Thursday, April 21, 2011

mini diy >> tights to socks

Hello there!


I have a quick little DIY to share with you today. One of my favourite pairs of tights got a gigantic run in them but, being the hoarder that I am, I just couldn't part with them. Instead of tossing them in the trash I decided to turn them into a cute pair of socks. It was very complicated so I will share detailed step by step instructions.

Step 1: Locate some tights that have a run, a stain or something equally disappointing near the top.

Step 2 : Get some scissors and cut the bottoms off of your tights. I cut them off right under the run because I wanted tall socks. You could cut them longer or shorter depending on your preference.

Step 3: Put them on and enjoy your fancy new socks!
They tend to roll a bit so I folded them over.

Phew, that was tough.  ;)

♥elycia

20 comments:

  1. fab idea! I'm always ruining my tights but can't bear to throw them away!

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  2. Perfect timing. I have a pair of olive tights that the cat annihilated last night. Huzzah!

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  3. Whoa I dunno, this is pretty tough Elycia. I may try to follow it...but who knows if I could achieve these results.

    I'm such a hoarder, too. What a curse!

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  4. I always wear my tights with runs in them.. I'm trashy like that. ;) Never thought to make socks though! Cute!!

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  5. yup! i had the same idea lately;D cuz i needed pink socks.. so.. i made them from my tights too;d
    haha;d

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  6. Cute craft! For some reason, I like having holes in my tights :)
    {it makes me look less wimpy}
    -charlotte

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  7. aww, such a cute idea. too bad for me it is the other way around - always holes in my stockings!

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  8. Cute and double the color choices.

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  9. Cute idea, thanks! I always get runs in the thighs of my stockings and have to throw them away.

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  10. what a smart idea, i have never thought of this before!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  11. Wait.....what? Start over--I'll take notes this time!

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  12. What a fun idea! I love this. :D xx

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  13. Such a great idea! Love this. I need to keep this in mind for when I get holes in my tights.
    Thanks gorgeous!

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  14. HAHAHAHA...I was seriously like "oh no...if it is complicated I will never be able to follow it! BTW...Did our little package ever arrive? I am hoping it did by now...

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  15. How will I ever remember all the steps!

    So fun! I have a pair of hot pink ones that are too much as tights but would be awesome fun socks. THANKS!

    Sarah
    http://birdsvsme.blogspot.com

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  16. Now I want to buy some tights and run through a thorn bush so I can do this :)

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  17. Ha I was really scared when you said it was complicated, because I love this idea but I'm not very good at sewing etc... but I think I can handle these steps!
    I've also been known to make footless tights or ankle tights out of tights with runs. Depends on where the run is!

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  18. It’s hard to find knowledgeable people On Stockings And Tights,but you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks for sharing this with others.

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