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Cute Bean Bags from Worn Out Socks

May 24, 2010 By Michelle Barneck 24 Comments

Am I a hoarder? Maybe, but sometimes I just can’t seem to get rid of things. Like my cute socks that are perfectly good accept for the heels and the toes. A little pathetic that I did not just send them to their landfill grave, but I just knew I could do something with them, someday. Well, today is that day. I introduce to you the Sock Bean Bag.

The fun patterns make me oh so happy and the recycling is a total bonus!
(See honey, another craft using only what I had.)

Items needed:

  • Worn out socks
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Machine
  • Pinto beans (or any other cheap filler) I used 4 lbs for 21 small bean bags.
  • Card stock
  • Bowl
  • Needle & Thread

1. Cut the usable material from your socks. I used the ankle tube part and the top of the foot from most. You will have a big pile of scraps that don’t make the cut. (Notice the pins, they are from my sock matching system)

2. With the sock inside out, sew the edges using a straight stitch on your sewing machine. Be sure to leave a 1 1/2 inch open to turn them right side out and put the beans in.

3. Make a cone with your card stock to help you pour in the beans. (My funnel’s hole was too small) I did this over a bowl so any beans that spilled would not scatter. I found the easiest way to get them really full was to keep pulling the funnel in and out so it pushed the beans down while it poured more in.

4. Sew the hole shut by either using your machine (if you don’t mind the change in seam) or whip stitching it with a needle and thread.

5. Now grab a bucket and practice your throw!

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  1. Dana says

    May 24, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    Oh my goodness, I may just have to do that. Smart lady!!

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  2. Nature's Philosophy says

    May 24, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    good idea! i also love the idea of Baby Legs out of knee high socks. since we’re having a girl this time around, i can do it with my girlie socks 🙂

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  3. Megan @ polishthestars.com says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    Cute idea! I love anything with argyle!

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  4. Anita says

    May 24, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    Great idea! If you used rice to fill them up instead of beans you could freeze and/or heat in the microwave & use as hot/cold packs for boo-boo’s and sore muscles, etc.

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  5. Lindsayb-mo says

    May 24, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    What a great idea! I love Anita’s idea too!!

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  6. Steph says

    May 25, 2010 at 11:49 am

    You have cute socks.

    Reply
  7. Carrie says

    May 25, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Great idea! Very creative…

    Reply
  8. Kaysi says

    May 27, 2010 at 6:02 am

    That is such a great idea!!! I love the argyle ones!

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  9. C.R.A.F.T. says

    May 31, 2010 at 7:47 am

    great idea…come link up to making monday marvelous! happy memorial day 🙂

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  10. Josh and Melinda says

    June 3, 2010 at 9:06 am

    Perfect! I love socks, especially cute patterns, and hate throwing them out when they get holes. What a great way to keep them!

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  11. Sheri@childmade.com says

    June 3, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    Isn’t that a great idea! I usually use mine for dusting, but I only have so much dust and way more socks. Thanks for sharing … I’ve posted a link.

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  12. Bean bags says

    June 17, 2010 at 7:49 am

    It’s really amazing an good collection! wonderful idea.

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  13. Bethany says

    June 23, 2010 at 11:40 pm

    I am totally doing this. I too love my old socks way too much. Thank you for something to do with them!

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  14. shantel says

    May 28, 2011 at 8:28 am

    Great idea! I’ll be featuring on my blog:
    seemesew.blogspot.com

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  15. Anonymous says

    July 23, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Can also us them as mini heating pads. Microwave for 20-30 seconds

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  16. Colorful Canary says

    March 4, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Cute idea! Thanks for the great tutorial, I featured it on my blog! 🙂 http://www.colorfulcanary.com/2015/03/14-great-ways-to-recycle-old-socks.html

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