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Re-using ribbed tops from socks....

...fold them in half and use them for the ends of sleeves or legs on pyjamas. Don't hem them, just zigzag them and they shouldn't unravel.

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Permalink Reply by Jill Dewar on January 24, 2010 at 7:35pm

go on! what a great idea - kids sock cuffs would be so cute!

Permalink Reply by Karen Tyler on January 25, 2010 at 3:21pm

What I love to do with the top parts of socks is to use them for cute sleeve and sleeve detail on childrens knit tops.....I often cut up tights and use them the same way!

Permalink Reply by Birdie on January 24, 2010 at 9:03pm

What a great idea!!

Permalink Reply by Mary C on January 24, 2010 at 9:08pm

That is really a good idea, where were you when my kids were little, ha! Thanks for sharing, Mary, in Az

Permalink Reply by Terry on January 24, 2010 at 11:53pm

The ribbed tops, especially those from thicker athletic socks, are also great for making sweat-type wrist bands which are useful to catch the water from dripping down to the elbows when kids are brushing teeth, washing faces, or even helping with washing dishes. I usually just snip and roll them up. I don't bother to sew the longer ones.

Permalink Reply by Liz on January 25, 2010 at 2:00pm

Really great idea! My kids are grown but have first grandchild with #2 coming in June. I do so plan to use this one. Thx.

Permalink Reply by Carmen Mojica on January 25, 2010 at 4:48pm

Wow! Your idea is great. I hate when the water drips down to my elbows when I'm washing dishes. Will definitely use your idea. Thanks.

Permalink Reply by Carmen Mojica on January 25, 2010 at 2:30pm

Never thought about that! Its a really good idea that I will be implementing for family projects. Thank you!

Permalink Reply by Linda Alsbury on January 25, 2010 at 3:16pm

I used some ladies socks to make leggings for my grandgirls' American girl dolls. They turned out really cute. The ribbed part was for the legs. The heel part is where I cut sock and turned it under to making a casing and inserting elastic. Voila! :)

Permalink Reply by Jo on January 25, 2010 at 5:47pm

you can also sew them a cross the bottom and they make great glass covers, so when it's humid your glass won't drip. I use all size and type of socks for this purpose.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Bordenave on June 29, 2010 at 4:26pm

I use them when moving. Instead of wrapping my glassware in paper i stick them into old socks and stuff the end into the glass. Tube socks work really well for this because you can cut them to size. Also, i put plates and bowls, anything breakable inside of old t-shirts and stack one loose in between.

Permalink Reply by chris on January 25, 2010 at 7:45pm