Socks, Socks, & More Socks

Have you ever thought of your sock drawer as a treasure trove? Do you have a sock bag filled with single socks hoping the mate will someday magically appear? This week I am going to show you some of the things you can do with these leftover socks.

Here's a good example: The feet are worn out, but the tops are still good – so cut them off! Then, cut two small holes on the sides and make a top. By leaving the mate whole, it becomes a matching cowl neck for the top, or an infinity scarf. You can then tie the top with a piece of ribbon (or elastic) to make an adorable hat. Using hair ties on scrunchies gives a more decorative effect. Leave the tie on the outside for a cute pom pom, or reverse it for a beanie.

A few more ideas for sock upcycling are: cutting the tops off and sewing up the sides to make a cute skirt. You can make a bolero jacket by using the foot and top of a sock. Or, sew a small seam in the middle to form a pair of panties. They also make good leg/wrist warmers, or head bands for an adorable athletic look. Play around and be creative!

Tip for the week: If you want to make something special and inexpensive, head to the dollar stores, they have all kinds of socks.