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1. Try different colors and studs for different shoes!

Posted by Jenna C. from New York, New York, United States • Published See Jenna C.'s 118 projects »
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  • Step 1

    Watch the video.

  • How to make a shoe. Elastic Shoe Cuffs - Step 3
    Step 2

    Gather materials.

  • How to make a shoe. Elastic Shoe Cuffs - Step 4
    Step 3

    Measure and cut elastic. We wrapped it around one shoe and left about a half inch extra for sewing space.

  • How to make a shoe. Elastic Shoe Cuffs - Step 5
    Step 4

    Make sure you have two identical pieces.

  • How to make a shoe. Elastic Shoe Cuffs - Step 6
    Step 5

    Stud elastic as shown in video.

  • How to make a shoe. Elastic Shoe Cuffs - Step 7
    Step 6

    Complete the same pattern on both pieces.

  • How to make a shoe. Elastic Shoe Cuffs - Step 8
    Step 7

    Wrap into a cuff and sew. We burned the edges with a lighter to prevent fraying. Make sure that it's secure!

  • How to make a shoe. Elastic Shoe Cuffs - Step 9
    Step 8

    Slip on as shown.

  • How to make a shoe. Elastic Shoe Cuffs - Step 10
    Step 9

    Rock 'em with flats!

  • How to make a shoe. Elastic Shoe Cuffs - Step 11
    Step 10

    Rock 'em with heels!

  • How to make a shoe. Elastic Shoe Cuffs - Step 12
    Step 11

    Wear them as arm cuffs!

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Grace J.
Grace J.
but wouldn't the elastic start fraying from the friction between the ground and the elastic?
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Francesca F.
Francesca F. · Pisa, Toscana, IT · 10 projects
I have so many shoes that I can't wear because they slip off my feet. . . Now I can wear them again!! Thank you for sharing this, you made my day!
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