Ballet flats are my absolute favorite type of shoe. I love their classic simplicity and versatility. As an incurable skirt/dress wearer, I spent years trying to find a shoe that was practical, yet worked well with a casual skirt. Don't get me wrong... heels are fabulous for special occasions, but I needed shoes that I could live in! I started out buying little no show liner socks, but when they started wearing out within a few weeks, I knew I needed a different solution. At $2.50/pr I couldn't justify replacing them that often.
So.... I made a pattern! One of the great things about this project is that since it uses only small scraps of fabric, it is a perfect way to re-use an old t-shirt!
Step 1: First, I cut out this shape. To purchase a PDF with the pattern, click here
Step 2: I sewed the seams on the side of the toe and the heel.
Step 3: Then, I cut a piece of elastic, sewed it into a loop and pinned it to the inside of the sock, flipping the fabric over the elastic.
Step 5: Using a zigzag stitch, I sewed around the edge of the sock, pulling the fabric to fit the elastic. I used contrasting thread to show the stitches - usually I use matching thread.
Step 6: Repeat for the other sock.
All done! Here's how they look inside shoes... oh wait, you can't see them!!! Perfect.
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