Looking for an easy summer craft with your older Girl Scouts? Upcycle an old pair of flip flops (or a inexpensive pair from the store) into a one-of-a-kind fabric-friendly look.
I loved my Okabashi sandals and wore them for so many summers. When one of the straps finally gave out, I knew it was time to get a fresh look.
After searching on Pinterest, I found a gorgeous pair of fabric flip flops to model from by Must Have Mom. I took some leftover T-shirt material and upcycled my still-comfortable sandals into something fresh.
This project takes about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes and is a great way to stealthfully refresh your scouts on their knots. 🙂
For each pair of sandals you will need:
- a pair of inexpensive flip flops (or old pair to reuse)
- 4 pieces of fabric, approximately 2 feet x 4 inches in size.
- fabric scissors
Directions:
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- Turn the sandals over and cut the straps from your sandals.
- Cut a small diagonal on one end of each piece of fabric.
- Take two pieces of fabric and thread through the top hole. Pull through until you have about 1 1/2 inches of fabric through the bottom.
- Tie a square knot at the bottom of your sandal. Pull tight.
- Flip your sandals over.
- About an inch down, tie two overhand knots.
- Cut diagonal on the other end of the fabric. Pull one piece of fabric through each of the remaining holes.
- Try your sandal on and tighten the straps to a comfortable position.
- Flip your sandals over.
- On the inside sole, tie and overhand knot, then thread the fabric back through the hole.
- Thread the fabric through the outside sole.
- Try your sandal on again and tighten the straps into a comfortable position.
- Flip your sandal over and tie the two strands together in a square knot.
- Trim your excess fabric on the back.
- Repeat on the other sandal.
One item to note: Even if your knots seem large, they will work into your sandals as you walk into them.
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