DIY Upcycled Denim Sandals Tutorial

On the lookout for a method so as to add some character to your outfit? Take a look at how I made these denim sandals! An outdated pair of sandals that had been boring is straightforward to improve with some worn-out denim and a little bit of lace! These enjoyable and funky sandals are comprised of upcycled denim, and it’s such a easy method so as to add a little bit of aptitude to a boring pair of summer time sneakers. They’re straightforward to make, too – simply observe the tutorial, and also you’ll be rockin’ your personal pair very quickly!

Upcycled Denim Sandals

Not solely are these denim sandals fashionable and distinctive, however they’re additionally an effective way to point out your inventive aspect. Plus, you can also make them in any shade and elegance you need. You’ll be capable of rock these sandals at all of your summer time occasions – from barbecues to seashore days.

I really like making my very own distinctive type for clothes and accessories, and that features issues like these sneakers. In reality, I’ve over 200 pairs of sneakers! So, in case you are like me, then you may also like these concepts for organizing sneakers and even these concepts for DIY shoe racks.

Can I Do This With Any Pair of Sandals?

You are able to do these with virtually any sort of sandals. The one factor you want to remember is that you simply want a strap to connect the denim onto. I want one thing round 1″ extensive, however you possibly can go smaller. It’s going to rely in your preferences and your consolation with that pair of sandals.

You’ll have to change up the dimensions of the denim as a result of the dimensions of the area on the sandals will range, however in any other case, it is going to work completely with no matter sneakers you select. So long as there’s a place to place the denim, you should not have any downside utilizing this tutorial to create the proper upcycled denim sandals.

What Glue is Finest to Safe Denim to Sandals?

Whereas I virtually at all times stick to sizzling glue, you should utilize any variety of glues to safe this. It’s going to depend on what materials the sandal strap is comprised of. If you happen to aren’t certain concerning the sizzling glue sticking, I like to recommend utilizing E6000 glue as a result of it really works effectively on a wide range of supplies and can maintain the denim in place. You’ll find the sort of glue at most craft shops.

It’s also possible to use one thing like Gorilla Glue and there are some material glues that work effectively. Simply keep in mind that the feel of the sandal strap will probably be extra necessary in figuring out what glue works greatest. You possibly can at all times roughen up the sandal strap a bit to make the denim keep on with it higher.

What Different Methods Can I Customise These Sneakers?

There are such a lot of methods you could customise these sneakers. Beneath are just some concepts that I believe look good with denim.

• Add pretend pearls as we did for some sparkle or only a bit of additional texture to the look.
• Rhinestones, sequins, or glitter are stunning on this and simple so as to add for extra sparkle.
• If you’re placing this onto a brown sandal, you possibly can at all times go away them exhibiting some brown and adorned with wood beads.
• Including issues like small flowers or steel charms like butterflies, dragonflies, or bumble bees to the sneakers would look cute too. This works particularly for youths’ sneakers.
• It’s also possible to paint the sneakers or add different sorts of material to them as we did with the lace ribbon across the ankle strap.
• One other thought is it’s also possible to add fringe to the sneakers for a enjoyable and funky look. Do that with string or minimize and fray the sting of the denim.

How Can I Wash These If They Get Soiled?

Nobody needs to put on soiled sneakers. Nonetheless, you don’t want to place these sneakers within the washer. So long as the sneakers you selected to make use of as the bottom of this tutorial are in a position to get moist, you possibly can rinse these sneakers, denim included. I have a tendency to make use of a backyard hose to take away a lot of the dust on sneakers, then put them into my utility sink with heat water and soak or simply with heat water and a soapy material to clean the particular elements which can be soiled.

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How you can Make Denim Sandals

Select the sandals you need to replace after which measure the straps. You will have a sandal that has a wider strap if potential. Measure the width, and the size of them, and if potential, select a pair of denim pants or skirt that already has some beading or embroidery on it. If not, it is possible for you to so as to add your personal beads.

Now, measure and minimize a strip of denim for the strap that’s the width and size of the strap you might be protecting. If desired, and the sandals are roomy sufficient, you possibly can measure the width to go all the way in which across the strap and never simply on high.

When measuring and chopping this out, select part of the denim that has beading on it already should you can.

Now, glue the denim to the entrance strap on the sandal. On this case, it was the one one alongside the highest of the foot. If you’re including it to wrap across the sandal, accomplish that and maintain till the glue has dried and it’s safe.

Now, measure across the ankle strap and minimize out a chunk of lace ribbon that matches the identical measurements.

Glue the lace ribbon onto the opposite strap or straps. In case you have a number of straps on the sandals, you possibly can add lace ribbon or denim to all of them.

In case your denim didn’t have already got some beading or embroidery, now you can glue beads onto the denim in any sample that you really want. A number of pretend pearls or white/silver beads might be glued right into a flower form or simply added as stripes alongside the sides.

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This technique can be utilized on any sandals with a strap.

Add particulars like beads or sequins in case your denim isn’t already adorned.