Cinderella Straps

by Tigermouse in Craft > Fashion

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Cinderella Straps

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I have the Cinderella Syndrome. Can´t wear pumps, I lose them all the time. Doesn´t even have to be twelve o´clock!

But now there is a cure: the Cinderella straps! They keep your pumps on your feet and look good doing it!

Once Upon a Time Neither Long Ago Nor Far Away

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This is what you'll need:

- Pumps
- Some Pieces of leather
- Good sharp scissors
- 4 rings
- A Socketpunch
- A pair of Shoelaces

I'm lucky enough to own a leather-sewingmachine which is perfect for these kind of things. If you don't have one you can sew them by hand or use fabric. (Denim should be nice.)

You can either use the pattern or draw one yourself: the front is 20 cm long and 7 cm wide at the widest point. The smallest point at the ends is 3 cm.
the underside is 20 cm long and 3 cm wide.

Decoration

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It's not necessary but I think it's a nice touch: Draw a decoration and cut it out using the socketpunch and scissors. 

Assembling the Front

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Sew one side.
Shove two rings on the piece and sew the other side.
Turn the piece and sew the outlines. The rings will stay in place that way.
I've also sewn the outlines of the decoration while I was at it.

The Underside

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Put the underside through the rings, fold it and sew it.
Turn it and shove the seam to the middle of the back so you won't see it. Sew the outlines.

She Who Fits the Shoe

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That's it! Time to put them on.
Shove them around the shoe and put the shoelaces through the rings.
Tie them at the back and you're ready for the ball!