This is not my first time at the shoe making rodeo. Typically I have made pairs for my children (booties and chucks), but from time to time I whip up a pair for myself (whale slip ons and cameo mary janes). After a recent trip to Nordstrom where I was eyeballing a pair of colorful Toms I had new shoes on the brain. Today over at BlogHer I spotlighted the most adorable pair of Toms made to look like owls and it sealed the deal – I must make myself some new shoes.
SUPPLIES
Plain Shoes
Quilting Yo-Yo’s
Fabric Scraps
Fabric Fusion Glue
Paint Brush
Scissors
Water
The first thing I did was raid my stash of fabric scraps. I don’t hardly sew a lick, but nothing gets me more excited than coming across a bag of vintage quilting fabric scraps at a flea market. I have used the scraps to make ping pong ball necklaces, bracelets and more. Anywhoo, get your scraps together. The more random the better as far as I am concerned.
Using Liquid Fusion glue I started attaching my scraps to my plain white shoes. I diluted my glue with water and applied it with a paint brush. I would trim, glue and brush as I went. There is no right or wrong way. The more wet the fabric is the easier it is to mold to your shoes.
One tip is to fold the strips over the edges of the shoes to give it a nice finished look.
Rather than covering the straps in scraps I opted for some vintage quilting yo-yo’s that I had.
After the shoe is completely covered how you want it allow the shoes to dry completely.
After the shoes are dry they might be a little stiff. A few rounds in the washing machine and some everyday wear should help with that.
I could have spent $40 at the mall, but I like my own custom quilted pair of shoes even better.
***This is a sponsored post by I Love to Create – I was compensated & given free supplies. Mama has gotta pay the bills somehow and really who in their right mind would say no to free craft supplies***
fantastic!
super cool! thanks for sharing 🙂
I will give a try…they are very cute!
Jennifer, I absolutely l-o-v-e your brilliant and unique shoes!
There are not enough hours in the day I say. Peace, Donna
Very cute! Would to try. Where did you purchase the shoes?
Cute! It's almost like… a fancy pair of shoes makes you feel put together. Jeans, t shirt… flip flops… ugh. But add pretty shoes to that equation and BAM… red carpet time, no matter what is on top. (Yes. I believe that.)
I saw you on Craft Gossip! Such cool idea, thanks for sharing it!
Wow, I think these shoes are absolutely fabulous! I have sooo many scraps left over from various pojects, and sooo many old, tired out shoes I'm loath to throw away so this project is perfect! I think I'll give this a mention on my blog, http://www.pinwheelblog.blogspot.com
Is that okay? Thanks!
Alice
I love the shoes. Brings new life to an otherwise, drab style.
Maxine
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I love these shoes and the creativity behind the pattern. Great job! Your awesome.
This is awesome!!! I will be trying this for me and my kids. Great way to refurbish old shoes for the kids when they get worn out but still fit.
What a creative way of thinking. Love the shoes, wonderful!Thanks for sharing. Rose
This is so creative. Nice job!
Where can I find the basic shoes you used? Do you know of any patterns for shoes that look like Toms?
I got these so many years ago from a store called Pearl River in New York. I’m not even sure it still exists.