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May 18, 2017 by: Melanie

DIY Pedicure Socks

This shop and this DIY Pedicure Socks tutorial has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GentleHydration #CollectiveBias

Winter weather does a number on my skin, my feet in particular. I drink plenty of water, but that has never been enough for me to keep my feet from suffering through the dry, winter air. I’ve found that only through staying hydrated, using an effective Cetaphil® Moisturizing Cream, and keeping my feet covered, that am I able to slay winter skin until warmer temperatures arrive.

On the other hand, I still like to have a nice pedicure during the winter months, even if no one sees it. It’s obviously impossible to keep my feet covered while waiting for nail polish to dry, so I made a DIY solution. These DIY Pedicure Socks are easy to create out of store-bought socks.

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

What are pedicure socks, you ask? They are socks that have an opening in the toes so that I am still able to keep my heels covered while painting my toenails after an at-home pedicure. They are a neat thing to have around for those like me who enjoy painted toenails, even in the winter. These DIY Pedicure Socks would also be a fun addition to a spa gift basket.

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

Supplies:

  • Scissors
  • Socks
  • Hand sewing needle
  • Coordinating thread

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

When choosing thread, make sure that it is as close of a match as possible to the sock color. If not, the stitches will stick out like a sore thumb, especially if hand sewing skills are not that great. This is a very easy project, and using coordinating thread will help it turn out great. For the socks, I am using a pair of inexpensive knit socks that I purchased from Target. Target always has a good selection of fun, unique items. I never know what neat finds (including cute patterned socks) that I will find while shopping there.

Step 1

Cut the toe out of the socks. Below, you’ll see the one sock whole and the one sock cut. This is an example to see where to cut the sock.

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

Step 2

Fold under the cut edge of the sock. You may do this all at once and pin, but I found it just as easy to do it as I went along.

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

Step 3

Thread the hand sewing needle with a length of thread. Knot the thread at the end. From the inside, insert the needle just below the folded raw edge. Bring the needle up through so that it exits just above the folded raw edge (going through both layers of the sock). Bring the needle back down just below the raw edge to secure the stitch. Continue doing this around the entire folded edge of the sock, working in short stitches from the inside.

Once the end of the folded edge is secure, run the needle and thread through a few stitches and knot. Cut the excess thread.

Below is a photo of what the inside will look like once finished. You can see the slightly darker purple stitches.

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

And that’s it!

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

These come in handy during an at-home pedicure. I lather my feet with a great moisturizing cream, slide on the pedicure socks, and then paint my nails. Cetaphil® Moisturizing Cream has been a wonderful product to provide intense and lasting moisture for my dry, winter skin. Cetaphil® is gentle for sensitive skin, and I like that it is fragrance-free, too!

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

Find Cetaphil® Moisturizing Cream and other Cetaphil® products in the skincare section at Target, either conveniently on an aisle endcap or in the aisle itself.

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

DIY Pedicure Socks sewing tutorial AD

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Comments

  1. Karen Mathis says

    May 18, 2017 at 8:11 am

    Wow…what a Great idea…love it..I am going to try Cetaphil..thank you for sharing..

    Reply
  2. mary says

    May 18, 2017 at 8:38 am

    What a great (and easy) idea!

    Reply
  3. Jenna Wood says

    May 18, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    How cute are those frog socks? I absolutely love this idea- I like to give ‘spa’ themed gifts and these pedicure socks, and Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream would make great additions! #client

    Reply
  4. Ali Rost says

    May 18, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    What a genius idea! I’m harder on my feet during the warmer months, so it’s perfect timing. Between long walks outside and the garden, I’m always having to stop for a pedicure. Admittedly, the pedicure is more for the foot scrub than the polish. With these, I’m betting I won’t have to go nearly as often and will save a lot of money. So glad I ran into this post!

    Reply
  5. Karissa @WithOurBest (@withourbest) says

    May 18, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    These are so cute! I would totally wear them when I do myself a pedicure or go to the salon! I hate having cold feet and I always seem to when I don’t wear socks! You used some cute socks too!

    Reply
  6. Renee @ Getting Fit Fab says

    May 18, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    OMG the cutest socks ever! Little frogs with crowns, I love them. This is great for at home pedicures! I usually give myself at home pedicures because this chick is so not walking out of the nail salon with only flip flops in winter LOL. I may try and add Cetaphil to my winter stash of things to get!

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  7. Lisa Favre says

    May 18, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    Yes, yes and yes! These are excellent and brilliant. I love giving myself pedicures so this DIY is totally up my alley. I constantly need to do foot maintenance because I’m up walking about all the time!

    Reply
  8. Censie Sawyer says

    May 18, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    This is such a fun idea. I honestly never thought of this. I will have to try this the next time I am scheduled for a pedi. Thank you for the really great idea. Also, I love how easy it is to make!

    Reply
  9. Mae says

    May 18, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    Yay, what a cute idea! I always get cold feet so it’s perfect for me. I love the idea of using them for pedicures but I also like the thought of just sleeping in with them after rubbing my feet with a minty lotion, it will help keep my feet feel relaxed, I’m sure.

    Mae | http://www.thegospelofbeauty.org

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  10. Ayushi Arora says

    May 19, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    great tack ticks! DIY always gives some flawless experiments. loved it.

    Reply
  11. Tami says

    May 20, 2017 at 11:23 pm

    I think this is easy enough I can do it. I personally love Cetaphil products. My little guy breaks out in a rash if we use anything other than Cetaphil baby wash on him during his bathtime.

    Reply
  12. Polish Perfect says

    May 23, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    This is a great idea. I use a blanket when I’m too cold while I’m doing pedicure.

    Reply
  13. Great Nail Idea says

    October 23, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    Great idea for those like me (that are too cold every time).

    Reply

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