Thursday, July 5, 2012

Up-cycled Flip-Flops


I saw this idea on Pinterest: Click Here
This is my version of it using part of an old T-shirt and Dollar Store flip-flops.

Using the bottom half of an old T-shirt (size M womens)


I cut strips about an inch or so wide. 


I cut 4 of these strips.


Once they are cut I twisted them tightly. 


After cutting the plastic straps out of the flip-flops, fold the first strip in half. 
Push both ends through the toe hole of the flip-flop.


Tie the two ends together and pull tight.


Take the second strip and push one end through one of the ankle holes.


Tie the end in a knot on the bottom. 
Then about 2 inches or so above the base tie the second strip to the first.


Put on the sandle and measure across the top of your foot and tie the strip again to the other side. 


Like this:


Pull the rest of the strip through the other ankle hole and tie. Cut off excess material.


There you have it! The cloth is more comfortable and fancier. (and the t-shirt material is stretchy)


 Another idea would be to use ribbon. 
Where ribbon is not stretchy I would suggest making them tie in the back.



You could also add some sort of decoration to the sandle. Flowers, bows, etc.


As always, use your creativity!


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