Now take the ¼ inch bias tape and cut four extra long pieces.  Sew a loop at the end of each that will slide over the ankle strap.

Cut two more long pieces from the ¼ inch bias tape and sew to the tip of the top piece. This will be the toe strap.

You should now have 2 pieces that look like this when put together.

Cut two 2½ inch pieces from the elastic.

Now just sew them to the ends overlapping ¼ on each side of the ankle straps with a zigzag stitch.

You’re almost finished!  Pull the ends through the proper holes like shown.  I tied some loose knots where I thought they should be, tried them on and then adjusted them while it was on the foot. Walk around a bit and make sure it feels right, then tie a double knot.

Cut the ends off leaving just a smidgen of a tail and add a little hot glue to the hole to set the knot. Make sure the knot is flush with the hole.

You’re finished!  Aren’t they cute? I need to make a pair for every outfit.  With scraps and the shoes only costing $1.50, that makes for quite a bargain.

I think I need a pair too, maybe with linen or leather?  I’d make them without the ankle strap for an adult – just make the 1/2 inch bias tape extra long and pull those through the holes and tie.