DIY wedge sandals repair

The most vulnerable places of sandals are fasteners and fastening through the finger. The fastener straps stretch and break, and the retainer most often pops out of the sole through the finger.

The sandals will be carefully and professionally repaired by the shoemaker. But if it is not possible to take the shoes for repair, we will tell you how to fix sandals through your finger, and what to do if the elastic of the fastener is stretched.

To begin with, an express repair method, if the fastening of the sandals through the finger jumped out of the sole right on the road. Look for a safety pin or paperclip. Any of these items are enough to get home. First, thread the mount through the hole in the sole and pull it out as far as possible. Use a pin to pierce the mount as close as possible to where the clip came off. Instead of a pin, you can pinch the membrane with two paper clips, if you twist it in the form of a swastika. On such a mount, your shoes will last home, where you can then calmly and slowly fix your sandals through your finger.

If the membrane came off the retainer, which did not allow it to jump out of the sole, there is an easy option to fix the sandals:

1. Wash and dry your shoes.
2. You will need to rip or peel the main insole from the outsole.
3. Remove the silicone cover from the jumper, if there is one, and then sew 2 long leather straps of the same color to the membrane. The width of the straps should not exceed the width of the bridge, and they should also be 2 times longer.
4. Thread the straps together with the membrane back into the silicone case and insert them into the hole in the main insole.
5. Pull them out as far as possible and position them on either side of the hole.
6. Glue the straps to the wrong side of the main insole and wait for the glue to dry.
7. If the attachment holds well, you can put the main insole back in place. To firmly glue it to the sole, preheat the seamy part with a hairdryer, and then carefully glue it along the edges.
8. Leave the steam to dry for 10-12 hours.

From a habit, it all seems complicated. In fact, the most difficult stage is to find the matching leather and sew it to the jumper. The rest will take very little time.

If the elastic band is stretched or the fastener is broken, it will be possible to repair the sandals only by replacing these parts with new ones. For this:

1. Open the seams that hold the elastic. Use a steamer. Manicure scissors can easily damage the skin.
2. Remove the stretched one and replace it with a new one. At the same time, you can immediately fix the clasp on the sandals.
3. Fold the ends of the elastic and push them into the strap. This is where the stripper comes in handy again.
4. Align the rubber bands so they are the same length.
5. Sew the tape inside the strap with a needle-first seam. Use the needle to hit the factory seam holes. It will be easier to sew.
6. Sew a little further than the ripped seam to secure the factory stitching. Fix the working thread and cut off the excess.

The hardest thing to find on sale is an elastic band of the right color. It is desirable that it be reinforced. It will last much longer than usual, and you will not have to fix the elastic on your sandals again.

Old sneakers or sneakers! Someone takes shoes to the landfill immediately, while someone knows these wonderful secrets and enjoys the process of restoring worn pairs ...

How to fix your shoes if an ugly scuff or hole appears on the fabric backing? What if the sole turns yellow or has black streaks of unknown origin? How to properly wash your sneakers in the washing machine? Let's clarify!

Restoration is such a complicated word! But it denotes simple processes: to hem the shoes where necessary, to touch up, to make them perfectly clean. I do not see anything wrong with taking measures to save your favorite sneakers!

1. Frayed socks on sneakers or sneakers and even noticeable holes will help to mask a patch.
   
2. Be sure to wash and dry your shoes before repairing!
   
3. Before attaching the thermal patch, sew pieces of raincoat fabric on the worn places. This must be done from the outside so that after repair the shoes do not sting and there is no discomfort when walking.
   
4. Preheat the iron to maximum, but turn off the steam function.
   
5. Cut the thermal patch in half. Remove the protective film and attach the fabric to the shoe.
   
6. Iron the thermal patch until the wrinkles disappear. If any pieces of fabric are unnecessary, cut them off with nail scissors.
   

White outsole is extremely easy to get dirty! Citric acid will help to restore whiteness: rub the powder over the entire surface of the sole, leave for a while, then rinse thoroughly. Baking soda cleans and whitens the sole well.

One of my favorite methods - an old toothbrush and whitening toothpaste - will cope with even tough dirt! A regular pencil mark eraser can also help wipe stains off your shoes. So do not rush to send sneakers with yellowed soles to the landfill.

Can I machine wash my sneakers? Of course you can, but you need to follow a number of rules! Even very old shoes can be transformed by machine washing.

If your sneakers have reflectors, you cannot wash them in a typewriter - bright details will definitely come off. Before washing, be sure to remove the laces and insoles from the sneakers, so the shoes are washed much better.

Place shoes in a washing bag before loading them into the machine. Choose a delicate mode, the washing temperature should not exceed 30 degrees. I recommend turning off the spin mode: this can harm the washing machine, even if the sneakers calmly endure the procedure.

Never dry your sneakers in the washing machine! This will deform them. Before leaving your sneakers to dry naturally, fill them with white paper. Never with newspapers - newspaper paint can stain shoes. You can use food parchment for this purpose.

If your shoes smell bad, baking soda can help! Place an open plastic bag of baking soda inside your sneaker overnight. Soda will absorb any odors and moisture like magic!

Sometimes it is enough to simply replace the laces on the shoes to completely change the look. Colored laces bring even a worn pair to life!

Why not lace up your sneakers in a new way? Here are some cute ways to make your shoes look more original. Save it and use it with pleasure!

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Hope these tips help you bring more than one pair of old shoes to life! Tell us what tricks you use for home shoe restoration, we will be very grateful.

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See my master class with a photo, how you can repair old sandals with your own hands.

Every girl and woman always has one favorite pair of shoes, which, although worn out, but the heart has become so attached to it.

So I have some sandals that I adore.

Although I like them madly, they look just awful.

The skin on them is pretty frayed, and in some places it has practically broken off.

It’s a pity for me to throw them away, so I wondered if I could repair my sandals with my own hands.

So, how to repair sandals with your own hands. First, we need to completely remove the top.

Please note that you cannot simply cut it off, because you will ruin everything at the initial stage.

In the places where the leather is attached to the sole of the "grooves", you need to gently undermine the insole with scissors and pull out the skin brought under it.

These places are clearly visible in the first photo.

After this procedure, your sandals should look like this.

Further, after we carefully separated the top of our shoe from the sole, we did not throw it away.

They took off the pattern and transferred it to new skin.

After transferring the pattern, I advise you to sew it right away, and then cut it out.

Because in most cases, sandals always have thin details and if you cut them right away, it will be quite problematic to sew them.

I made the markings with a regular pen on the inside of my sketch, but it's better to do it with a pencil!

It is worth cutting very, very carefully so as not to damage the seams.

I sewed on the harnesses with my hands, but you can also sew on a typewriter.

This stage of work is also quite responsible. Remember the first step of our work when we separated the upper from the outsole?

So, the very "grooves" (from which we took out the skin, they can be seen in the second photo), we gently coat with a brush with good shoe glue and put our new blank there.

For a few seconds, we fix this matter by firmly pressing the finger.

Small tips:
1) Glue is best purchased from shoe shops.
2) Coat the grooves one by one, since the shoe glue sets pretty quickly.
3) And most importantly, before you start gluing the two parts, measure the width along your leg.
So that later your shoes do not become either small or large on you!

Attaching the locks is perhaps the easiest of all!

We just measure the length you need, pierce the required number of holes in the harness and put on the lock!

The end of our work, in my case, is attaching the flower to the top of the sandals.

I performed this action with a glue gun.

I warmed it up and gently dripped a couple of drops of glue into the attachment points of my decorative element, and then pressed it hard with my fingers!

But you can also just sew by hand, if you like it better.

The photo shows the new and old sandals.

The result may not be 100%, but it is clearly better than it was. I wish you success in your endeavors, dear girls!

Greetings friends. What a pity to throw away your old shoes, because they are your favorite and so comfortable, isn't it? Do not rush to do this, a scratched heel can be renewed and your favorite shoes can be brought back to life. Our topic today is DIY shoe restoration at home.

The easiest way to give your shoes a new look is to paint them. This option is suitable if the shoes have scuffs or scratches not only on the heel, but also on the toe or sole. First, decide whether it will be an evening version or shoes for every day. Depending on this, you can choose a color. For "evening shoes" it will be shiny and bright colors, and for everyday wear, pastel colors or classic black will be the best option.

You will need acrylic paint (it is not afraid of water), a brush and paper tape. Why Scotch Tape? It will come in handy if we do not dye the shoes all at once, but in parts. For example, let's keep the shoes in the base color, and paint the toe and heel. We glue the part of the shoes with masking tape, on which the paint should in no case get on. We carefully paint over the necessary places, paying special attention to all the grooves and cracks, and if necessary, we repeat the procedure. After 24 hours, the paint will dry, you can remove the tape and admire the result. Of course, you can dye your shoes completely.

To go out to a party, an old heel, or maybe the entire sole, can be decorated with sparkles. To do this, you need to purchase transparent glue and glitter (fortunately, their choice is now huge). Again, using scotch tape, separate the necessary parts, apply glue and generously sprinkle with sparkles. To prevent the glitter from falling off while wearing, you can coat it with a layer of colorless nail polish.Rhinestones can be used instead of sequins. You need to glue them with super glue using tweezers. Such a heel looks impressive, like a diamond.

The latest innovation is the removable stiletto heel covers. This is an original solution. In order to bring it to life, you first need to make a pattern for the heel. This can be done with the help of everyone's favorite scotch tape (where without it). Glue over the heel and part of the heel, and then make a cut along the inside of the heel. The pattern is ready.

Now you need to cut the piece out of the fabric, not forgetting to leave a seam allowance. Sew - and you can try on. We put on a cover on the heel, and wrap the heel part inside the heel, grabbing the fabric with a couple of stitches. If you wish, you can decorate this piece with a fabric flower or even feathers, as suggested by famous designers. You can make a huge number of such covers. There is a place where fantasies can roam and you don't need to buy new shoes for every event.

You can update the platform in the same way as for shoes, but there are additional options.

Use denim to give your platform sandals a fresh look. This material has at least three advantages. Firstly, it is very durable and can be cleaned if necessary. Secondly, you do not need to spend money on denim, because after rummaging through your wardrobe, you can easily find a pair of unnecessary or worn jeans. Thirdly, jeans are always in fashion, so sandals with a "denim platform" will be relevant. First, we glue the fabric, and you can decorate the ugly sections at the top and bottom of the platform with the help of a beautiful border, matched to tone or contrasting color.

And if you don’t want to change anything in your favorite footwear, just its appearance has long left much to be desired, you can use the wonderful invention “liquid leather”. Just match the color you want and update your favorite shoes. You can read more about how to work with liquid leather here: Repairing Leather Products Using Liquid Leather.

So, with some creativity and a little effort, you can show off in brand new shoes.

Women are very unusual people. Their wardrobe can be bursting with new outfits, and they will walk in their favorite blouse and comfortable jeans. This is especially true for shoes. Every lady knows how difficult it is to find shoes or sandals that sit comfortably on the leg, do not rub and crush.

That is why many beauties try to preserve the original look of their shoes as long as possible, but, unfortunately, this does not always work out. Either the skin on the heel is peeled off, or the sock is peeled off, all this saddens and makes you think about a new pair of stitches. True, if you know how to update sandals or shoes with your own hands, then you can extend the life of your favorite thing.

If your sandals do not require major repairs, then you can easily renew a worn heel with your own hands. But to "assemble" in parts, if it is broken in half, at home is quite difficult.

But now we will not talk about a critical situation when the product needs serious repair, but we will discuss a slightly different problem. So, you have a pair of your favorite heeled sandals, but, unfortunately, in the process of wearing them, they acquired ugly wear and tear.

There are several ways to deal with this problem:

• decorate the heel of sandals with glitters. This unusual word is called small reflective particles, very similar to confetti. Glitters can be round or in any other shape and are sold at any point of sale that specializes in handicrafts. To freshen up your heel with your own hands, you need a pair of glitters of the right color and glue. Apply the adhesive to the heel in a thick layer, and then, while it is still wet, pour in the reflective particles evenly. Leave your updated shoes to dry and then you can wear them. Glitters perfectly hide all defects and make sandals very beautiful;
• Another option with your own hands to remake sandals and return the attractive appearance of a heel is possible using dense fabric. To do this, measure the heel and cut out several pieces of fabric so that it is enough to completely glue the damaged area. After everything is prepared, glue is applied to the heel and the fabric is attached. The updated product needs to be allowed to dry and you can go show off to your friends.

Small beads, beads, sequins are perfect for decorating a heel or wedge. With such elements, you can completely cover the damaged area or lay out an interesting pattern with some kind of decorations.

Drawings from colorless rhinestones look very unusual and attractive. There are no specific requirements for the pattern, it all depends on your imagination. For example, you can lay out a flower or just arrange the pebbles in a row.

To revive the shoes in one of the following ways, stock up on rhinestones of different sizes, glue, it is recommended to pour it into a syringe, this will facilitate the procedure for applying the composition to each individual pebble, also take tweezers. If you are very absorbed by the creative process, and you decide to create some kind of complex ornament on the shoes, then stock up on chalk as well. With it, you can apply a pattern to the heel and decorate sandals.

Due to the fact that high-quality shoes are not cheap, ladies try to buy themselves one pair of decent slippers of some kind of neutral look. For everyday life, such sandals are good, but if a woman is going to a celebration, then too simple shoes can play a cruel joke with her, making the image simple and inconspicuous.

To prevent this from happening, you can decorate simple sandals by attaching a spectacular organza or chiffon bow to them. Such decorative elements look stylish, enliven shoes, create a complete image, the main thing is to choose a fabric to match the main outfit.

To make a beautiful bow, you need to visit a sewing store and choose the right fabric there.

If you want it to hold its shape better, get another special ring with a hole.

Now let's get down to the process of creating a bow. To do this, fold the fabric in half and tie it in front of the sandals, while hiding the ring inside the structure.

You still have long ends on the sides. Take one in the middle and carefully thread the fabric through the ring. Do the same for the second free edge of the fabric. If you do everything correctly, you will see that your shoes have an original bow. If something goes wrong, then do not be upset, give free rein to imagination and create your decorative ornament out of matter.

Such experiments with fabric are very convenient, since you can always remake the bow for something more interesting or just take it off.

If you decide to radically change the style of your summer shoes, you can sew a braid to them. To do this, you need at least a little knowledge of how to use a sewing machine. If you have the necessary skills, then choose a not very thick ribbon or ribbon, sew it. Then carefully pull the threads, gathering the workpiece in neat ruffles. Attach them to your sandals with hot glue or sew them on. Such shoes will immediately take on an original look.

Now you know how to repair and refresh your sandals with your own hands. To do this, you do not need to be a professional shoemaker, you just need desire and a little imagination, only with this approach you will be able to make your shoes stylish and beautiful, extending their life. I wish you creative success!

It happens that there is such a pair of shoes that are already tired, but it is a pity to throw it away because it is comfortable. Or it happens that you have ripped off the heel or nose of your favorite shoes somewhere. It will no longer be possible to sell them, so there is only one way out - to save. So, let's see what can be used for disguise and decoration.

All you need is PVA glue, a brush and glitter.All you have to do is spread glue and glitter over clean, dry shoes, which are easy to find in the office supply or craft stores. Remember to spread something on your work surface before you start creating. You can decorate all shoes as a whole with sequins, soles, heels, noses, or apply a sequin pattern. If you are decorating only part of the shoe, glue the joint with the other surface with paper tape for the duration of work to avoid smudges. Use adhesive stencils for shiny designs. You can combine sequins with other designs, such as stones (see photo with sneakers).

2. Rhinestones, stones, sequins and other decor

Large parts can be put on superglue or with a hot gun. Practice on other objects to control the thickness of the layer before applying hot glue. Create unique pebble designs on any part of your shoe. With tweezers, pebbles can be applied much more conveniently and the drawing will be more accurate. When applying a drop of glue to the rhinestone, take into account the required amount. If there is too much glue when pressed, it will flow out of the pebble. Any decorative elements, rhinestones, stones, metal fragments, chains, ropes, spikes, buttons, ready-made sequin ribbons, etc. can be glued to the shoes.

You can measure a piece of lace on the shoe, trim it with thick sequins, glue the lace to the shoe, sew it again with threads for additional fixation, then fill in the gaps by gluing large rhinestones. The final touch is to trim off excess lace, if any.

3. Brooches, flowers, bows, fringes, tassels

A very simple way. You just need to glue or pin brooches, bows or flowers. Be sure to glue the fringe and very carefully so that excess glue is not visible. You can simply hang the tassels on the strap of your favorite sandals.

It might look amazing. Choose fur to match the shoe or contrasting, stick on fluffy pom-poms or luxurious feathers. You don't have to limit yourself in quantity. The main thing is that everything should look beautiful. Get inspired by expensive designer shoes. Choose original solutions where to glue the pompom or in which direction to direct the feathers.

Nowadays there are a lot of such stickers, but the most popular are Shoelicks, because They promise great resistance to weather conditions and are suitable for any shape of the sole. Without removing the protective layer, you need to attach the sticker to the sole, fold the edges in shape, cut out the sticker, then remove the protective layer and gradually glue it so that no air gets in. You can find very nice sticker pattern and make your shoes personalized.

Someone uses a special waterproof paint or marker to paint any surface on the shoes, others paint the sole and heel with nail polish, others use paint in a spray bottle to create ombre effects. Do not forget to cover those parts that should remain unpainted. The beauty of these methods is that you create a whole work of art. For those who are unsure of their artistic abilities, stencils are perfect.

If you are satisfied with the condition of your shoes, but the appearance seems to be already tired, try experimenting with laces. Insert colored laces or ribbons. You can use several colors at once. Try a new way of lacing.

Choose an applique or cut a piece of lace with a large openwork and glue it to any part of the shoe. Craft lovers can glue a pre-cut piece of lace to create a completely new look for your shoes. Another very elegant solution is to sew a draped decor for your beloved couple. You can use a scrap or handkerchief you don't need to tie around your fingers or strap. Make sure it is comfortable to wear, because the fabric will create extra thickness. Better to lay the fabric smoothly.If necessary, you can fix the ends inside with tape or even put on glue if you decide to wear it always.

Tell us if you have changed the look of your shoes or if you are going to try it.

Did you know that you don't have to buy new shoes every season to look fashionable? For example, with the help of a couple of simple master classes, old sandals can easily be turned into a very stylish addition to your look.

Those who simply adore capturing the eyes of others, but at the same time appreciate comfort, this summer simply cannot do without wedge sandals. Designers are advised to choose bright extravagant models with a multi-colored platform.

You can make such sandals with your own hands - you just need to purchase acrylic paints and varnish.

• Pick a drawing yourself - in a master class it looks like an Easter egg wrapper.

• It often happens that it is impossible to mark the template on the material from which old shoes are made. It doesn't matter - dip your brush in paints and start writing in a free manner, as the author of the lesson did.

• Leave the workpiece with the first layer to dry for a couple of hours.

• When the paint dries, apply a second coat on top for a bright and dense color.

• Repeat the process with the second sandal. If the paint has spread a little, it is easy to touch up the contour with a cotton swab dipped in water.

• Leave the finished drawings to dry completely for a day.

• Secure the patterns with clear varnish and let the shoes dry again - now for 4 hours.

DIY designer sandals are ready! It is not at all necessary to repeat the pattern symmetrically on a pair of shoes - asymmetry will add originality to the image.

You can not only decorate sandals with your own hands, but also make them from scratch - like these flip flops. Of course, soft slippers will wear off quickly in the frenzied city rhythm, but they are perfect for going to the beach or pool.

You will need the right size flip flop sole and bright long fabric patches.

• Slide the ends of the two straps into the center hole of the sole.

• Tie the edges together and cut off the excess, leaving a fairly large securing knot.

• On top, you also need to make 2 knots so that the fabric does not part.

• You also need to push the ends of the tapes into the side holes - one in each hole. Tie the fastening knots so that when trying on the sneakers sit on you freely, but do not fall off. Cut off the excess.

• Fasten the knots with Moment glue.

Such stylish sandals can be taken with you on vacation.

And fabric rags are easy to change every day to match the color of your look.

Planning an evening out, but you have nothing fancy? It doesn't matter, you can update your wardrobe in the same way as to decorate your sandals - especially if they are made of solid colored shoulder straps.

The first option is the simplest one - with its help you will get a designer pair, similar to modern fashionable models.

• Measure the length of the straps on your sandals and prepare suitable thick gold chains - it is better if they hang a little than they are short.

• Just glue the jewelry to the harnesses with your own hands with super glue.

This decor looks beautiful on both light and dark sandals.

The second option is a little more complicated, but it turns old shoes into super-stylish sandals. Get thin strings and a piece of thick chiffon - everything to match the color of your shoes.

• Cut many oblong petals of the same size from the fabric.

• Begin to gradually sew or glue the petals to the strings, crinkling them slightly - the straps should be as long as you want the decoration to be.

• Continue to fix the details, forming a kind of fabric buds with your own hands.

• Glue the blank to the straps of your sandals.

Voila! Isn't it a work of art?

To complement the festive look, use the advice of the article "Summer Sundresses 2016" and choose the right outfit.

A video tutorial will tell you how to decorate sandals with your own hands using beads: