonderful for cleaning white boards. ------ my blog: http://kf-biblioblog.blogspot.com/ Sewing through my pattern stash-125 completed.
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2257	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/11/12 7:30 PM Thanks for sharing such a great idea! ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
LynnG   Intermediate WI USA Member since 9/16/03 Posts: 72	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/12/12 10:42 AM Great idea!
threaddy   Advanced WY USA Member since 4/22/09 Posts: 2389	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/12/12 11:20 AM Yes excellent...but you know what? I patch my and DH's socks...using a honeycomb stitch and a new piece of sock fabric (from another worn out sock) It gives the sock a second life. But now when that wears out I know what to do with the tops! Another use for sock tops....if you hike a lot...when it gets dusty or muddy putting another top like a gaiter over so it fits over the shoe top...helps to keep dust and dirt from getting in the shoes. ------ "The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem." Theodore Rubin "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life's about creating yourself." George Bernard Shaw Bernina vintage and embroidery serger 234 and BLcoverstitch
Screaming Mimi Advanced CA USA Member since 3/13/10 Posts: 69	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/12/12 11:46 AM What a great idea!
SandiMacD   Intermediate FL USA Member since 2/8/09 Posts: 1157	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/13/12 4:05 PM I grew up darning socks both by hand and on machine. I do that still but for some reason most of today's socks don't get a small opening that can be closed - it's huge! And if in the heel area, then wearing it after being darned, is quite painful to walk on in shoes- at least for my age and skin now. ------ re-living my youth through sewing...

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