Hi ladies! I'm going to have such a hard time getting back to my sleeping schedule, last night I slept from 12 a.m to 3 a.m. thanks to little Mr. Cricket who decided to come uninvited to my room and with no shame made noise and hopped on my foot! Yikes! I almost jumped to the roof (insects scare me). I ran to turn on the light and killed that little booger, but I still couldn't fall asleep. Got up at 7:30 a.m., drove my son to the babysitter (half asleep) and then off to a training only to realize that I could not get credit for it! So I went back home. Thank God this day is over! =)
Enough rambling, let's go on to the shoe refashioning. Remember these booties I thrifted?
Enough rambling, let's go on to the shoe refashioning. Remember these booties I thrifted?
Well I wanted these:
Oh, they are gorgeous! But I'm on a budget and I don't want to quit shopping just to save for these very high booties I won't be able to walk in. So I worked with what I had, the booties I thrifted have the perfect heel for work and are very comfortable.
Materials needed:
booties
plyers
metal chains (various types)
metal clasps
needle and thread
I bought these chains at Hobby Lobby, they were 50% off and I had some I'd bought at a garage sale.
The clasps and rings I had in my crafts basket.
First I calculated the length I was going to use for the chains around the bootie.
I pulled the chains apart (some I could pull apart with my hands and others I had to use the plyers).
I had different length chains, 2 sets (one for each bootie).
Oops! I forgot to take a picture of when I joined all the chains on the ring and on to the clasp!
By the way I added the clasp so that I can comfortably put the bootie on.
Once all the chains were joined I sewed the chains in place (I didn't want them falling off or rotating around the bootie).
Here's the end result.
Sorry about the bad quality pictures, I did this at night.
I think I'm going to add a black ribbon bow at the back (but I'm out of black ribbon right now).
Very easy to do! I can't wait for Fall to wear them.
I have a few more tutorials coming soon! I want to finish all my projects before school starts.
Also I was honored to do a guest post for the beautiful Nina at All Tumble Down: A modest Attempt at style, come check it out!
18 Responses to “Shoe Refashion # 3 Booties”
I love this idea! You are so creative, I never would have thought to try to recreate those beautiful boots on my own. Your version turned out perfect!
Loving The Reflection
Really love these, you did a great job. Do you mind if I write about them on my blog?
Wow! You did a great job on these, they look awesome :)
tres bien realise,tres joli.bravo ;O)
Absolutely wonderful shoe re-fashion! The chains really make a statement!
These are awesome! I found this tut, via Wardrobe refashion.
Nice Job!
Those look awesome! I love a good shoe DIY, now you can pair them with your studded jacket and a cute dress...
And I'm with you on the bugs. If they keep their distance and leave me alone, fine -- but if they touch me, they are so dead.
great work! they look just as good, if not better :):)
cute! will be eager to see these in an outfit
Thank you everybody for the nice comments!
Erica yes you can talk about it in your blog just please give me credit. =D
That's so cool :) I did sth similar last year, just look :)
http://agatiszka.blogspot.com/2009/12/shoe-jewellery-diy.html
So cool!! thanks for sharing ^.^
This is pretty much amazing. I never think to do shoe refashions, but this one I might be able to handle. I really like the idea of the bows in the back, too - sassy and sweet.
Hey, this is amazing! I've always wanted those boots with chains! I might have to try this one of these days. You are so crafty!
Wow you are amazing! I love those Anne Michelle boots too. But yours look great, Love them!! What a great idea.
I love what you did with these boots! It's amazing :) You're so talented. I'm glad I found your blog today. I'm new at sewing,and it's going very well for me. Now, I'm interested in beginning some refashions! I love your ideas. Thanks for sharing them with us!!!
Love these! Saw them on Pinterest and had to pop by! You have some great ideas :)
I am in love with these!! I may have to find myself some black booties.
www.thriftysew.blogspot.com
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