shoes makeover

Четверг, 10 Мая 2012 г. 23:28 + в цитатник

If you have a favorite pair of shoes that are comfy to wear but have gotten a little scuffed and tired, here are several different ways you can bring them back to life. Try covering them with pretty fabric, re-dyeing, adding glitter and even rhinestones. Lots of ideas in this bunch! I also added several different ideas for flip flops to the bottom of the page. Have fun!

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An Anthropologie knock-off, a strip of nautical stripes fabric is added to the front top of leather flats or heels and topped with a bow.

Houndstooth: A pair of pumps are covered with cotton houndstooth print fabric and Mod Podge.

lovemaegan.com

whipstitchsewing.wordpress.com

Fabric Covered Wedges: A cheap pair of plastic wedges are covered with pretty fabric using PVA glue and spray glue in a can.

Custom Insoles: If the insoles of your favorite pair of shoes are a little tired and funky, here’s how to freshen them up using fabric and sticky back foam.

grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com

patriciaraedesigns.blogspot.com

Organza Blossoms: Circles are cut from a light fabric, folded then glued along to the top strap of sandals.

Embroidered Keds: No step-by-step instructions but easy enough to figure out, plain white tennis shoes are dyed then hand embroidered in a pattern of choice.

madisonavenue2011.blogspot.com

smartnsnazzy.com

Punk-Style Flats: Studded lace trim is applied to flats using liquid stitch glue.

DIY Dyeing Leather: Give tired and scuffed leather shoes new life by re-dyeing them (either in a new color or a close match).

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starsforstreetlights.com

Scarf Flats: Another Anthropologie knock off, a vintage scarf is cut into four strips then stitched to the top of flats.

Sparkle Toes: Add a touch of glitz to a plain pair of pumps with crystal stick-ons.

hitsandfits.com

sayyestohoboken.com

Gold Toe Flats: Make your own two-toned flats by spray painting the tips in gold (hides scuffs too).

DIY Sparkle Clips: Crystal appliques are attached to shoe clips using E6000 (or other strong glue).

theglitterguide.com

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DIY Jeweled Heels: Multi-shaped rhinestones (in large, medium and small) are attached to the heel with E-6000 glue (using tweezers).

Fabric Covered Sneakers: Make plain shoes fun with fabric and glue, you can also make funky laces to match using contrasting fabric and adhesive interfacing.

marthastewart.com

citified.blogspot.com

Glitter Ankle Boots: Easy peasy to make, permanent fabric glue is applied to area then glitter added.

Pink Flair: Learn how to make a removable strap cover for Mary Jane pumps using fabric and pink velvet ribbon.

craftsnob.com

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DIY Denim Wedges: Cotton denim, trim, clothesline rope, muslin and a hot glue gun are used to cover a pair of upcycled shoes.

Dyed Canvas: Learn how to dye white canvas sneakers in the color of your choice using liquid fabric dye and salt.

marthastewart.com

etsy.com

Trimmed With Crochet: Give tired shoes a mini-makeover with these easy trims that work up quickly.

Ribbon Bows: Bright taffeta ribbon, thin satin ribbon and a hot-glue gun are needed for this 10 minute project.

countryliving.com

alisaburke.blogspot.com

Painted Wedge Sandals: Add pops of color to canvas sandals using acrylic paints.

Embellished Wellies: Here’s how to slit the back of rubber boots (to better fit larger calves) and lace up with ribbon (grommets required).

beachbrights.blogspot.com

Glitter Tutorials: Pumps, Flats, Sneakers, Heels, Bottom of Shoes.

Fun With Flip Flops

*First published April 27, 2011 and moved to this page for better organization

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Altered Flip Flops Tutorial: Sew strips of colorful fabric together and then wrap around the sandal straps, hand sew in place.

Embellished: Decorate with seam binding or ribbon and desired embellishments. Wrapping and a bit of fabric glue involved.

marthastewart.com

imperfectlybeautifulms.blogspot.com

Frayed Rosette: Includes a reference to tutorial for making the rosettes, these are then hot glued to the top of the sandal (with a felt backing).

Balloons: Wow, so much color, so much fun! Made by tying water balloons in double knots along the thong part (you’ll need 200 balloons per pair of sandals).