Dress Up Leather Sandals
It's easy to dress up a pair of leather sandals. No need for glue guns, fabric staples, needle or thread. Just pick up simple items from a craft store or hair-care display and let your imagination go wild. A few steps will convert this footwear from plain to elegant.
Instructions
1. Braid gold and silver package cord. Place two long strings of gold and silver cord side by side and tie them at mid length in a double knot around the center of the top strap. This will result in four strips of cord, two gold and two silver. Take one gold and one silver strip and braid them down the left side of the strap. Tie a knot at every alternating criss cross to secure the cord. Use a double knot at the end of the strap. Repeat for the right side. Try this adornment on high-heeled leather sandals for holiday or evening dress up.
2. Clip hair decorations to the center strap. Hair adornments come in many varieties including artificial flowers, rhinestones, pearls and lace bows, all with a hidden clip on the underside. Slip the clip around the center strap and snap shut. Use this embellishment for leather sandals with a mid-height heel when the dress code calls for a sophisticated look.
3. Borrow the ballet look. Cut two 15-inch lengths of ?-inch width ribbon. Use a double knot to tie the end of one ribbon to the end of the left strap at the point where it attaches to the base of the leather sandal. Repeat for the right strap using the other length of ribbon. Then crisscross the ribbons around the leg, moving up the calf. Secure by double tying a bow at mid-calf. Try beaded or lace ribbon for flair. Wear with a simple black, knee-length dress to achieve a dramatic look.
4. Apply self-adhesive sequin tape. Cut strips to correspond with the lengths of the straps. Pull off the backing and press firmly against the leather strap. Wear with bright colors that correspond to the sequin to achieve a vibrant, well-coordinated image.
5. Wrap fluffy yarn around the straps. Place the center of the string of yarn at the center of the top strap. Tie a firm double knot. Wind the left side of the string tightly around the left side of the strap, moving toward the base of the leather sandal. Tie a firm knot to secure the string at the end of the strap. Repeat for the right side. Feather boa is an attractive substitute for fluffy yarn. Wear with a sundress for a light, airy look.
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