EXHIBIT A - BIKER BOOTS
Check these biker boots I brought last weekend! I've been needing a new pair for yonks and I found this grungy looking ones in a cheap shop which led to my spontaneous-buy-of-the-week.
However, I wanted to make these a little different so here comes this mini, VERY EASY DIY!
you will be needing:
booties
crochet ribbon/lace
superglue
I say superglue, but you could choose to pin or sew on the lacey/crochet ribbon - it's up to you. I find that superglue is quicker, easier and stronger though.
I'm going to be placing the crochet ribbon on the tongue (I think that's what its called!) of the boot. So I need to cut a piece of ribbon the length of the widest part of the tongue. Comme ca..
(obsessed with this ribbon right now, I've sewn/stuck it onto basically everything I own!)
Now you can experiment with where you want the ribbon to go: top, bottom, or middle. Or maybe even on the back! Temporarily pin the lace down and try them on (obviously avoiding injuring!) to see which looks best for you.
(poorly focused picture sorry!)
I chose to place mine at the top of the boot's tongue. Now glueing may begin!
Apply a generous layer the the front and a little bit of the back of the tongue. BE CAREFUL THOUGH, carelessness or excess glue can lead to a nasty layer of it all over your hands (bad past experience).
Let the glue dry and make sure all the little frayed threads are firmly placed down and then we're finished - already!
EXHIBIT B - GRUNGY/GIRLY BIKER BOOTS.
I find the lace makes the boots easier to wear with skirts and dresses.
Hope you've enjoyed this mini tutorial and I'd LOVE to know if you try this!
Take care
12 comments:
Love the crochet edging x
This is really interesting.
Great idea - well done :)
Love it - bet we will see these in all the best shops soon!
great idea! so cute!!
thanks for your lovely comment!
xxx
Such a good Idea! Thanks for sharing!
thank you very much for letting us know this great idea!! No doubt, this will give me inspiration for some next DIY projects :)
amanda
Absolutely great idea!
XoXo
Plami
http://www.fashionthrill.com/
CUTEEEEE BLOGGGG!!
XOXO
http://theprevailingeffect.blogspot.com/
oh wow that is soo cool! never thought of that! :P Xx
www.mannequinsdream.blogspot.com
what an interesting idea! xx
great idea! I am trying to figure out a way to spice up my boots as well!
Vanessa
Boots & Lipstick
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