This is not the vampire post. It is a DIY -pondering post

[cupcake_goth]

I think I need a sanity check. In theory, I should be able to modify a pair of ballet flats into peep-toe ballet flats, yes? A sharp craft knife, careful measuring, and some narrow bias tape and glue to finish the cut edges?

I know, I know, it would depend on the shape and structure of the uppers of the flats. But really, I can't think of why it wouldn't work. And I'm sure I have a pair of ballet flats that I'm willing to sacrifice as an experiment.

(This post brought to you by not being able to find a pair of black fabric peep-toe flats that I like.)

Comments

[savannarama.livejournal.com]

You may have already tried these and found them not to your liking, but I found peep-toe ballet flats that I love at the new DSW shoes at Northgate. The brand is called "Report" and they are sort of embroidery/fabric peep-toes (as opposed to leather). I also bought their leather ones.

It's so hard to find flats that make my feet look dainty, so I love the brand, but your feet are smaller than mine, so your needs are probably different.

[stroppy-baggage.livejournal.com]

I would comment but it's hard to type after one's eyes have rolled off into the corner of the room.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

::points at icon::

Hush, you. I do so need more shoeses. And you could even say I'm being practical, trying to figure out if I could make new shoeses out of shoeses I already have! So there!

[stroppy-baggage.livejournal.com]

Yes, but you're being impractical about how much time you have for other projects.

[tzaddi-93.livejournal.com]

How can you reasonably expect her to be practical about more than one thing at a time? Especially when it comes to shoes!

[cass404.livejournal.com]

DIY peep toes????? Oooooh!

[oldhalloween.livejournal.com]

If the shoes are leather I'd just stitch the shape and cut out the inside of the design. That will keep the leather from stretching.

[robespierrette.livejournal.com]

I second that. If, on the other hand, they're some kind of faux leather, they shouldn't need edge treatment (except anything you want for aesthetic reasons).

[torreybird.livejournal.com]

Totally possible. I second the thought of stitching the edge ahead of time, and then cutting out. I think the bias tape might be too bulky underneath; have you considered stitching on a narrow (1/8") ribbon, on top, and cutting out underneath?

(Stroppy_baggage, it's thoughts like the ones you wrote here that are preventing me from having two newly dyed dresses at the moment. Well, actually, it's not those thoughts, it's the realities, but heavens: if we don't have our pretties... or if we can't talk about making our pretties... oh, hell. Fine. Just pick up your eyes from the corner, would you?)

[sistawendy.livejournal.com]

Surrender to the temptation of DIY! You have nothing to lose but your time!