Knee Socks From Footless Tights

A super simple DIY for super cute knee-high socks.

Posted by Self-Constructed Freak

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For this DIY I'm gonna show you how to transform any pair of child-sized tights into knee high socks for adults!

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • Footless Tights
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Machine

Steps (6 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    The main ingredient we'll need for this DIY is a pair of footless tights. I love using ones from the girls department at stores like Target or Wal-mart because they're cheap and always come in fun colors/patterns! You'll also need a sewing machine with a zig zag stitch, thread, and scissors.

  2. 2

    Fold your tights in half, making sure the bottom hems are lined up nice and even.

  3. 3

    Use a ruler to measure about four inches* away from the seat seam. Mark this measurement.

    * If you want your socks to be taller/shorter then please feel free to adjust this measurement to your liking.

  4. 4

    Cut straight across from the measurement you marked in the previous step.

  5. 5

    After you cut the legs off from the tights you’ll have these two tubular pieces of fabric. Sew the raw ends of the tubes shut with a zigzag stitch. I like to sew mine with the sock right-side out; that way the seam will be on the outside of the sock rather than inside where it can irritate your toes.

  6. 6

    And there you have it! Instant (er, well...sort of) knee-high socks. ♥