Pretty Shoe Accents
Some of you know that I'm partial no-sew projects, like here and here. I actually have some basic sewing skills but prefer the convenience of things like hot glue and sticky back velcro.
When I started working on my wedding dress, I was looking for a no-sew alternative to anchor doilies to fabric without using heat. A google search told me that Fabri-Tac was the best product for the job.
I wanted to try Fabri-Tac on something OTHER than my wedding dress. So I made some bows for my chalk painted shoes, seen here.
Let me just say that Fabri-Tac is an amazing product. It's a permanent fabric glue that bonds instantly, dries overnight, and is even machine washable. So enough of the Fabri-Tac plug.
Read on for a tutorial.
No-Sew Grosgrain Bows
My favorite heels: read more about them here.
- Grosgrain ribbon (Michael's $1 bin)
- Lace (Michael's $1 bin)
- Fabri-Tac (8 oz, Michael's $10.40 after coupon)
- Sticky-back Velcro (8 pack, 99¢ store, $1)
Total Cost = FREE
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| Fabri-Tac: my new FAV |
Do you prefer to sew or not to sew?
Happy Fabri-Tac-ing!
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I love these show make overs! In fact, I was just thinking of searching on your blog for the painted shoe tutorial and here is this. You are one clever lady ;-)
ReplyDeleteThese are super cute! I love this; I've definitely got to pin this post :-)
ReplyDeleteOMG! I love these bows! I have a pair of black shoes that needs embelishment + black grosgrain ribbon + fabric glue. I might have to make them today. I am also a big fan of no sew :)
ReplyDeleteChristine @ Projectsaroundthehouse.blogspot.com
This looks super easy and this bow would look super cute on a pair of heels I have. Thanks for the inspiration. Now following. Love from Whimsically Homemade
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun addition to your shoe. Do you velcro onto the fbric of the shoe, or put a 'soft' velcro spot onto the shoe?
ReplyDeleteI sew sometimes, and glue others!
I put the other half of the velcro sticker on the shoe. Um, blogger/chrome won't let me paste a link containing "http:" in my comments (on my own blog)?
DeleteHere is a link (that you can copy) to a pic: www.cwfrosting.com/2012/03/mint-mallow-knockoffs.html#velcro
So cute, I love these :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I love the bit of lace that you added. If you're looking for another place to share your awesome tutorial head on over to Etcetorize: http://etcetorize.blogspot.ca/2012/04/make-it-great-monday_22.html. Party is still on~
ReplyDeleteTotally Perfect!!! I'd love to have you share at my party...it JUST opened!!!
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XO, Aimee
I made my own! I'm so glad your posted this :)
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