Socks that look like sushi, tightly folded and packed like a sushi carry-out container has three pairs of sushi socks: sushi rice, nori seaweed, and pickled ginger. To create these socks, the socks are cut to fit the foot with slits for ventilation and cut to mimic the flat front of a plate. Each pair is sewn to a fabric circle or square that can later be sewn together to form a sock, and a thin fabric layer is placed over the upper layer to protect it from wear. The finished product, six inches long socks, are not only made for walking but can be used as everyday footwear if so desired.
This fun project shows how easily a simple idea like creating a sushi socks box can be turned into something fun and unique to use as a gift or to surprise someone special. When you hold a sewing project like this together, you can see how easily little details like this can come together to create something really beautiful. Whether you choose to sew these socks from scratch or purchase them pre-sewn, the patterns are all just as fun and original as the box itself. There are kits to help you create your own sushi socks box, but if you prefer to make this project on your own you will find an abundance of patterns and instructions online for both Japanese and Western styles of sushi socks.
There are two basic methods for making these socks; either using a machine or by hand. Both methods will produce beautifully created socks that maintain high quality, durable fabrics and are machine washable. Socks are generally made from 100% pure organic cotton with a special pre-treatment to make them shiny and stain resistant. There are so many colors to choose from and to personalize your sushi socks is simply a matter of picking a color you like and matching it to the rest of the sock. The socks are so comfortable and so easy to make you won’t even want to stop at sushi socks.