DIY shoe decor: original ideas and options, photos

• October 23, 2018
• Decor
• Sofia Ermakova

The opportunity to update tired but comfortable stiletto heels or pumps, sneakers or slips is shoe decor. You can remake your favorite pair with your own hands in just a few minutes. It all depends on the idea. Sometimes it’s enough to draw cute faces of cats or other animals on light-colored sneakers. More complex options include decor using the decoupage technique, painting in bright colors with special paints or markers, and so on.

How to make flip flops yourself

Flip-flops give you a feeling of lightness and weightlessness, although they are considered harmful to the health of your feet. There is no need to buy several pairs of such shoes, because from time to time you can simply update ordinary flip-flops with your own hands. One of the easiest ways to decorate flip-flops is to take two identical colorful scarves (or cut one in half), and then wrap the scraps on shoe straps. The rest of the material can be effectively tied at the ankles.

Other options for simple DIY shoe decoration: decorate the straps of flip-flops with multi-colored buttons, sparkles, small bows made of satin ribbons, artificial flowers (one large one or a scattering of small ones), bright threads, decorative artificial stones, beads, beads, rivets, metal rings. To implement most ideas, it is enough to have glue, thread and needle, scissors, as well as the necessary decorative element. In some cases, a glue gun is especially useful.

Suede boots

We have a pair of suede boots, we will dress them in “sweaters” and make high boots out of them. To do this, we do not need to spend a lot of money, and the result will please you. Before decorating, shoes must be cleaned of dirt and dried. If you have spray paint, it's best to touch it up. For decoration we will need an old sweater, not necessarily in good condition. Even if it is torn, cutting out strong places will not be difficult.

To work you will need:

1. Old sweater.
2. Faux fur 0.5 meters.
3. Long scissors.
4. A utility knife or razor blade.
5. 6 large buttons (they are usually used for outerwear.
6. Three black hair ties.
7. Pins.
8. Centimeter or ruler.
9. Sewing machine (can be done by hand).
10. Needle and thread.

Using a centimeter we measure the volume of the calf and the desired height of the pad. Transfer the length and width to paper or newspaper. Draw a pattern and cut it out. We apply the pattern to the sweater knit and faux fur. Add another 1 cm on each side. We cut it out, we get 2 pieces of faux fur and 2 knitted parts. Cutting fur with scissors is inconvenient; it is better to do it with a blade or a stationery knife. We cut from the wrong side. Before doing this, put more newspapers on the table so as not to spoil the furniture. Be careful not to cut off any strands of fur.

Cut all 3 rubber bands in half.

We place pieces of fur on pieces of sweater one by one, front to back. Carefully align the edges. Pin around the perimeter. At the bottom of each part we leave a space without pins, about 10-15 cm. This is the place for turning the product inside out.

Fold each elastic band in half, making a loop. We insert the loop inside, the tip out, between the knitwear and the fur on the side.

Using a ruler or centimeter, measure the distance between each loop. The distance should be the same. In total, you get three loops for each of the two parts. We made buttonholes.

We sew the parts around the perimeter, leaving room for turning. If you don’t have a machine, we sew on your hands with a “back needle” seam.

Carefully trim all corners without reaching the seam. This is necessary so that the corners do not puff up after turning.

Turn the parts right side out. For convenience, we use a pencil.

Turning the unstitched edges inside, sew them with a blind stitch. We bend each part and mark places for buttons.

Sew buttons according to the marks. Wrap the pads around the boots and fasten them with buttons. Beautiful high boots are ready.

Updating an old pair of shoes with glitter

Adding glitter is an effective technique when decorating shoes with your own hands (photos of altering shoes can be found in the article). Sneakers, slips or sneakers can be completely covered with glue (be sure to first remove the laces and cover the sole with film) and sprinkle with small glitter, limiting it to just the toe or heel. The same goes for classic shoes. Just be sure to pay attention to the sole: if it is a contrasting color to the sparkles, then you need to additionally use shoe paint, because such a product does not look very beautiful when finished.

Making a bag from old boots

The most common solution is to sew a bag from old boots with your own hands. Now we will tell you how to make a high-quality, beautiful and individual accessory for a fashionista.

Important! The main rule when making a bag from boots with your own hands is the use of high-quality materials. That is, you can take not one pair of old shoes, but two. They can be of contrasting color. This will make the new product even more beautiful.

• To make it, you will need two blanks measuring 26 cm by 26 cm. These will be the future walls of the bag.
• There are also three parts that will serve as the side parts and the bottom and their dimensions are 10 cm by 26 cm.

Important! When making such an accessory, you don’t have to use the part intended for the bottom, then you will have an accessory without a bottom. In this case, you will simply need to sew a seam at the bottom and connect the parts.

• After you have cut out all the parts, you need to lay out the parts on the table and think through all the nuances of the future product. If your shades do not match, lay them out and think about how you will sew them together. Checkerboard colors would be an excellent solution for contrasting accessories.

Important! It is recommended to glue all parts together before sewing the parts together completely. This will make it easier for you to make a bag from old boots with your own hands.

Bright pumps from the mass market

How to decorate shoes with your own hands? Old beige shoes, of which the average woman accumulates enough in her wardrobe, can be turned into bright shoes. You can also use boats for painting that have generally lost their attractive appearance. First, the pair must be prepared for painting, that is, thoroughly clean and degrease the surface, remove dust and dirt, and any remaining cream or wax for shoe care. You can find paint that comes with special cleaners, but you can also make do with improvised means. A soap solution is enough, and to remove old dirt, you can add a small amount of ammonia.

How can you paint shoes? Depending on the material from which the pair is made, you need to purchase specialized paint. By the way, leatherette products are the easiest to undergo this procedure. It is most convenient to use a spray. In some cases, you can use acrylic paint for shoes. It is often difficult to find brightly colored spray paint on sale; “standard” black, brown, beige, and so on are becoming more and more common. The solution is bright acrylic paints. It is better to apply in two layers.

Painting ballet shoes with acrylic paints.

If a stain appears on snow-white ballet shoes, you can hide it by completely or partially painting the surface of the shoe with colored acrylic paints. Of course, do not cover everything with a thick layer, but make color transitions similar to watercolors.

Stylish sneakers: colored markers for shoes

DIY shoe decor is not just about gluing sparkles, beads and rhinestones. Those with artistic inclinations may enjoy painting their own shoes. Such a business can even be profitable: you can buy cheap white sneakers or slips to order and brightly paint them to suit the customer’s taste. Bright shoes with patterns for young people are rarely found on sale, but there is a demand.

You can color light-colored sneakers with special colored markers. These can be sold in sets of several colors or individually. When purchasing, be sure to pay attention to the purpose of the product (there are markers for fabric, leatherette, genuine leather, and so on), the shape of the tip and the thickness of the line. You should not use ordinary artistic ones for coloring shoes, because they are not resistant to repeated washing and the effects of ultraviolet items.

How to “reanimate” old worn-out shoes

If your shoes are worn out, lost color, or faded, then you can give your shoes a second chance by painting them. This is my first experience, I have never painted shoes. For coloring, I took regular fabric paint, which you can buy in a store for 10-15 rubles. At the end of the video you will see the result that I got. Write under the video what else you would like to see.

Comment: It’s too early to rejoice. The legs will also be turquoise. In such cases, I take white and it is better to bleach completely. And whoever writes that whiteness gives yellowness - I answer: it does not. And even on dederon made of organza and chiffon. The whiteness perfectly bleached even the white, but covered with yellow, blinds in the kitchen. The only thing that doesn't bleach is underwear. This is what gives it a yellowish tint.

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How to make stylish comic shoes

The real boom in recent years has been comic book shoes, which are almost impossible to find on sale. Such pumps or stilettos are suitable for stylish and daring girls for every day. You can make a fashionable pair with your own hands. To decorate shoes, prepare suitable shoes, bright magazine clippings, and glue. You can use universal contact glue “Nairit” (suitable for natural and synthetic leather, rubber, fabric, good for those places that will be exposed to moisture), combined glue “Eva” or polyurethane “Desmokol”. The decorating process is simple: glue comic strip pieces to your shoes in random order. This is very similar to decoupage, but pictures cannot be transferred from glossy paper. For durability, it is worth covering the shoes over the comics with a fixing shoe polish. This will make the pair less susceptible to moisture and dirt.

Decoupage shoes.

There are so many options for fabric shoes, but here is a solution for leather shoes and its name is decoupage. This is gluing pieces of paper onto the degreased surface of the shoes and finishing with decoupage varnish for added strength. This option will solve a hopeless situation. But do you think such a coating will be durable?

Different ways to decorate shoe heels

The decor of shoes (for example, you can update boots with your own hands in literally thirty minutes), or rather, the heels or soles, usually involves covering them with beads, sparkles, and rivets. This is a not too radical way to attract attention and remake your favorite pair. This is especially true for shoes in which the heel has been damaged during use. During the work you will need special glue, a container of suitable size, tweezers or tweezers. Dip each pebble (bead, rivet) into glue, place it in the desired place on the shoe and hold for a while. If we are talking about glitter, it is better to cover the main part of the shoe with film or newspaper, and then simply sprinkle the decor on the heel, previously coated with glue.

Decorate shoes with modeling paste.

The designers at Shoe Bakery give us a great idea: apply modeling paste to your shoes to hide defects or make something original out of boring shoes. By the way, this brand makes decorations on shoes exclusively by hand.

What useful things can be made from boxes?

A large number of fashionable shoes always means a huge number of cardboard boxes. All of them can easily and quickly turn into useful and pleasing to the eye gizmos. What you can make from shoe boxes with your own hands:

1. Home decor. Thick cardboard can be used to create a wide variety of crafts.
2. Picnic basket. It is enough to attach handles and decorate the box with fabric. This carrier will be convenient for transporting utensils and treats for a summer picnic.
3. Box for cosmetics. Several boxes can be connected together to create a small chest of drawers.
4. Jewelry holder. To make the box a convenient device for neatly storing earrings, just cover it with wrapping paper and make holes for pendants or studs.
5. Puzzle with a ball. Stick several popsicle sticks on the lid of the box (on the inside), mark “Start” and “Finish”, and try to go through such a maze with the ball.
6. Dollhouse. From several boxes you can make a house for playing with dolls, consisting of several floors and rooms.
7. Storage folder. Shoe boxes are great for storing magazines. To make such an organizer look more interesting in your interior, decorate the box with multi-colored adhesive tape.

Removing scratches with wax

To ensure durability, quality coloring and protection of shoes, you can use paste wax, preferably beeswax. View this post on Instagram

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Charger organizer

Tired of wires lying around the outlet or electrical extension cord? First, cover the outside of the package with colored tape or brightly colored wrapping paper. This decor for a shoe box (it’s quite easy to make an organizer with your own hands) is already half the battle. All that remains is to make a few holes and route the wires. A stylish organizer for chargers will instantly deal with clutter.

How to upgrade boots

Perhaps it has already lost its former luster, but you don’t want to part with it, since this pair of shoes was your favorite. Or serves as a reminder of something dear to the heart. But there is no way to find anything like it.

Or maybe, on the contrary, she is in excellent condition. But I want something new.

In any case, if you put in a little effort, it is possible to somehow update old shoes.