How I make bow socks!

[Apex Predator]

Thought I would share this with my buddies.  I sew these things up a couple of times a year, cause I include one with every bow.  I have searched high and low for affordable material at the fabric store, but always draw a blank.  Every so often I find these blankets at Wallyworld.  The last ones I bought were camo.  One $18 blanket will make me 12 bow socks.  

 

 

I first draw out my lines to pattern as many 10"X80" pieces as I can from one blanket, and cutting them out with a good pair of scissors.  These have a dressed side and a fuzzy side.  I start by sewing in a string at the top.  I reverse the stitch several times at each end to triple or quadruple the stitch for strength.

 

 

Then I go the the bottom and double up a section about 3-4".  When this is sewed and turned inside out, it will give a 1/2" or so fabric cushion to the bottom.  I hope it will give it a little protection if the bow is dropped on the tip.

 

I then fold it in half lengthwise, with the fuzzy side out, and sew the bottom and around the side to within about 8" of the top opening where the draw string is.

 

Then all that's left is to turn that sucker inside out, so that the finished side is on the outside.  Works great, and only costs around $1.50 to make.  I made a dozen this morning before work in about 1.5 hours.

 

 

[hardwaymike]

Awesome!

[ronp]

Very nice.  I will try it if my better half lets me use her sewing machine.

[joekeith]

Looks like you're alot better at sewin' than I am.  

[Bill Tell]

Originally posted by joekeith:
Looks like you're alot better at sewin' than I am.    

If you can't sew use the hem glue tape.  That is how I sew around here.  You just melt it in with the iron.

[cacciatore]

Some really good infos,thanks for posting.

[jess stuart]

Me didn't know Marty was a seamstress as well as a bowyer.  Just funnin ya that is neat, thanks for sharing.

[Apex Predator]

I'm sure most of you can sew one of these without the tutorial.  What I wanted to share was how cheaply you can do it yourself.  The blanket idea really was an eye opener for me.     Some of those folks on the big auction site selling them for $15-20 will probably not appreciate it though!

[NorthernCaliforniaHunter]

now that's awesome. I appreciate your sharing with us!

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Great Job...

[Oliverstacy]

They work very well...I have one of his camo bow socks.  Mine came with a bow!!!

Josh

[TWarrows]

very nice work.

[House]

Excellent idea...thanks for taking the time to share with the rest of us.

Travis

[reddogge]

Pretty neat.

[maineac]

Nice, thanks

[lpcjon2]

Very nice! Good to see you have a little Martha Stewart in ya!