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Changeable Shoe Bows Tutorial

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Thanks for your responses yesterday!  It sounds like most of you think similarly, so it was easy to see what you all like—thank you!

Today I have a super easy tutorial for you!  DSCF2751

 

I still need to add some velcro to a pair of flats so I can use my shoe ruffles on them, but this is another little refashion that can be done on flats or heels. DSCF2742

 

I bought 3 pair of these pink flats since they were only $2.00.  They have a sort of suede fabric on them. DSCF2720

I bought some granite spray paint and sprayed the shoes.  I’ve seen this done on a couple blogs.  I actually don’t think it worked very well on these shoes.  It’s already rubbed off in some places.  *Next time, I’m going to just do this on a pair of flats from the thrift store that are already the color I’d like them to be.* DSCF2722

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What You’ll Need:

-pair of flats or heels

-some E-6000 glue or other strong glue that binds fabric

-two 4” x 6” pieces of fabric

-two 1/2” x 2.5” pieces vinyl (I used vinyl because it doesn’t fray, but you can use a small strip of fabric and make it the same size to use for your loop)

-clothespin (not pictured)

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First, take one of your vinyl pieces and glue together the ends into a circle, as the next 2 picture show.DSCF2728 DSCF2729

Glue the loop onto the top middle of your shoe, or wherever you’d like.  It would be cute off to the side even.  I glued mine fairly close to the edge of the opening.  Use your clothespin to set it in place while it dries.  E-6000 glue kind of takes a while.  DSCF2739DSCF2740

 

On your two pieces of fabric, fold the long sides in 1/4” and then under again 1/4” and sew.

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Now fold one of the short ends under 1/4”, then over 1/2” (I just liked how it looked better with a bigger seam, but you can just do it how we did on the longer sides).  Sew.  Do this on all the shorter sides.DSCF2734   DSCF2741

Fold the short end a couple times like an accordion and stick through the loop after it has dried.  Adjust to look like a bow.  DSCF2747

Wasn’t that easy?

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  2. So cute and SO Simple! I thought it would be much more complicated. Thanks for the great idea! How cute would this idea be on a pair of baby girl shoes?! I think I’ll have to find out;)

  12. I’m a little bit in love with this idea! So cute. I’ll be featuring it on my Weekend Wrap-up tomorrow!
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    Thanks!

  14. adorable! i practically live in flats, so this is the perfect way to make them a little less ordinary :) thanks for sharing

  15. Girl! This is such a good idea! If I do it a tutorial on my blog about this I will soooo be linking to you! Awesome!

  17. this is so cute! can’t wait to do this. also, i love the gray white and yellow floral fabric. i know you posted this a while ago, but do u remember where you bought it? those are my wedding colors and i am having a hard time finding a coordinating fabric.

  19. wowie. i just found this post and i’d love to try it! my question is this – where on earth did you find flats for $2? thanks for a great tutorial!