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    Default Straight Sock

    I travel. I wear socks. I decided my straight needed a sock too.


    Easy to make if you can sew an 'L' shape on a machine or get someone to do it for you. I used canvas.

    Here are the steps if anyones interested.

    1) cut out a 8 inch by 3 inch piece of canvas (or something similar - normal materiel will be too floppy)

    2) On a short edge mark a line 3/4 inch in (on the side of the materiel that will become the inside), and fold along that line. The end of scissors can crease canvas easily.


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    3) Fold the piece in half with the fold back to the outside.


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    4) Sew down the edge, not too close to it, and turn the corner to do the bottom. I hand stitched the ends of the seam a couple of times to reinforce it a little. The top will come apart easily if the seam has a dodgy finish there.


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    5) Using a pencil or similar start at the bottom and poke it inside out.


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    6) show your razor his new sock. You should knock it over in half an hour :-)


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    That's really neat; thanks for the clear photo instructions!
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    Great idea, I may have to borrow that.
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    I like it. May even have some scrap material around the house i can use for a couple of those.

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    BIG NOTE: Excellent idea and instructions but please note that some razors are bigger across than others and you might have to increase the 3 inch dimension to compensate. As a fabric person and the father of a general contractor we share the same dictum, "Measure twice, cut once". Measure the width of the closed razor before cutting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Razorfeld View Post
    BIG NOTE: Excellent idea and instructions but please note that some razors are bigger across than others and you might have to increase the 3 inch dimension to compensate. As a fabric person and the father of a general contractor we share the same dictum, "Measure twice, cut once". Measure the width of the closed razor before cutting.
    Very true! I forgot to mention that thanks. My razor is a regular one I'm not sure on the size but I think it would be 5 or 6/8. A great big 8/8 clever would probably need a little more generous size!

    Once you fold in half you can put your razor in and press with thumb to a snug fit and mark that spot to sew. Trim off excess after you have your seam.

    Have a great day

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