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Sew a Pair of Shoe Submarines

Jennifer Worick, contributor

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Tuck these little guys into gamey shoes to absorb moisture and smell.

Jennifer Worick

Pick a fabric that's going to appeal to dudes.

Jennifer Worick

Cut out four pieces of fabric and pin two together, right sides facing.

Jennifer Worick

Tuck these little guys into gamey shoes to absorb moisture and smell.

Photo: Jennifer Worick

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A guy may have everything, and that might include less-than-fresh shoes, so why not whip up a pair of shoe submarines to torpedo odor and moisture? They are particularly handy for slipping into a pair of athletic shoes after a vigorous workout. No matter how much your guy sprinkles powder on or sprays his feet, chances are he could use a pair of these for much-loved (read: pungent) shoes. And hey, guess what? They make great stocking stuffers!

You’ll need:

• 1/4 yard home décor fabric
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Fabric marker
• Scissors
• Thread
• Sewing machine
• 1-1/4 cups white rice
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup dried rosemary

Pick a fabric that's going to appeal to dudes.

Step 1: Iron the fabric. Fold the fabric in half, with right sides facing, and mark 3-1/2 inches x 8-1/2 inches. Pin and cut out the fabric so you have two pieces. Using these pieces as a template, cut out two more pieces in a similar fashion. You now have four pieces.

Cut out four pieces of fabric and pin two together, right sides facing.

Step 2: With right sides facing, seam one long end, down one short end, and up the other long end, using a 1/4-inch seam allowance and backstitching at the beginning and end. Leave one end open (so you can add your filling in step 4); repeat for other shoe sub. Turn inside out and set aside both pockets.

Leave one end open so you can fill your shoe subs.

Step 3: Mix your filling. In a clean, dry bowl, add the rice, rosemary, and baking soda and mix.

A few choice ingredients will absorb moisture and help with stinky shoes.

Mix your ingredients thoroughly in a clean, dry bowl.

Step 4: Carefully spoon half of your mixture into one shoe sub. When it’s full but not stuffed, hand-sew the opening to close and secure. Repeat for the other sub.

Makes 1 pair of shoe subs.

To use: Stuff into a pair of shoes to absorb moisture and odor.

Tuck these little guys into gamey shoes to absorb moisture and smell.

Note: I want to try replacing the rice with zeolite, a volcanic stone that works as a terrific desiccant, in the shoe sub.

In the future, you can find me at my website or blogs, Things I Want to Punch in the Face and Prairie Tales. My new book, Backcountry Betty: Crafting with Style, is in stores now.

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iekisch writes: Hello, I translated your article and placed it at my blog. Hpoe that is ok :)
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Posted: 3:01 pm on February 6th

Love_it writes: What a cool idea. Ever thought about selling them?? Think about it.
Posted: 3:01 pm on December 17th

h_pets360 writes: Thanks! I made 'em with the quickness after I read this. Not very fancy fabric. I thought about embellishing them with embroidered birds, but then I realized that they're going inside the fiance's terribly stinky shoes and were perfectly fine bird-free. This is a brilliant idea, and so awesomely simple. So, thanks again.
Posted: 10:23 pm on December 11th

Jen_W writes: Thanks dude, esp. for the brainstorming!
Posted: 9:14 pm on December 9th

jbird512 writes: These look great!
Posted: 8:38 pm on December 9th

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