Performix 11603-06 Plasti Dip Multipurpose Rubber Coating, Black - 14.5 oz.: Sports & Outdoors. Making_Rope_Sandals.pdf. Romano Sandal: Shoes. Flat Thong Moped by Mohop Handmade Interchangeable by mohop. Make Your Own Summer Sandals | annekata. For this idea, the spiral scarf pattern had to wait a few more days. SHOES. I’ve always wanted to make shoes. Any shoes. The closest I’ve come are some knitted and felted Mary Janes. They’re nice, but they’re house shoes and that put them in the same category as socks. My fantasy has been to walk in town in my very own handmade shoes. It seemed so exciting and yet impossible at the same time.Until today.
Summer shoes are a challenge for me. Why have I converted? Materials:- flip flops (preferably used)- scissors- piece of chalk or marker - craft knife- heavy duty waterproof glue- recycled t-shirts- screw driver- flat butter knife or thin plastic ruler to stuff fabric into the soles. Make: Cut the rubber bits at the point where they come through the sole. These holes will be used for the ties around your ankles.
Take a long strip (2in wide and long enough to wrap around you ankle) and knot one end. Make 2 horizontal slits on each side of the the foam sole of your flip flop. Flip-Flop Refashion: Part 1 (Braided Straps. Summer is great. And warm. And full of outdoor activities and trips to the pool and random walks around the neighborhood. I love it. And my shoe of choice for these warmer months?? So, I saw a tutorial for this flip-flop makeover (great work Mother Huddle), floating around the web…….and the wheels started turning. I decided to just string all of the ideas together and create a whole series.
First up? A quick and easy flip flop…….made with some braided knit fabric scraps, using the 5 strand braiding technique, shown here. These soft braided straps streeeeeetch the perfect amount, right around the back of my heel……..keeping the flip-flop snug and in place. I added little loops of fabric to the sides, to keep the braided straps in place. These little sandals are so light, they’re soft and stretchy, and my favorite part……..they’re inexpensive. ($2.50 to be exact) These flip-flops make me think of the beach……and make me miss GA.
I guess I better find a sandy spot at the lake. And that’s it. Enjoy.