Anyone here darn their socks ?
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I think I have a toe peeking out, so Ill need to do it soon.
When I was a kid growing up in the '50s &'60s, my Mom would relax in the evening after dinner and mend sox and Dad's other work clothes that were much more expensive than they are today.
As for sox, I just buy a new bag of white sox(12/$6-$7 @ W*M) and use my old sox for OCI's. I do ware though them quickly so, I have lots of rags for OCI's.
As for sox, I just buy a new bag of white sox(12/$6-$7 @ W*M) and use my old sox for OCI's. I do ware though them quickly so, I have lots of rags for OCI's.
Nothing a little duct tape can't fix
My heels usually go first. I let them get real thin and then go buy new ones.
Darn my old socks? Seriously? I didn't think people still did that.
I don't "darn it" them but when I see a hole in one I often "da mn it" ..
I never heard the word "darn" used in that context before. I had to Google it. And no, I don't darn them. I wait until they significantly large holes in them, then they go in the rag pile.
I wouldn't say I darn them, but if a decent sock develops a hole I'll sew it closed.
Must be a slow day...
Should I save my old socks? What's your address?
Must be a slow day...
Should I save my old socks? What's your address?
What does 'darn your old socks' mean?
I go to Ross/Marshals and get name brand sock for about $1-2 a pair. It's not worth it to repair them.
Originally Posted By: Miller88
What does 'darn your old socks' mean?
It's a method of repairing holes in fabric. Using a needle and thread, you "create" or "weave" new fabric to mend the hole.
It's beyond my skill, hence I just sew the hold closed. This results in a pucker in the fabric, and a lesser quality repair.
What does 'darn your old socks' mean?
It's a method of repairing holes in fabric. Using a needle and thread, you "create" or "weave" new fabric to mend the hole.
It's beyond my skill, hence I just sew the hold closed. This results in a pucker in the fabric, and a lesser quality repair.
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By no means an expert, but My mother showed me how when I was about 8. Mum would break out the knitting needles and knit a new heel or toe. This is on the heavy wool boot socks, that I wore at the shipyard. My current boot socks are Thinsulate, 3 pieces stitched togetther. Git 'em from LL Bean The stitching lets go , so I fix them . I normally wear cotton socks now- a-days. I buy them by the 6 pack and dispose of worn socks as they appear.
LL Bean would probably replace them. Just call them up and pay shipping.
Of course, for socks, it may not be worth the price or hassle.
Of course, for socks, it may not be worth the price or hassle.
The socks are 15 yrs old. When they get real thin , I'm gonna use them for a pattern. I have never seen a sock made of cloth. Just knit. Thinsulate is as good as wool, and lighter when wet.
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