How and How Long:
- Start by taping off the sole of the shoe. We do not want to paint the sole... that just wouldn't be cute!
- Stuff the shoes with paper towels or tissue. So the insides will not be painted.
- Get your favorite color spray paint and start spraying your shoes! Let each coat fry VERY well. Make sure to apply a nice even layer too.
- I let the last coat dry over night. I ran out of time for one thing and I wanted to make sure the paint was 100 percent dry before adding my ruffles!
- I cut 1 ruffle for each shoe (mine were 7 in x 2 in).
- Turn 3 sides (1 long side and the 2 short sides) in 1/4 in and sew.
- Now do a running (or basting) stitch down the raw edge of the fabric.
- Pull ONE thread to create your ruffle. Make sure to "try" it on your shoe so the ruffle in the correct length. Then knot the two ends.
- Hot glue the raw edge of the ruffle and then stick on the inside top of the shoe.
- Then place a few dots along the top edge of the ballet flat to hold the ruffle down.
- Trim the threads (you could do this earlier, I just totally forgot!) and poof! A new cutie patootie pair of shoes!
Approximate project time is 45 minutes (not including drying time).
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