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Posted by ascus.lsil on January 25, 2009, 11:46 pm
wrote:
> ascus.lsil wrote:
> > Does anyone know how to replace the elastic around the
> > top of a sock? I have a bag full of socks that don't stay
> > up any more but are perfectly fine.
> > Thanks.
>
> > JOhn
>
> If they are white or black, you can use a hand sewing needle
> and hand weave several rows of this (or similar elastic
> thread) around the tops:http://www.createforless.com/Rhode+Island+Elastic=
+Thread+Package/plid...
>
> You'll have to secure the start and stop points, and may
> find that uncomfortable, but it's about the only way I know
> to re-elasticize sox tops.
Thank you!
I will try that since I have darning needles that should work just
right, and I especially like the "Rhode Island" in the item name,
since I used to live there.
John
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