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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Houndstooth: A pair of pumps are covered with cotton houndstooth print fabric and Mod Podge.
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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
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
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
Sparkle Toes: Add a touch of glitz to a plain pair of pumps with crystal stick-ons.
hitsandfits.com
sayyestohoboken.com
DIY Sparkle Clips: Crystal appliques are attached to shoe clips using E6000 (or other strong glue).
theglitterguide.com
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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
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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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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
Ribbon Bows: Bright taffeta ribbon, thin satin ribbon and a hot-glue gun are needed for this 10 minute project.
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alisaburke.blogspot.com
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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Embellished: Decorate with seam binding or ribbon and desired embellishments. Wrapping and a bit of fabric glue involved.
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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).
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