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Now you need some elastic which is roughly the same width as your laces were. Colours are optional, I decided to go with plain because I’m probably going to be trekking through mud in these and I didn’t want to waste anything too nice!
Pull the elastic through a bottom hole and tie a knot at the bottom which is big enough to prevent it from slipping through.
Bring the elastic over the top and down through the other bottom hole.
Continue to the next hole, it should look like this once you get to the top…
When you get to the last hole cut off the excess elastic and then tie another knot. Before you cut the elastic off you should try the shoe on to make sure it’s not going to be too loose or too tight. You should be able to slide your foot in with no problems.
Repeat with the other shoe!
Now get some thick ribbon and thread your needle. Fold it in half with the join at the back and pleat the middle into a bow…
Sew it in place:
Now use some thin ribbon to cover the stitching and sew that in place.
Attach them to the elastic with a few tight stitches and you’re done! When you’re attaching the bows it’s a good idea to do it while you’re wearing the shoes so you know they will end up in the right position when the elastic is stretched out. Be very careful not to hurt yourself with the needle though!
And there you go!
Quick comfy shoes that are good in a hurry.
Very little effort involved, I think this took me around 20 minutes while I was watching a movie. It’s amazing what adding a bow can do ;)
Only 2 days left until we go to Melbourne so I’m in crazy packing/planning mode :D
Hope you enjoyed the super quick shoe cutifying tutorial, I’m off to take some photos of the deco I did over the weekend for you guys! |
That’s a really cute idea! I’ve seen shoes with elastic laces, but never thought of making them!
Haha thanks! Necessity surely is the mother of invention ^_^ I’ve always seen the elastic ones around too but I didn’t want to buy another pair when I already had perfectly good ones. Tight budgets for the win!
Too cute! They go perfect with that JSK! I really love this look!
Definitely not quite the usual pattern co-ordinate but still awesome! Yay for leopard print :D
And here I was, expecting pink or white bows from you! Very cute.(And teehee seeing your bf’s weights behind you. I have the same ones,but haven’t used them lately!)
Heehee yep look at those weights he hasn’t used in months! I have been having a seriously leopard fetish the last couple of months it’s endangering the pink and white ;)
This is brilliant! I’m so doing this with my next pair of sneakers~
Good luck! If you send me some pictures I’ll put them up on the site :D
This is very useful! I will try to add bows to my shoes too! I found your blog today and I will follow it, it is very interresting and you have many ideas!
Aww thank you :) I’m really glad that you’re enjoying my blog too, come back soon <3
Love it!! I should try this on my Converse Allstars..
Oh you totally should, this would look great with Allstars, send me photos when you’re done :D
Those are super cute~!!! Blessings to you!
Thanks very much :)
My goodness girl, your creativity knows no bounds. They look fab and I do love bows !
XD I have to keep thinking up cute things for you guys! Bows for the win!
super easy and cute!!
Exactly!
Oh My Gosh the elastic idea is ingenious! They look super cute with the bow too. BTW.. where did you get those shoes?
I actually found them completely new at an Op shop for around $4, I’ve seen some similar ones at Cotton On recently for $10 though is you really want some ^_^
Please do more shoe decor tutorials…i looove them! Thanks!
Ok I’ll see what I can do :D