** Don’t worry. The digit in the picture is my finger not some deformed toe. I hate the sight of bare feet so I would not subject you to that kind of imagery.

 

I love socks. Like, really really. I have a ridiculous amount of socks. From Harry Potter and superheroes to cats and… more cats. I just bought a pair for 50 cents after Valentine’s Day that say “Fries Before Guys”, because, seriously, who could pass up that opportunity? But sadly, at some point my socks get holes in them. You can tell me it’s because I mostly buy cheap socks, but even the really nice ones other people get me as gifts eventually get holes in them, so it’s just not me (that’s just how much I love my socks).

 

Just because a sock has a hole in it, doesn’t mean you should throw it away. It is an easy fix that requires very simple sewing skills and can prolong the life of your socks considerable. Yes, socks are pretty cheap, but why throw out a perfectly good pair of socks when you can just sew them up.

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

  • Sad socks
  • Scissors
  • Needle
  • Thread
  • Clear nail polish (optional)

 

1. Turn the sock inside out.

 

2. Knot the thread and thread into the eye of the needle.

 

3. Find the hole in the sock, pinch the edges together, and put the needle through both sides.

 

 

4. Pull the needle all the way through and begin again, pushing the needle back through both layers on either side of the hole.

 

5. Continue back and forth until the hole is completely closed.

 

6. To knot the end of the thread, form a loop, then twirl the tip of the needle around one side of the loop. Push the needle through the fabric of the sock and repeat until it is firmly knotted.

 

7. Remove the needle from the end of the thread.

 

8. Trim the ends of the thread. If you would like, you can paint a layer of nail polish on the thread to make sure it holds.

 

9. Turn back right side out and you are ready to wear your beloved socks again.