I wanted to tell you how glad I was to find this video. I am 64 years old with arthritic hands, so my wife has to help me slip this on, but the best thing for someone on a fixed income is that you saved me 20+ dollars. Your folks must be very proud of you. I know I would be. Thanks very much!

I know its been 11 years since you posted this, but today is when I need to make one! Thank you so much and I hope life is treating you well.❤

Hi again. I have just realised you posted this in 2012. It is now 2018. Respect. You are way ahead of your time. You have another subscriber.

I have been carrying my phone and ipod in a bag slug around my neck for over a year now and am begining to get teased for it. Your idea is simply brilliant. Thanks howtostu!

Nice one. To all out there who think it will slip, IT WILL NOT. U just need to slide the phone between the two layers and that was the precise reason the sock was pulled back within itself.

This worked perfectly. I just grabbed an old dress sock and went for a 3 mi run. Thanks for the tip!

Hey Diana! I'm glad this inspired you to come up with such a nice alternative to a traditional armband! I'm sincerely happy with your success! :) Thanks for your input and your view! -Stu

I'm am a seamstress and was going to make a arm band like they have in the stores but this idea is shear genius. Thank you for sharing!!!

Stu, this is absolutely perfect. I use a holder that scratches my arm with the velcro, cuts off circulation sometimes, has metal eye holes which stain my arm as I sweat in the run and as you point out, cant be washed. Thank you. My next run is in 2 days and will be with a sock on my arm.

Amazing! Thank you so much for posting - after returning two different bands that wouldn't fit my comically huge phone this worked like a charm. And was only $3! Thank you!!

Thanks! I'm glad you decided to give it a try! I think you will like it! :)

I have a iPhone 7 Plus and no phone case fits to it but your video saved my life/money many thanks.

I just spent 30 minutes making a duck-tape case for my ipod, I came to this video trying to figure out how to make a strap for that case and you just cut out the middle man, brilliant!

This will change my life. Many thanks

It works. If u don't know to try this method so not try it. It really works

Was about to buy a $25 armband at target and pulled up this video in the aisle. Awesome idea and i got the exact same pair of socks at target too haha...the design is sick

For everyone playing Fallout 4 but don't yet have the money for the Pipboy edition (or don't want to open it when you do), use this same technique but after covering your phone with the outer layer, use a pair of scissors to cut around the edges of the screen (for obvious reasons, I wouldn't recommend an exact-o knife). While it's not as aesthetically pleasing, it serves as a functional Pipboy and it's a whole lot better than just picking up your phone to look at the app.

I was buying one tomorrow. I think I'm going to cry... Love it!

saved me $6.99 and 2 weeks of waiting, thank you man! owe ya

Great Idea...I did the same after finding a written article on this, but went a bit farther. Took the extra length like you but sewed a rubber band on the bottom and the top so it holds a bit better and it's easier to slip on cause I sewed half the top together. For waterproofing I put my cell in a ziploc...it's waterproofing for a few cents (no I don't use my earbuds while cycling, but I do listen to music).

WOWWW!!! i DID NOT SEE THAT COMING! The last part when you slipped it on…I thought there was much more steps after you flipped the sock over half way.

I have to say, this is quite the ingenious method!

Thank you for this bro. Thank you very much. I was in the maker for my first armband and was looking for reviews. This is way better.

FREAKING ingenious!!! Thank you for this! Making one now!

Very clever and useful - even if you're not out running. There are many times when I'm out and about and don't have a pocket to hold my phone or ipod.

Never found an armband that fit my super skinny arms but this just works well! Thanks a lot Stu, you make my runs a whole lot better :D

Long live creativity. Thanks...solves the purpose.

Thought it was a real neat idea; and cheep!! GOOD JOB. Thanks for saving me some money!!!!

Okay, I'm old and hate offensive language but I gotta say no matter who thought this up it's ingeneios. Thanks.

Tried this while running marathon, worked perfectly. To secure it at its maxium have the sock on your skin and try to have a running jumper over it. Then it will never fall out

Thank you for this video! I would never have thought of doing this. I got on KZfaq to look at reviews for armbands, but I couldn't find anything I liked well enough to spend the money. This way was free! I used a lycra-type sock, which is great because it stretches thin enough to sort of see the screen, and I can use the touch screen through the sock. Also, like you said, it can be washed. Overall, I would recommend this over purchasing one. Thanks again!

So happy to see this: so simple, yet effective. One can change designs, depending on mood. I haven't tried it yet, but I might put a small safety pin to secure the top, just in case. Thanks you so much for sharing the information. Will make good "stocking stuffers." Good delivery: short and to the point!

Going to do this ! Tired of caring my phone on my hand. Thumbs up!

Cant find my case this morning. Thanks for helping me out!!!!

Awesome man, was expecting some high level arts and crafts but you just answered it with such a simple solution haha

Hey Lindsay! Haha aww thanks! I wish you the best of luck with your endeavor! Of course, no problem! I'm glad I could help! :) Thanks for your input and your view! -Stu

Hey Isaiah! That's an awesome idea! Way to offset the overpriced branding! Haha! :) Thanks for your input and your view! -Stu

Hey Patrick! I'm glad this helped! Happy running! :) Thanks for your input and your view! -Stu

Thank you very much sir. I just made my own. YOU RULE!!!!

Worked like a charm! I can even use siri with the apple headphones to do stuff! Used an old sock so this was free for me! :D

You're a genius! Thanks for the tutorial

Simple, comfortable, easy and ......... Cheap. I used the largest size for s4 with Ottobox defender case.

Great idea! This just saved me some $$$. Thanks very much for sharing.

I just made my own using this video thank you!

Such an amazing idea, thank you!

Hey Ozzy! Haha I'm glad I could help you out! You could always repay me with an idea for another video! ;) Thanks for your input and your view! -Stu

Thanks a lot, man.

Wow man, this is amazing. Great idea. Thx for sharing.

I'm worth It use Old sock As Armbands but amazing 😎

Awesome!!! Definetly reccomend this!!

That is brilliant! Cant believe i didn't think of that!

So smart guy. Congratulations and thanks for the idea.

That's super cool and creative! Great job!

GREAT....thank you sir. you have done the word a great service

Hey Naturalesque! Hahaha I;m glad I could help! :) Thanks for your input and your view! -Stu

your welcome plz make more of those types of videos I would love to see more of them. :)

You are a genius!!

Thanks tiannaRae! I'm very glad you enjoyed it! :)

Hey Omri! I'm glad this was of help to you! :) Thanks for your input and your view! -Stu

This is honestly amazing, thanks to you I got to save a lot of money :))

Obrigado pela dica!

wow that is so awesome thanks for sharing!

Awesome idea!

Thank you, usefull, quick and to the point!

thanks man :) btw can confirm for viewers it doesn't fall or slip while running

Holy cookie, that is brilliant!

Really useful and easy to do. Thx!

Awasing so simple yet so awesome

Hey Dan! I'm glad that you like it! Happy running! :) Thanks for your input and your view! -Stu

This is such a good idea! I'm gunna try it now

Love your hair and your video. *Gives thumbs up*

Tracy, yeah I suppose that is the only disadvantage, but if you make a playlist of all the songs you would like to listen to, then it should work without the screen!

That's so easy - thanks!

Thanks HOWTOSTU it worked great for me I used a Nike sock and it looks like a Nike armband..... Great idea :)

wow very creative! just what I need

Nice job ! Super helpful!

I like thee socks. Amazing!

Great idea 👍

Hey Ashley! It's a bit revolutionary, I know! ;) I'm glad this solves your problems! Thanks for your input and your view! -Stu

genius! gonna try it out for my next run.

Very cool my friend !!!

Briliant idea! It doesn't work for me, my arms are too big because I do weghtlifting, but it got me thinking, I'll try a bigger sock. Thanks!

Hey Lorenzog! I'm glad this works out so well for you! That's a really good idea! I wish I had Siri! I only have her on my iPad! . . . iPad armband?? Hahaha nah! :) Thanks for your input and your view! -Stu

wooo, really great idea, thanks man, I'll try it

That's easy and I love it

Thanks this really came in handy for 2020 !!

pretty good idea

very creative.. thanks... good job.

Fabulous idea! TFS :D

That is such a clever idea!

You're a genius!

Hey EfeTE! Hahaha I try! ;) I hope you enjoyed it! :) Thanks for your input and your view! -Stu

perfect idea

It works great. Thanks bro!

well hmm. that's actually a really cool idea. Thanks man!

Nice great its beautiful it can help great idea for that

So easy , Thanks mate ! It's work

Hahaha thanks! I hope you enjoy! :)

just wanna say that I tried this but when i was running it was not strong enough to hold my phone.

This works great, but I'd like to add one more thing. Cut the sock more like two and a half times the length of the device. That way you will have material to tuck over and behind your phone or mp3 player. If you make the sock just twice as long and just slip the device in, you can't raise your arm over your head or your device will fall out.