10 February 2010

Take Care of Your Shoes


Today I've got another idea to re-purpose old socks.

Like these ankle socks suffering from elasticity issues.

Just stuff each sock with fiber fill.

Then sew the ends shut.

Embellish with ribbons & loops.

And use them as shoe trees to preserve their shape!

The loops are especially helpful to pull out the
shoe trees from shoes like oxfords & boots.

Enjoy your day!
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17 comments:

  1. Rambles with ReeseFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    Cute, yet practical!

    I like!

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  2. Catherine PeartFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Excellent idea!

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  3. Claire Mercado-ObiasFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Thanks Catherine & Reese!

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  4. LisaFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    Those are the cutest shoe trees I've seen. I love the bows on the loops... your stuff always looks so finished (I have a problem completing the finishing details on projects so you inspire me to try and get those cute details done) :)

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  5. Morgan//Nuts and BowsFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    wow this is genius! thanks for the awesome post!!

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  6. Claire Mercado-ObiasFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    Thanks a bunch Lisa & Virginia! :)

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  7. MelissaFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Holy brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  8. Claire Mercado-ObiasFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Heehee...thanks Melissa!

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  9. AnneFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    What a great idea!!! I featured your tutorial out on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-make-a-set-of-shoe-forms-from-socks/2010/02/11/

    --Anne

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  10. You Are My FaveFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    I need to make these for all my misshapen flats.

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  11. Claire Mercado-ObiasFebruary 12, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Anne! Thanks for sharing my recycling idea!

    Hello You Are My Fave! Have fun making your shoe trees!

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  12. RhondaFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    How cool! You have the cutest lil' sock ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Claire Mercado-ObiasFebruary 16, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    So glad you like the sock projects Miss Mad Sewing Love! Thanks for visiting :)

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  14. umamaFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    What a cute idea!

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  15. Claire Mercado-ObiasMarch 1, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Thank you ooh-mama! :)

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  16. GLENDA CHILDERSMarch 4, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    These adorable shoe trees would be so perfect for protecting your shoes when packing for a trip. Does anyone besides me think that shoe tree is a funny word?

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  17. Claire Mercado-ObiasMarch 5, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Thanks Glenda! I know, "shoe tree" is a funny word :)

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