How do I pack my socks as a gift?
When choosing a gift for a man, many immediately remember about socks. Indeed, this is a rather relevant and necessary gift, because socks wear out quickly, often lose their pair, and are erased to the point of holes. And although socks are often bought and donated not only for the holidays, they should not only be handed over, but also packaged in an original way.
Is it appropriate to give?
Which of the men is unfamiliar with the problem of leaky socks, which, moreover, are constantly losing their "brothers". Women try to make sure that their halves always have a new pair in their arsenal. To do this, they have to buy them and give them to their men. Most often, this is not the most expensive thing that is given to men, so it is worth not only purchasing and presenting them, but also interestingly styling them in order to present them in an original way. It is important not only to give a present, but to surprise the young man.
Although many men will be happy to receive new socks as a gift, you should not give them to colleagues, unfamiliar men or a boss, as this can be regarded as disrespectful.
A loved one will be happy to get rid of a worn-out pair. Even such an everyday attribute needs to be presented in an extraordinary way. So, a man can be given a present with poems on this topic. Wishes not to get sick and always keep your feet warm will remind you of the care with which the product was chosen. Such a gift will bring joy and will be remembered for a long time.
Nuances of choice
When choosing this essential wardrobe item for men, one should not forget that an incorrectly selected pair can ruin the appearance and lead to skin diseases on the legs. You should carefully study the composition of the product, know the correct foot size. The material from which the socks are made is very important, because they often have to be in them throughout the whole working day, without being able to change or take them off. Products should absorb excess moisture and allow the skin on the legs to "breathe". Particular attention should be paid to the strength of the material, because this affects the wear resistance of the product.
Most often, cotton is used as the main material. Wool and polyamide are equally popular materials. Less commonly, silk products can be found. Although they look very elegant, they are rather impractical and expensive. For greater wear resistance, polyamide or nylon can be added to the composition. This does not particularly affect the price and properties of the product, but it significantly increases the service life.
When choosing socks as a gift, you should avoid the following mistakes:
- in a business style, white socks are not welcome, they are suitable for sports;
- you should not buy products with a large catchy pattern, and products with cartoon characters and strange inscriptions are not welcome in a business style; such socks are chosen for home use, they are more suitable for young people who prefer a free or sporty style;
- high socks are chosen under a business suit, because according to etiquette while sitting, you should not see your bare legs;
- make sure that the elastic is not very tight, otherwise it will squeeze the leg, which will lead to poor circulation.
Package
Men's socks are a very necessary thing, they have to be changed quite often. A girl or a woman should not only buy this important part of the wardrobe in a nearby store and put it in the closet, but also make a purchase in an original way, it is interesting to pack and present it in a fun way.
So that the husband does not get confused and always wore clean socks, he can be presented with a "week" gift.
To do this, you need to purchase 7 pairs of socks and make a new label for each pair indicating the day of the week. You can also sign labels indicating what they are for. So, the inscription "for work" or "for fishing" will help navigate the choice.
Knitted bouquet
Such a "bouquet" will not only surprise a man, but also delight him. To do this an original and extraordinary bouquet, you need to take the following elements:
- several pairs of socks in the same color, you can also purchase products in different colors;
- wrapping paper, foil;
- ribbon or ready-made bow;
- pins for fastening;
- sticks or skewers.
Now you need to start making and collecting a knitted bouquet, adhering to the following steps:
- you need to purchase several pairs of socks and carefully remove the labels from them;
- products are put in pairs on top of each other and twisted tightly, starting from toe to heel; it is important that the improvised bud is wider at the top than at the bottom;
- the edges should be wrapped, giving the product the shape of a flower;
- fasten with a safety pin;
- the bud is put on a skewer or sushi stick;
- do the same for the rest of the socks.
Finished "flowers" are wrapped in wrapping paper and fixed with a ribbon. You can do this by packing the socks in pairs or by folding each item separately. It should be borne in mind that the number of buds should not be paired, so it is better to use two socks together.
Suitcase
So that the knitwear does not get lost and is always in one place, you can give a suitcase with the socks for storing them. You can do it yourself. This suitcase has the ability to store sports, casual and knitted woolen socks. To fill the container completely, you can use neatly folded or rolled products. Any box to which a handle is attached will work as a suitcase. The design of such a suitcase is very important - you can wrap it with wrapping paper, sew a cover made of fabric or artificial leather.In this case, the packaging will be of no less importance than the contents of the suitcase.
Tank
There are several ways to pack jerseys. Men will be surprised when they receive an unusual present as a gift. To make it, the socks are rolled up in the shape of a tank. For work, take the following elements:
- socks (3 pairs);
- ribbon;
- bow;
- a pen.
To present the original tank, you need to take three pairs of socks. The best option may be to purchase two pairs of light-colored products and one pair of dark colors. To make the finished product look more interesting, it is recommended to choose contrasting products. The creation process is as follows:
- you need to take socks and remove labels from them;
- light jerseys are divided one at a time, after which each sock must be twisted tightly and fixed with an elastic band or pin;
- a dark pair is leveled, peculiar wheels for a tank, obtained from twisted light socks, are laid out on top; rolls should touch each other too tightly;
- the structure must be wrapped with a dark sock, and the toe must be tucked into an elastic band;
- a tower is made from the second pair;
- finished parts are beautifully tied with a bright bow;
- a ballpoint pen is inserted into the turret - it will serve as a muzzle for the tank.
You can pack these important items of men's wardrobe using tips from the Internet. It is worth doing this in an unusual and humorous way in order to give a gift of originality and surprise the future owner.
Sushi
Sushi lovers can get a set of socks as an original presentation. To make the sushi look like real, it is worth purchasing products in three colors. It is advisable to find products in white, black, yellow or orange. To work, you need to take elements such as:
- plain and colored socks;
- pins;
- box.
To make impromptu rolls, you need to tightly roll up a colored sock and fix it with a pin. A white product is wrapped on top, and the work is completed with a black sock. The finished rolls are laid out in a box. To make it more realistic, the inside of the box is lined with green wrapping paper, various elements are cut out to complement the composition.
Dumbbells
Athletes will be surprised to receive dumbbells made from socks as a gift. To to make them, you need to take elements such as:
- socks - 4 pairs;
- cardboard tubes - 2 pcs.;
- pins.
Important! As tubes, take dense rolls from used foil or film for products.
Follow these steps:
- each tube is wrapped in bright paper or foil;
- socks are divided into pairs and aligned so that the heels are not visible;
- the product is fixed with pins;
- wrap the second over the first sock, then fasten;
- do the same actions on the other side;
- using a satin ribbon, wrap the rolls.
You can originally beat the presentation of knitted socks, knitted by your own hands. It is better to time such a surprise for the New Year and Christmas holidays and use the product as a congratulatory accessory for the holidays. You can tie a bright bow on the product and hang it on the fireplace or put it by the Christmas tree.
For information on how to make a tank out of socks, see the next video.