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DIY - Ruffle Sandals Revamp

By Realgirlrunway @realgirlrunway
It's beach week for me but I'm posting this while everyone is getting ready for the beach.  Several summers ago I bought three pairs of identical sandals in three colors.  They were inexpensive and I'm still wearing them often.  I was tempted to buy a new pair this summer but then decided to dress them up using a ruffle that I could wear on every pair.
DIY - Ruffle Sandals Revamp
Supplies
Tulle fabric   $4 (1/2 yard)
velcro   $3
scissors
needle and thread
I started by cutting 22 circles per sandal.  Then I trimmed them in a petal design.  I wasn't precise.  Having them in a bit of jagged or haphazard cut made the ruffles more interesting.
DIY - Ruffle Sandals Revamp
The most time consuming part is the sewing. You could also use glue but I like the security of a needle and thread stitch.
Fold the petal circle in half.
DIY - Ruffle Sandals Revamp
Then fold it in half again (1/4 the size of the original).
DIY - Ruffle Sandals Revamp
The first petal should be stitched together.  Then stitch each additional petal to the others.
DIY - Ruffle Sandals Revamp
Once you complete all of the petals for one sandal, cut a small rectangle for your base and attach the ruffle. Then attach two small pieces of velcro.  I connect the velcro, then cut it and attach it.  That ensures that your velcro is lined up correctly.
DIY - Ruffle Sandals Revamp
The velcro allows me to move the ruffles to any pair of sandals that have a t-strap.
DIY - Ruffle Sandals Revamp
The final version.  It looks like I have a brand new pair of sandals!

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