Chapter 15
Darning A Hole in Your Sock
Get your darning needle and egg ready.
Repairing a hole in a worn sock is worth the small effort it takes. Be sure to use thread that matches the color, texture and weight of the sock being repaired.
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Place the damaged sock inside out over a darning egg, or light bulb, to make your work easier.
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Thread darning needle without tying off the end. Knotting it will make the repair bulky.
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Starting within the intact portion of the sock, sew a running stitch starting ½ inch above, & on either side, of the hole.
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Continue sewing back & forth,
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When you reach the hole, push the needle into one edge of the hole & continue making long, back & forth, running stitches that cross the hole.
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Continue sewing until the stitches extend roughly past a 1/3 inch (1 cm) on the other side of the hole.
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Turn the sock to begin a row of stitches perpendicular to the first pass. Again, begin your running stitches,this time weaving them under & above the first pass of threads.
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Turn the sock to begin a row of stitches perpendicular to the first pass. Again, begin your running stitches,this time weaving them under & above the first pass of threads.
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Continue back & forth until you have completely filled the hole. Trim excess thread.
Voilà!
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Chapter 01:
Standard Staples
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Chapter 02:
Removing the Sock Rider
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Chapter 03:
Wearing & Pairing
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Chapter 04:
Match Point
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Chapter 05:
Color Coding
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Chapter 06:
Can’t-go-wrong Combos
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Chapter 07:
Going Sockless
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Chapter 08:
Sock Dont’s
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Chapter 09:
Personality Index
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Chapter 10:
Sock Nationality Index
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Chapter 11:
Underwear Criteria
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Chapter 12:
Underwear Types
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Chapter 13:
Underwear Anatomy
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Chapter 14:
Preserving & Protecting
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Chapter 15:
Darning A Hole in Your Sock
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Chapter 16:
Closet Rules
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Chapter 17:
Ways to Organize
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Chapter 18:
How To Fold
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Chapter 19:
Travel & Packing
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Chapter 20:
Fit Tips
