How to Customize Tube Socks

Tube socks today aren't the sports-only socks they were in the 1970s and '80s. Today they allow a wearer an easy way to show some personal style, and by customizing your tube socks you can make a big impression, show off your taste and get creative with fashion.

Things You'll Need

• Scissors
• Pin or sew-on accessories
• Sewing kit
• Dye

Instructions

1. Wear your tube socks under boots for a subtle, minimal look. If you're sick of the basic sock, allowing them to peep out above the line of your boots is a means to wear the style in a new way. Match the part of the sock that will show above your shoe line to your clothes or accessories.

2. Wear your tube socks with heels. You can rock this look without altering your socks to make them appear new and fresh, or you can cut the foot off your tube socks with scissors at the point where your ankle would be. This gives your tube socks a leg-warmer effect and allows you to pull your socks down for a scrunched look.

3. Layer your tube socks by cutting the feet off with scissors. If you want to make a bold statement, footless tube socks can be worn scrunched with unlimited mixing and matching. You can wear one pair of unaltered socks, and place the cut tube socks over as leg warmers to complement the look.

4. Dye your tube socks for custom coloring. Changing the color of your socks immediately makes them one of a kind, but you can also use fabric paints and markers to make patterns and images, or even words, on your socks. Try it for sporting events.

5. Accessorize your tube socks by sewing on buttons or other accessories. Making a border at the top or a line down the side are two great ways to change the appearance of your socks in a way that only you imagined.

6. If you're sick of wearing your tube socks on your legs you can always cut off the foot and wear them on your arms for added flair. For a more dramatic style, you can use your scissors to make a thumb hole, which gives the appearance of tube sock gloves.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the trimmed foot from your socks to make arm bands and ponytail ties; wrap the piece around your wrist, ankle or hair to match your socks.

Resources

• Skater tube socks