I made love a new pair of summer hose, in really thin wool twill. The hose got some though love during the summer and come autumn the soles looked like this:
Not much left. When your soles are this worn, it is easier to just change them for a new pair. This round, I choose a thicker and more sturdy wool twill, hoping they would last more than one summer. I ripped the old soles out, and traced around them on a new piece of pre-washed fabric.
Tracing the old soles to new fabric. Remember to add seam allowance if that is worn away.
The top fabric was in pretty good condition, but worn thin in some places. I reinforced those spots with patches on the inside, sewn with running stitches and wool thread.
Soft fabric and a thin wool thread will make the mended areas comfortable. This is the right side of the hose.
All worn areas mended; horizontal and vertical running stitches to secure the patches to the hose, and backstitched soles in place. I did not bother felling the seams, I predict these will soon need to be ripped again…
16/05/2024 at 18:32
With this cut for the booties you could try (leather) soled holes / calze solate