As promised, here is the latest in our DIY fabric flip flops series. The girls and I have been having so much fun making our own flip flops this summer and we’ll have a couple more to share with you soon. I’ll give you a hint about the next pair… they involve duct tape – so be on the lookout for that post very soon. The flip flops we are sharing here are probably the most simple of all that we have made this summer. They require no sewing or glue, and can be made with scrap fabric and a $1 pair of plastic flip flops. We found ours at Michaels craft store.
{seriously, these are all the supplies you’ll need}
The inspiration for these flip flops came from this project on Sassy Sanctuary. I fell in love with the simplicity of these flip flops and how comfortable they are on the feet.
Supplies:
1 pair inexpensive plastic flip flops
scrap fabric (2) 24″ x 4″ strips and (2) 12″ x 4″ strips
scissors
Cut and remove the plastic strap from the flip flops.
Each end of your fabric strips needs to be cut into points. This make it easier to push the fabric through the holes on the flip flops and ensure that the knots you make are small enough to nestle into the holes on the bottom of the shoe.
Use the two smaller strips to make the loop through the toe, knotting at the back. Remember, cutting a point into the end of the fabric strips will help the knot to fit into the hole. (We learned this the hard way.)
Run the larger fabric strip through the toe loop. Push the fabric ends through the side holes and knot in the back, to secure.
This is easily a $2-$3 project and can be done in as little as 15 minutes. Don’t you just love that?
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Cute idea! I have done crocheted flip flops but have not tried any fabric ones – I like how these turned out.
These are great! I’ve pined them. I’m working on a Flip Flop round up– would it be okay if I included them?
Thanks!
I love the look and how quick and easy it was to redo the flip flops!
A wonderful idea to take a plain inexpensive pair of flip flops and turn them into something special. Love this! Thanks for stopping by the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. We are so glad you came! Blessings, Shari
These are great! I have a couple of pairs of flip flops that are broken that I might replace the straps with fabric!
Thank you for sharing!
Alex @ Lavender’s Blue
These look so much more comfortable — I think I’m going to give them a shot!
These are great! I love the colors on the owl fabric and they really do add something to the standard flip flop.
Thanks for sharing at The Weekend Social. Looking forward to seeing what you have for us next week.
Ricki @ The Questionable Homesteader
These are too cool! Don’t forget to link it up to my Feature Friday Link Party 🙂
http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/2014/06/feature-friday-linky-party.html
Danielle @ Blissful & Domestic
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I love this!! Featuring it today at Nap-Time Creations…You are part of the weekend features from the Create Link Inspire party. I’ve also spread the word all over my social media and I would love a reshare or two ;o) Happy Weekend! Emily