After buying her 4-year-old a pair of flip flops, Ashley from Make It and Love It discovered that even though they sell the open-backed sandals in sizes for little feet, they aren’t necessarily practical. Despite being comfortable, cheap, and easy for little ones to put on, she was having difficulty keeping them on her feet when she walked. If only they had a back strap, they would stay on perfectly – so Ashley whipped out some fabric scraps and elastic and sewed her own set of sandal straps. They are even removable and interchangeable, which makes them convenient to use with many different pairs of flip flops or easy to customize to match different outfits. (Heck, even as an adult I have issues with flip flops, so I might even make a set for myself!) [how to make interchangeable flip flip back straps]
Project estimate:
- Fabric, on hand
- Elastic, on hand
- Snaps or other closures, on hand or $1
- Sewing machine, on hand
Total: Free and up
4 Comments
Molly
Those are so cute. I may make some for the little ones I know. Velcro is more my speed though.
I wish flip flops (flip flips?) and I got along, but I can’t stand that bit between the toes!
Willyb
These are incredibility cute! That’s so funny Molly. My mother feels exactly the same way. She says she was never able to wear any thong type sandals. Maybe you all have sensitive toe bits lol.
Wendy from Wendys Hat
This is genius! I think I will share this link tomorrow on my creative FB page.
theschwenkfamily
OMG I love these my 3 girls go to a private school and are not allowed to wear sandals without backs but the cute sandals almost never have backs what a fab idea it totally solves our problem thanks so much Im off to make these :)