How to DARN a SOCK | Quick and easy sock mending technique | Last Minute Laura

Hey there guys! In this video, I am going to show you a quick and easy way to fix the holes in your favourite socks. This "darning" technique is super easy, and is a great way to save your most used item from going into a landfill unnecessarily.
Try out this easy sock mending technique and let me know what you think!
xoxo Laura

See you next week !
xoxo Laura

Episode: 81 of Last Minute Laura
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[PrenticeBoy]

Hmm, she kinda sounds metric. 'Roots'... Metricity confirmed.

[hermithank]

Here it is, I am a 75 year old guy with a hole in a sock that I like. I knew that darning was done but didn't know how so you can teach an old dog new tricks! Thanks from me and my sock.

[catza]

You know....years ago, before the internet (esp youtube), this kind of sewing skill was taught mother/grandmother to daughter. BUT my mother didn't do this kind of sewing and I would have had to go to the library for a book! Have to say, you just saved a few pair of socks from the landfill!!!

[ThurstonCyclist]

When I recently bought an auction lot of old sewing supplies, there was something in it that I didn't recognize. My mother informed me it was a darning egg. I figured that, since I have it, I might as well learn how to use it. So I watched this video, and darned a sock for the very first time tonight.

[derekl]

When I was little back in the 70's my mom used to darn my socks but by the 80's she would darn my socks by saying oh darn and then throwing them away, so I never learned how to do it. This video was great, thank you! :-)

[danieldaniels]

This is such a lost art. I often hear references to darning socks in old movies. I know my grandmother used to darn my grandfather’s socks, but they both passed long ago. Out of curiosity, I landed on this video, and am surprised by how simple and straightforward it is. I hate the thought of things that can be mended being tossed in landfills, and feel most people’s readiness to do that with things is a big part of the world’s pollution problem. Thanks for teaching me another way to reduce, reuse, and recycle. ♻️

[TeacherMom]

THANK YOU 😅 Now I finally know what Ive been doing wrong. Ive been closing the hole like a seam, instead of filling the hole with new woven thread so it is smooth. Creating a seam where the hole used to be makes the sock very uncomfortable to wear, especially if you have to work on your feet! I have a garbage bag FULL of my familys socks that Ive been needing to fix. Now I can & take comfort in knowing that they will actually feel comfortable to wear afterwards. 💖🙏🏼🤗

[andreacigala]

I love how she points out that the mend doesn't have to be the same colour as the sock, but you can use contrasting colours, ever multiple colours... like it doesn't have to be hidden, you can have fun with it

[rachelporter]

I absolutely love this. I am going to start mending my socks instead of throwing them away

[mrs.jacksonholecoin]

I watched so many darn tutorials and couldn't "get it". Wasn't making sense to me. I never leave reviews but thank you for this I think I can actually darn my fiance's hundreds of sox with holes now lol. Appreciate your tutorial.

[pedrovision]

And why exactly would someone give this a "thumbs down"...I don't get it...

Thanks for this truly important information!! "Every person is my teacher, in that, I may learn from them."

[liabillington]

my everyday socks I can't buy anymore, and no substitutions over the past 4 years have worked. I know a tad about darning, but seeing you do an athletic sock over a tennis ball, is going to make this work for me. Plus all your tips, what materials to use, etc. Thank you so much!

[km]

Love how clear and concise this tutorial is and your message of keeping clothes out of landfills <3 Thank you for making this!

[tasty_fish]

Middle-aged male here from the UK. Have a few winter socks to darn, hate throwing things away. Thank you for a very clear, informative video.

[amelialaughlan]

Awesome video! I read somewhere that you need a 'sock acorn' to darn socks - so pleased to learn that I can instead get to mending straight away with items around the home. Thank you Laura! My cute whaleshark socks from Japan are saved! 😊

[mbeacom]

We throw away so much. I actually keep things and repair things. I try to be frugal. But even I didn't think about repairing socks. They're so inexpensive. But this is great.

[katezim]

im going to save my bombas socks with this! i’m starting to see thinning spots and i’ve heard darning it before it becomes an actual hole makes for a more solid fix. excited to try :)

[rashkah]

the friction between some of my shoes and my big toe have sent so many cool socks to the grave, no more!!! Thank you for uploading this ♥

[abcstardust]

Thank you for making this excellent video! I’ve heard of darning all my life (60 years lol) but I never knew how it was done until now! You explain and show your technique so well.
You Rock!!

[spatulacity]

I always thought darning was a super complicated task. This video was so approachable and informative! You've inspired me to fix my own socks! Thank you!