Flip Flop Revamp

Here is a simple way to turn an ordinary flip flop into something a little more cute. I found this fabulous tutorial here.

 

 

A pair of cheap flip flops (think Old Navy)

Colorful fabric

Scissors

Ruler

 

Disassemble the flip flop by pushing the straps through the back of the shoe and cutting of the nub at the end of each strap.

 

Cut your fabric. I used fabric quarters and cut them into (4) 4.5 inch wide strips. You may want to use a longer length of fabric if your feet are big. Fabric quarters are 22 inches long. Cut one end of the strip into a point.

 

Thread two strips of fabric through the top hole of the flip flop. Tie them in a knot and cut off the tails.

 

 

 

Turn the flip flop over and tie a knot about one inch down from where the fabric comes through the shoe. Hold both strips of fabric together when tying this knot.

 

 

Tie a second knot right behind the first knot. You may want to do this if you have bigger feet. I only tied one knot since my feet are small (size 6).

 

Thread one fabric strip through each of the bottom holes. Put the flip flop on and adjust the fabric so it is tight across your foot. Tie a knot in each strip of fabric. Cut off the tails and you are done.

 

 

These are way more comfortable than the plastic/rubber straps. I wore them while walking around the zoo for 5 hours and they felt great.

 

 

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