How to Make "Gaiters" and Leg Warmers in a Pinch
To make a pair of "gaiters" for light, outdoor use - buy a pair of durable, knee-high polyester socks., Cut the socks at the ankles., Use this cutoff, knee socks just as you would a leg warmer and slide it over your short, cotton socks and shoes...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: To make a pair of "gaiters" for light
Polyester, compared to cotton, resist thistles better. -
Step 2: outdoor use - buy a pair of durable
Woven fabrics do not unravel easily, so sewing the cut edges is an option that you can do at your leisure.
Cotton socks are grippy and do not slide around in shoes, compared to polyester, so when going on long walks wear socks with a high percentage of cotton. ,, These gaiters are light and do not take up much space. , Do not use new, ankle socks because they will be too tight. , -
Step 3: knee-high polyester socks.
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Step 4: Cut the socks at the ankles.
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Step 5: Use this cutoff
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Step 6: knee socks just as you would a leg warmer and slide it over your short
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Step 7: cotton socks and shoes when necessary.
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Step 8: Put gaiters on your "to bring list" checklist when going outdoors with shorts.
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Step 9: To make leg warmers
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Step 10: in a pinch
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Step 11: cut the tips off some old
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Step 12: ankle socks.
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Step 13: Use leg warmers to prevent cramps when it is cold and when you have used your calf muscles a lot.
Detailed Guide
Polyester, compared to cotton, resist thistles better.
Woven fabrics do not unravel easily, so sewing the cut edges is an option that you can do at your leisure.
Cotton socks are grippy and do not slide around in shoes, compared to polyester, so when going on long walks wear socks with a high percentage of cotton. ,, These gaiters are light and do not take up much space. , Do not use new, ankle socks because they will be too tight. ,
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