Let’s make our own fabulous flip flops!
I’m usually searching all over to find the cheapest deals, but today we’re making our own great deal! {Nifty Thrifty!}
This whole project can cost you less than $5 and you’ll have flip flops to match your personality without searching all over town. This is really easy and fun…how’s that sound? Let’s get right to it then!
Run out and grab a pair of cheap flip flops…And I mean CHEAP!
I think you can find these for $1.99, but I paid a whopping $3.99 for mine!
Gather some scrap material from around the house. You can even cut up a shirt or bandana for this fun little project.
You’ll need some scissors, a needle or two {just in case you break one…not that I would know about that}, and thread.
Now it’s time to get started by sewing the strips of fabric together in sets of 4 or 5. Your strips can be any length because you’ll just attach more when you run out. There’s no special technique here, and feel free to use a sewing machine if you find that’s easier for you.
We don’t want to sew them all together right now. Too much fabric would make it harder to wrap around the straps.
Sew the first strip of fabric to one strap of your flip flop. Notice that my needle is slightly bent in the photo. This isn’t the eaiest part, but the cheaper the flip flop the thinner the strap will be!
Push the needle through slowly. I used the metal part of my scissors to give me something strong to push with. Use caution! You don’t want to poke yourself!
After you make a couple stitches, tie a knot and cut the thread.
Now it’s time to rap…no, I mean WRAP! This is the best part! Put on a little music and have fun!
I wrap my strips close because I want to have a fat and cushiony strap when I’m done. Keep it pulled tightly and add more strips when needed. Remember, we are turning cheap into something fabulous here!
I like the variations of color, but it might not be for everyone. These are fun flips, and I’m sure you will come up with a million color combinations!
I wrapped around the middle a few times and up and around the other side. Then I wrapped a few different ways just to make sure you couldn’t see the plastic strap anymore. Rocket science, right?
I don’t think you can do this wrong. Wrap and unwrap until it’s just right.
Stop with a little left so there’s something to grip and pull tight while you sew a couple more stitches to finish it up. Then cut close to the stiches on the inside.
That’s it girls! Now I have some funky, fabulous flips for a fun day in the sun! Very original, don’t ya think?
This is my Living with Lindsay Five Dollar Challenge!
Stop by Lindsay’s and see what everyone else did with Five Dollars or less!
I hope ya’ll enjoyed your little lesson on making your own fabulous flip flops, and come back soon to see what kind of flip flop deals I find next!
~Flip Girl
