DIY Filter Socks

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I just went to Joann Fabrics, there were lot of options for Felt, I got really confused what to get and moreover the felt was $5.99 per yard

They often have 50% the felt and if not they usually have a 50% off 1 item coupon. There is a pic of the material in t
 

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They often have 50% the felt and if not they usually have a 50% off 1 item coupon. There is a pic of the material in t
Yes, the picture is there, Joann carries the product which is little different then the picture(label is different)
 

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Need a little help one of my local store is going out of business


They are out of polyester felt, but they have they squares.
 

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Hey so just for a warning, I would avoid buying anything Fusible! That means there is adhesive on one side so you can attach it to another fabric. You want regular felt with 100% polyester, nothing fusible. For Reference Pellon is a brand of fusible materials, almost anything by them is not a good option.
 

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Do they last as long?
The DIY ones should last as long as the store bought. The key differences in longevity is going to be how fine of filtration you are doing. The lower the micron, the more stuff you will clog the sock with and the sooner it will need to be cleaned. If you make extras you can rotate them in use and give them time be cleaned. I had a set last at least a year without much issue.
 

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A few people have asked me how I make my filter socks so I figure I'd post a thread in case this can be helpful to others. All you need is a sewing machine, very basic sewing skills and about 30-45 minutes every 2 months. I buy my polyester felt from JoAnn Fabric for about $2.50/yard (usually $5 but they have online coupons every month or so for 50% off). One yard of material will give me 15 12" socks which comes out to around .16 cents a piece. Old ones just get tossed and no need for washing and drying, etc. Changing them out twice a week these will last you almost 2 months.


The key to making these easy to use and change is the ring which you only need to make once. When it comes time to change socks, you just pull out the ring and thread it in to the new sock through the upper slot and you are done….30 seconds tops.


Below are the steps with photos.


1) Cut fabric in to 12" strips


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2) Cut strips every 13"


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3) Using the default straight stitch, fold a 1/2" flap and sew across leaving both ends open. This will be the slot that receives the ring. Doesn't have to be perfect as long as it stays wide enough that the ring can pass through.


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4) Fold the fabric in half. Using the same stitch (or tighter one) close up the sock. Doesn't have to be perfect.


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5) Trim the edges around stitching and cut off any long threads (not necessary).


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6) Using a torch, bbq lighter, stove or hair dryer, heat up some 3/16 rigid tubing and form it around the neck of a 4" filter sock. You can leave a gap like I have or have it overlap…might be easier with the gap. I also found that if you cut one end at an angle it makes it easier to thread it through the sock.


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7) Thread the ring through the slot you sewed at the top of the sock.

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8) Done. Hope you can find this useful


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Looking to buy the Kunin Plush Felt for $4.19/yard. Would this be a good material to use?

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