How to Sew a Hole in a Sock

Written By: Alan Figueroa
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How to Sew a Hole in a Sock

Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

11

Time Required

4 - 7 minutes

Introduction

A hole in a sock can be reason to throw it out, but fixing the problem before it gets worse can save your favorite pair. This technique can save you from throwing out a perfectly good, repairable sock with a hole in it. It may be helpful to practice sewing before attempting this method, although this is a great place to start your sewing journey.

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    • Cut about 15 inches of thread in a similar color to your sock.

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    • Pass the thread through the needle’s hole and knot it at the end.

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    • Turn the sock inside-out.

    • Flatten the sock.

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    • Starting at one corner of the hole, insert the needle through the edge and pull it out the other edge.

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    • Repeat Step 4, but now in the opposite direction not too far from the previous stitch.

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    • Continue repeating Steps 4 and 5 until you get to the end of the hole.

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    • Insert half of the needle and wrap the thread around the needle three times.

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    • While holding the thread, send the needle all the way through.

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    • Repeat Steps 8 and 9 one last time.

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    • Cut the excess thread with the scissors.

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    • Turn the sock so the right side is facing outwards.

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