Ways to use old socks at home

Women are practical and economical housewives. Most things that have become old and have become unsuitable for their intended purpose, they can be used for other purposes and breathe new life into unnecessary “trash.” Socks are an important part of the wardrobe. Every home has a huge number of socks: men's, women's, children's, knitted or cotton, knitted or woolen.

The situation when one sock is lost and the other one lies in the chest of drawers is known to everyone. And it’s a shame to throw it away and impossible to use. Small moth-eaten holes in the socks also prevent them from being used for their intended purpose. Don't throw away old socks. They can be successfully used in everyday life and serve for another purpose.

New wardrobe piece

Thrifty housewives are rich in imagination and skill. They successfully use unnecessary items for other purposes and do not throw anything away.

Socks are a valuable material for the practical inventor. They make useful and funny little things.

Bagel for buns

To create a beautiful bun on the head or a bun, fashionistas purchase a special “donut”. But some inventors save money and create this accessory from a simple old sock. To do this, just cut off the top of the sock and twist it into a donut shape.

Cuffs for jackets

Many practical mothers use unnecessary socks to sew new cuffs for their child’s blouse.When the sleeves of a home blouse are worn, “sock” cuffs honorably replace the place of the worn parts of the clothing.

“Removable” sleeves are made from long woolen socks, which are worn under a T-shirt, sleeveless vest, or over a thin sweater.

Let's save the tights

Very often, new knitted tights wear out in the foot area. Home craftswomen cut off the holey part of the tights, and in their place they sew on whole socks that match the color. The tights look intact and decent.

Knee pads for baby

A crawling one-year-old baby is a joy for parents and an addition of new, pleasant chores. To prevent the baby from getting dirty and injuring children’s knees, mothers sew soft knee pads from unnecessary socks. It is better to use woolen, soft socks, or hem cotton pads on the wrong side.

Ice is not scary

Old, unnecessary socks are used as protection against dangerous ice. Stretched knee socks or socks are worn over children's boots. With the help of a fabric base, the shoes become invulnerable to “glass” ice.

Headband, bright scarf and mitts

You can use beautiful single socks to make a headband. Hair does not get into your face and does not interfere with household chores or physical exercise.

An original narrow scarf is sewn from a large number of bright golf socks. Woolen or knitted socks turn into cute fingerless gloves that young people like.

For home comfort

In everyday life – old socks are great helpers! How many necessary and useful items are obtained with their participation.

Dust cloth

To save money on purchasing cleaning rags, practical housewives use old socks. They are used to wipe off dust and furniture, wash dishes, and remove cobwebs by placing them on a broom or brush with a long holder.

Washcloth

Fill an old sock with small soaps and tie it in a knot - you get a comfortable and original washcloth.

Potholders, hot mats

Kitchen utensils are made from the most unnecessary fabrics, and most often they use old socks. By laying a thick base inside and quilting a knitted base on the outside, women use socks to make comfortable pot holders or coasters for hot plates and mugs.

Creative case

Interesting covers for mugs are sewn from beautiful single or knitted socks. With this “clothing”, the contents in the mug remain hot for a long time. Flower pots in stylish cases look original, with a creative twist.

Compress: warm or cold

Making a compress using a sock is a simple task. Hot salt is poured into a sock, tied into a knot and applied to the sore spot. This operation is carried out if a cold compress is required: ice cubes are placed in the “part of the wardrobe for the feet”, secured with a knot and applied to the forehead or the site of the bruise.

Small rug

With the help of a needlewoman, a bunch of unnecessary, old, torn socks are turned into a creative small rug. Socks are cut into strips, rolled into a ball and knitted into a rug. In another version, the socks are sewn together without cutting them into pieces.

Case for glasses

A piece of cardboard inserted into the sock forms a convenient case for glasses.

For pet

Warm vests are sewn from socks for a kitten or dog.And, if you put cotton or rice filler into the base of the sock and connect the ends with a seam or a knot, you will get a funny toy for pets.

Massage device

Various objects are poured into a large sock: pebbles, buttons, small balls. The edges of the sock are sewn or tied. It turns out to be a small, convenient massager for the foot, arms, and back.

For children

Doll wardrobe

Beautiful socks make original clothes for dolls: they are easy to sew and look cute.

Funny animals and weirdos

Socks are an excellent basis for making soft, funny toys. The fabric is soft, stretches well and holds the figure. Various animals, gnomes, and unusual characters are made from socks.

If you sew eyes and lips on the base of the sole (use the section from the heel to the heel instead of the mouth), decorate it with a wig and a hat, an original and interesting theatrical puppet will appear before the master’s eyes.

Flowers

Little cute flowers are made from cotton and linen socks. The fabric base is rolled up until a bud is formed. “Socks” are used to decorate bedspreads, pillows, and panels.

New Year decoration

During the holidays, a lot of money is spent on decorating the room and the New Year's tree. Some decorations can be made from simple household items and save on the family budget.

Festive wreath

Multi-colored socks are wrapped around the round wreath base. In the middle they decorate with a lush ribbon bow. Looks creative and festive.

Christmas decorations

Cute little snowmen are sewn from white socks, which look no worse than factory toys on spruce branches.A white sock is filled with cotton wool, and part of the head and body is separated with a bright ribbon. A small cap and scarf are sewn from a colored base, and the eyes, mouth and nose are decorated with beads. A beautiful and funny New Year's toy is ready.

Chair for Santa Claus

Striped old socks will serve as creative decor for a New Year's table or chairs. Socks are placed on furniture legs, secured with tape or a stapler, and decorated with pompoms, bows, ribbons, and cotton snowballs. It looks atmospheric and fun.

Do not recklessly throw away used items. Skillful housewives revive old unnecessary things into new original accessories.