Sew Simple Tabi Socks with this Quick and Easy Way to Make Toe Socks

Sew Simple Tabi Socks with this Quick and Easy Way to Make Toe SocksIf you’ve ever admired Japanese Tabi socks or just fancied wearing socks with your toe shoes or sandals then this is the tutorial for you! Japanese Tabi style socks are not only stylish they’re also  super quick and simple to sew, all you need is a regular pair of socks to alter! I whipped up several pairs of these recently when the kids were wearing flip flops as part of a costume and given that it was the end of November I didn’t want their toes freezing off. Cosplay considerations aside they’re also an extremely fun and practical sock design so give them a go today and sew simple Tabi socks with this quick and easy way to make toe socks.

 

What You’ll Need (this has to be one of the shortest lists I’ve ever written for a tutorial)

A pair of socks

Scissors

Matching Thread

 

That’s literally all that’s required, I suppose you also need a pair of feet to measure them on but you’re bound to have all the materials required at home right now.

Step 1

Put your pair of socks onto the recipient’s feet and mark (using a pencil or tailors chalk) a line between the big toe and the rest of the toes.

Step 2

Remove the socks, and carefully cut along your line using scissors.

Step 3

Turn the socks inside out and stitch close to the edge (just like in the pic) using either a sewing machine or by hand.

Step 4

Turn the socks back out the right way, pop on the recipient’s feet and feel smug at your speedy and stylish accomplishment.

Sew Simple Tabi Socks with this Quick and Easy Way to Make Toe Socks

Step 5

Make all your socks into toe socks and wear them with all your flip flops! Or just so you can waggle your toes around the house while feeling all toasty and warm!

Our Christmas guide to gifts for the feet!

It’s time to start compiling your Christmas shopping lists but what if you can’t think of the right present, are you doomed to cliché socks and boring slippers? Of course not! With a little searching you can turn that seemingly boring gift into the perfect present with our Christmas guide to gifts for the feet!

First things first though you mustn’t forget how important it is to look after your feet during the colder weather. The temperature drop can worsen skin conditions, cause blood flow restriction and chilblains to name just a few problems. Thankfully most issues are easily dealt with as you can now shop footcare products online at many sites like Simply Feet.

 

Casey Slipper

Casey Slipper

The Casey Slipper from Canterbury Sheepskin RRP £81.72

The wonderful Casey slipper is made from genuine sheepskin and looks like luxury and comfort itself. Even better you can be in with a chance to win a pair in our current competition!

Blizzard Socks

Blizzard Socks

Blizzard Bamboo socks from Braintree Clothing £4.00

Bamboo socks are made from an eco fibre fabric which is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and incredibly soft. Plus they come in really lovely designs.

Fluffies Socks

Fluffies Socks

Fluffies Socks from Seasalt £8.00

Don’t fancy slippers but still want ridiculously cosy toes, then these socks are the perfect present.

Skull and Cutlass Slippers

Skull and Cutlass Slippers

Red Skull and Cutlass on Velvet Slippers from MySlippers.co.uk £295.00

Looking for something traditional and yet quirky for the man in your life? Then these pirate style toe warmers can’t fail to fit the bill *yarrrrr!*

Pansy Olive Socks

Pansy Olive Socks

Pansy Olive Socks from Avoca E16.95

These wonderful feminine knee socks complete with lacy trim and bows can’t fail to impress.

 

Hedgehog Slippers

Hedgehog Slippers

Wool Hedgehog Slippers from Lilac Coast £24.95

Not forgetting the little ones, keep wiggly toes all wrapped up with these gorgeous non-spikey hedgehogs for the feet.

Hetty Rose Workshop

Hetty Rose Workshop

Shoemaking Workshop at Hetty Rose £195.00

Don’t gift a shoe, gift an experience! Your recipient can make their very own pair of shoes hand crafted from vintage Japanese Kimono fabrics!