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Mini DIY - Tights To Socks
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.

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  • How to make a sock. Tights To Socks - Step 1
    Step 1

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

  • How to make a sock. Tights To Socks - Step 2
    Step 2

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  • How to make a sock. Tights To Socks - Step 3
    Step 3

    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.

  • How to make a sock. Tights To Socks - Step 4
    Step 4

    Put them on and enjoy your fancy new socks!

    They tend to roll a bit so I folded them over.

    Phew, that was tough. ;)

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Gabby H.
Gabby H.
I have 2 pairs of mesh legging will this work on them as well?
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Jackkie
Jackkie · Sydney, New South Wales, AU · 51 projects
These are really cute! Does cutting them create runs or anything?
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