Prepare to fall in love! I was out shopping at the mall on Friday and I came across these lovelies at LOFT. Aren’t they adorable? With a price tag of $69.50, they were just out of my price range.
Well, you know what happened, don’t you? The “I can make that” syndrome kicked in, and well, I did! 🙂
Would you like a pair too? Well, get out your glue gun because here’s how to do it:
You’ll need four 12 in. x 2 in. strips of tulle, two felt circles, feathers, four poly satin circles (two big, two small), a rosette, two clip-on earring clasps, scissors, needle, thread, a glue gun, and a lighter.
Let’s start by pleating a strip of tulle and forming it into a circle. Secure the circle with a few stitches from a needle and thread (or hot glue).
Gather, pleat, and turn until you make a full circle. I used two tulle circles per shoe for volume.
Next, take your poly satin circles and singe the edges with a lighter until they curl up and look like petals. You will need one small circle and one large circle per shoe.
I believe my diameters were approximately 3″ for the large circle and 2″ for the small circle. It’s very satisfying to see them transform!
Now it’s time to layer. Start with the felt, glue on your feathers, tulle, big poly satin circle, small poly satin circle, and then your rosette.
You could add a button to the middle of the flower like the inspiration, but I chose to keep mine simple and sweet. NOTE: I found my rosette in the remnant section at Hobby Lobby.
After you have assembled your flower, turn it over and hot glue on your clip-on earring. NOTE: The end of the clasp might be uncomfortable on your toes.
You can put a little piece of felt over the back or use a different type of clip, like an alligator one. Comfort is key, especially for fabulous shoes!
I bought my ballet flats at Wal-Mart on clearance for $7.00! Talk about taking a ho-hum pair of shoes and making them look like a million bucks.
And because we used a clip, we can take these beauties off and put them on a headband, on a sweater or jacket, or on a handbag. I love items that serve double or triple duty!
Versatility is my middle name. 🙂 This project was so simple, and affordable—not to mention adorable!
Isn’t it great making your own version of something because you can custom tailor it for you? I love my all-black version of these shoes.
I will get so much more use out of them. I have the black flats in brown too, so I’m off to make another pair.
Now go make yourself some LOFT inspired sassy shoes! 🙂 If you do, please send me a pic! I would love to see your creations! 🙂
Instructions for Making LOFT-Inspired Sassy Shoes
Materials Needed:
- Four 12 in. x 2 in. strips of tulle
- Two felt circles
- Feathers
- Four poly satin circles (two large, two small)
- A rosette
- Two clip-on earring clasps
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
- Glue gun
- Lighter
Steps:
Prepare the Tulle:
Pleat a strip of tulle and form it into a circle. Secure the circle with a few stitches from a needle and thread or use hot glue.
Create the Volume:
Gather, pleat, and turn the tulle until you make a full circle. Use two tulle circles per shoe for added volume.
Prepare the Poly Satin Circles:
Using a lighter, singe the edges of your poly satin circles until they curl up and resemble petals. You will need one small and one large poly satin circle for each shoe.
Layer the Components:
Start with a felt circle as the base. Glue on the feathers, then the tulle, followed by the large poly satin circle, the small poly satin circle, and finally the rosette.
Additional Personalization:
Optionally, you can add a button to the middle of the flower for extra embellishment, but keeping it simple is also lovely. You can find the rosette in the remnant section at a craft store like Hobby Lobby.
Attach the Clip-On Earring:
Once the flower is assembled, turn it over and hot glue on the clip-on earring. Note that the clasp’s end might be uncomfortable on your toes. Consider placing a small piece of felt over it or using a different type of clip for comfort.
Prepare the Shoes:
Purchase a pair of ballet flats (clearance options work great). Ensure the clip allows you to easily remove the flower for versatility. You can attach the flower to a headband, sweater, or handbag as well!
Make Additional Pairs:
If you have other colors of ballet flats, consider creating more flower clips to match your wardrobe.
Enjoy Your Custom Creation:
Now that you’ve created your own LOFT-inspired sassy shoes, flaunt them with pride! If you create your own version, be sure to take a picture and share it!
Conclusion:
This project is not only fun and creative, but it also allows you to customize your footwear in a way that suits your personal style. Enjoy crafting your unique pair of shoes!
