How to fix broken flip flops

How to fix broken flip flops



Do you have a broken pair of flip flops or do you want to give an old pair a new look.







Things You'll Need:





Pair of flip flops



Ribbon ( any color and width as long it doesn't have any wire in it)



Large beads or buttons ( or anything you want to use to decorate your shoes)



Scissors to cut the ribbon



Something to hold down ribbon if needed while you braid









Step
1



Take out the strap of the flip flop without breaking the holes that they fit in. It's easier if you cut the strap and pull it out from the back of the shoe. If you can't you will need some thread and a needle to stitch any broken places then you can braid the ribbon over it.




Step
2



Once you have the straps out choose the length of ribbon you will need by fitting it in the holes where the straps use to be and sliding your fit in. Now you have a rough measurement of what size you will need.




Step
3



Take your rough measurement and triple it. This will give you enough to make the strap.(after you are completely if you have extra you can trim it off)




Step
4



Start by lying out your ribbon(you can clip with a clipboard to keep it from moving). You need three(3) pieces to make the braid for in between your toe. Then you need six(6) pieces to braid.(three for each piece of braid)




Step
5



Now you start braiding the tighter you make the braid the smaller it will be. Take your toe piece and braid it first. When your finished braiding it you will braid the other pieces.




Step
6



Now you can start building your new flip flops. Take your toe piece and thread through the hole from the top and make a knot. Place your foot on the shoe and determine how high you want the toe piece to be (remember to leave room for the knot and bead). Now take the other piece you braided that goes on your foot and put it through the two other holes. One end through each of the holes. Now take your toe piece and make a knot around the main strap leave extra room for your bead. Now place your bead on and make a secure knot. You can cut extra from it now.




Step
7



Make knots on the underside of the shoe and trim off the extra. Your are finished with your new flip flop. Now you can do the second one by repeating the steps.







Tips & Warnings









The easiest ones to do this to are the cheaper ones that have holes where the straps secure onto the flip flop.








You can buy cheap plastic ones with foam bottoms and make them look expensive.








GREAT FOR
TEENS
WHO WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT.



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