Tuesday, December 15, 2015

The Red Shoes

Hello Readers. I hope you are having a good day. I haven't done any shoe makeovers on this blog, so it's time for me to pretend to be a cobbler. I say pretend because I don't know much about putting shoes together. I am going to adjust these shoes a little. Let's get started.


 I was given these beautiful red shoes for my last birthday. (Thanks J.U.) The color and fabric are wonderful. They are comfortable, but they slide off a little too easily. 


They are hand made. There isn't enough "hand made" in this world if you ask me.


I found this soft deerskin cord at the fabric/craft store. It didn't cost much and it matched the shoes.


I started with my trusty hot glue gun. You can see from the picture it is well loved and well used. I glued the cord up against the heel. I glued on the bottom and up along the sides of the shoe. I tied the cord around my ankle first to see what the position would be when I wore them.


The cord comes up and back around the back of my ankle, I wrapped it around and tied it in a knot. This cord is so soft. The shoes are more comfortable and easier to wear.  I love how the cord looks as well. I have worn them a couple time already and the hot glue is holding well.


Thanks for reading, now go make something fabulous for yourself.


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9 comments:

  1. https://lovecorks.blogspot.comDecember 15, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    I wouldn't have thought to do that! You're so smart and they look fab!

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  2. jenny_oDecember 15, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    How fabulous to have a friend who can make shoes! These are beautiful and look comfortable. I love your addition as well.

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    1. I Can Work With ThatDecember 15, 2015 at 8:25 PM

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    2. I Can Work With ThatDecember 15, 2015 at 8:28 PM

      Thanks jenny_O. I didn't make it very clear in the blog. The giver didn't make them. I don't know the maker. Whoever they are, they did a great job.

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    3. jenny_oDecember 15, 2015 at 10:20 PM

      Ohhh ... but still nice shoes!
      By the way, the link on Refashion Co-op to your blog is not working. When you hover over it, the address that shows is one of the lines of your post.

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    4. I Can Work With ThatDecember 16, 2015 at 5:45 PM

      Thanks Jenny_o. I just re-did the link. It seems to work now. i really appreciate you telling me.

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  3. UnknownDecember 16, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Unbelievable! She even does shoes!! What next, your superhero cape?!
    And BTW, I like the look of the shoes better now.

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    1. I Can Work With ThatDecember 16, 2015 at 5:46 PM

      Thanks Diana! I like them better now too. They seem more balanced. Did you see "The Incredibles"? As Edna would say, "No capes!". :)

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