Haven’t you ever wanted to change a plain boot at some point? No? Well, I have! Perhaps you acquire some boots strictly for the reason of being able to integrate them into diverse ensembles. As you know I enjoy changing up my accessories and this time I wanted a shoe embellishment … make way for the boot strap!
Here, I’ve created a no-sew versatile boot strap. Initially, I designed a strap that included a small amount of sewing, but I had a few of you in mind for this no-sew project and decided to create a simpler one.
Don’t fret, I have many other projects in the works that do require a good sewing machine for my fellow advanced fashionistas. Enjoy!
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Materials:
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Leather or Textured PU
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Metal rings (circular) – 2/ea. strap
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Paper for pattern
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Studs – 8
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Other trim (optional)
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Chain – Cut 2 approx. 6″
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Fabric glue-heavy duty
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Scissors
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Pencil
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Measuring tape or ruler
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Needle-nose pliers
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After I created my pattern [essentially from the width and length, the circumference of my boot ankle area] I cut my fabric; the widest part of my strap was approx. 5cm/2 -2.125+/-. Seam allowance was added only at the ends of each piece for folding over the ring. approx. 4cm/around 1.5″ for larger straps and 5/8″ for smaller ones. This may be adjusted depending on how you want your straps to drape. I decided on a tiered look.
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There are two identical pieces per strap, depending on the thickness of your leather, (for my second style I used one-layer pieces). On each strap fabric glue is applied in-between each layer. Let dry, then start folding each side of your (widest) strap on the metal ring. To secure attach a stud to each strap-end, using the stud’s prongs as a guide for piercing … an awl may be used to pierce through the fabric as well. (Secure and flatten the studs with needle-nose pliers by squeezing the prongs closed). Repeat these steps for each strap.
Next, attach chain to the metal ring between one of the tiered straps (I altered this for my second pair). You may need wire cutters to adjust the chain links to your liking. Lastly, trim your straps by adding studs and/or other embellishments and that’s it! Repeat steps to complete second boot strap.
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Thank you. So glad that you were able to visit. Yes, I'd recommend bright colours as well. 🙂
🙂 Thanks so much.
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I really like the first pair and think it would be fun to try something like this is in a statement colour like orange or fuchsia. Thanks for sharing!
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I really like the first pair and think it would be fun to try something like this is in a statement colour like orange or fuchsia. Thanks for sharing!
GASP!!!! omg!!! you are truly creative these are beautiful!!!!
GASP!!!! omg!!! you are truly creative these are beautiful!!!!
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That's the BEST idea that i have seen!!! Can I share this?? Visit and follow my blog if y like! http://trackersfashion.blogspot.com/ thank y!
Thank you so much! Welcome to my blog! 🙂
You're a DIY goddess!!
Now following your blog 🙂
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That's the BEST idea that i have seen!!! Can I share this?? Visit and follow my blog if y like! http://trackersfashion.blogspot.com/ thank y!
Thank you so much! Welcome to my blog! 🙂
You're a DIY goddess!!
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Aww, thank you love, I actually created some a while ago, but wanted to design new versions! 🙂
Thanks so much Mongs! That means a lot. -xx
Thanks so much Mongs! That means a lot. -xx
Wow. What a great DIY! I love anything that I don't have to sew too much. 🙂 The result is amazing!
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How fun and cute is this. Love it.
Daphne.
What?!? This is seriously amazing!! Wow!! I love your DIY's, but this one is one of my favorites!! I really love how they turned out.
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Wow. What a great DIY! I love anything that I don't have to sew too much. 🙂 The result is amazing!
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How fun and cute is this. Love it.
Daphne.
So cute! Adds such a great element of color to boots!
Another amazing DIY!
Haha! Thanks love! 🙂 xx
Thanks dear! So glad that you liked it! It's entirely versatile. -xx
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What?!? This is seriously amazing!! Wow!! I love your DIY's, but this one is one of my favorites!! I really love how they turned out.
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toooooo cool! i love the studs and other embellishments! very rocker chic!
you never fail to amaze me with your creativity. This is such a fabulous idea! Definitely resurrect a plain pair of boots!
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You are talented, man. That is cuuu-uuute!
This is seriously one of the coolest DIY's I have ever seen. I LOVE the way it changes the entire aesthetic of the boot! 🙂
So cute! Adds such a great element of color to boots!
How fun!
Haha! Thanks love! :) xx
🙂 Thanks!
toooooo cool! i love the studs and other embellishments! very rocker chic!
you never fail to amaze me with your creativity. This is such a fabulous idea! Definitely resurrect a plain pair of boots!
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You are talented, man. That is cuuu-uuute!
U have such a marvelous DIY brain!!:) Luckily for us!!!;)
kisses
Jelena
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This is seriously one of the coolest DIY's I have ever seen. I LOVE the way it changes the entire aesthetic of the boot! 🙂
How fun!
Thanks so much Cy! So glad that you liked them. Well, to each his/her own, but it I can get away with making many things like this I try to, unless it's AMAZING! I suppose I'll be selling some of these very soon. haha!
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Yes, I wanted a couple of changes to a boring pair of boots. lol Thanks so much! I'm happy the way they came out. -xx
U have such a marvelous DIY brain!!:) Luckily for us!!!;)
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So cool that it belongs in a mag!
Thanks so much Cy! So glad that you liked them. Well, to each his/her own, but it I can get away with making many things like this I try to, unless it's AMAZING! I suppose I'll be selling some of these very soon. haha!
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Yes, I wanted a couple of changes to a boring pair of boots. lol Thanks so much! I'm happy the way they came out. -xx
Madison, you brilliant woman you! I absolutely LOVE this! I nearly spent $150 on a new pair of boots because they had the embellished straps. Now I can make several that I can transfer to a few pairs of boots I already own! What a wonderful DIY 🙂
xoxo
Cyrillynn
i've definitely wanted to recreate and switch up boots so this is pretty awesome. another great DIY!
so so cool thank you for sharing!!
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uhm, this is amazing.
So cool that it belongs in a mag!
Madison, you brilliant woman you! I absolutely LOVE this! I nearly spent $150 on a new pair of boots because they had the embellished straps. Now I can make several that I can transfer to a few pairs of boots I already own! What a wonderful DIY 🙂
xoxo
Cyrillynn
This is so cool. I never would have thought adding straps on my favorite boots. Great idea. 🙂
Stop it you! I feel like this is one of those addictive diy's. Like now all your boots need fun strappings, lol.
i've definitely wanted to recreate and switch up boots so this is pretty awesome. another great DIY!
so so cool thank you for sharing!!
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amazing DIY! well done 😉
uhm, this is amazing.
These are pretty cool!!!! I would never have thought of this!
You may always click on the images to make them larger! 🙂 Thanks!
Thank you dear!
Ciao! 🙂
I know super easy and so much fun to wear and dress up a boot!
Thanks doll! -x
Gracias chica! -xo
I might be slightly obsessed with this DIY. It's so cool!
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Very creative looks great!
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This is so cool. I never would have thought adding straps on my favorite boots. Great idea. 🙂
Wow, those came out so well – they look great!
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Oh wo you have done an amazing DIY job on these boots!! Love them!! 🙂
Take care,Daniella xox
amazing DIY! well done 😉
You may always click on the images to make them larger! :-) Thanks!
I know super easy and so much fun to wear and dress up a boot!
Gracias chica! -xo
I might be slightly obsessed with this DIY. It's so cool!
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Very creative looks great!
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Wow, those came out so well – they look great!
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Oh wo you have done an amazing DIY job on these boots!! Love them!! 🙂
Take care,Daniella xox
Looks so simple, but what a great transformation!!!
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That is really cool, must try that!! Hope you have a great week 🙂 xx
Absolutely brilliant. I wish your photos were bigger, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Have a lovely week, Madison
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Woww! What a cool idea! You did a great job!! I love these straps!
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Looks so simple, but what a great transformation!!!
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That is really cool, must try that!! Hope you have a great week 🙂 xx
Absolutely brilliant. I wish your photos were bigger, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Have a lovely week, Madison
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Woww! What a cool idea! You did a great job!! I love these straps!
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