1) Transformed simple rubber flip-flops into fashionable shoes for spring.
For the soles, flip flops, rubber flip-flops, generally soft and dense, something that can be easily pierced with a needle, the main thing is that the size is suitable. I cut off the top part of the flip-flops.
For the top I used denim.
- Now we need to make a pattern, it is made according to your leg in two parts. She took a sheet of paper and applied it to her leg, and traced the sheet around the front of her foot as accurately as possible.
- Now I made a backdrop by attaching a strip of paper to my leg. I raised the workpiece at the heel level.
- I’ve folded everything, you can cut it out. Each piece is made of double fabric.
- I stitched them together, turned them inside out and added finishing stitches.
- I did the fitting again, basted the back and front parts of the slippers and stitched them together on the sides, attached the blank to the sole and once again marked the joints with the sole.
- I cut off the excess part of the fabric and sewed the edges.
- I made a line along the contour, this will be the junction of the sole and the top of the slippers. I pinned the denim part to the sole with needles.
- For sewing you need to take strong threads, it is better if they are silk. The first stitch is a loop, a thread is threaded into it, then the needle goes into the sole and into the loop.
- After this, each time the needle passes sideways 5 mm and into the sole, the following stitches are obtained.
- Felt insoles and jeans.
- It turns out that you can make slip-on slippers with your own hands. Not all stitches turned out straight. But for the first time, a good result.
They fit perfectly on the leg, very comfortable.
2) I took old sneakers and lace. I show you what beauty I turned them into.
If you have white classic sneakers, then over time they turn yellow and are no longer as snow-white as at the beginning of use. Those who like to create with their own hands can always change this. Sneakers can be easily decorated using various means.
In stationery or craft stores you can find fabric paints and markers, with which you can create your own unique designs and prints on sneakers.
You can also change the design using fabric or lace.
I tried this way to update my old, but still strong sneakers. The last time I wore them in the rain, they became so dirty that I was already thinking about throwing them in the trash. But after washing they returned to normal.
To revive them I used black lace. It is better to take it with stretch to make it easier to work.
So let's get started:
- We start gluing from below, at the base of the sole. Due to the fact that the fabric stretches, a whole, uncut piece comes out. The lace takes the shape of a sneaker and fits well. You need to stretch it a little.
- Cut off the excess fabric at the top, leaving a fold allowance.
- Glue the lace on top.
- Do the same with the tongue.
- For decoration I took a stretch ribbon.
- All that's left is to thread the laces. Since guipure stretches, they easily passed through the openwork. Both white and black laces look beautiful.
They turned out to be nice lace sneakers. Now you can wear it in a new look.
I am very pleased with the result, not only did my shoes look unusual, but I also saved a lot of money on buying a new pair.
I wonder how they will behave during operation?
Thank you for your attention, all the best to you.