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Tip: For the center back seam (and other pieces which overlapped) I ironed the seam allowance of the overlapping piece under before attaching it to the shoe, for a clean edge.

Lastly, I trimmed the fabric edges with scissors to reveal the thin strip of black leather sole. You can spray your shoes with a matte-finish protectant to keep them from getting damaged. I used Krylon matte finish spray but I don’t like the slightly shiny finish it gives the fabric, even though it is supposed to be matte.

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8 Comments on Step 8

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  Mar 10, 2011, 09.47 AMby ladysadie

  Those look amazing! Does the fabric not fray as you wear them? Or does the glue sort that out?
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  Feb 1, 2011, 07.20 AMby lbeveryday

  This is by far the most creative way to vamp up your shoes! I’m definitely going to try this with some left over fabric. Thank you for posting this:)
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  Jan 26, 2011, 10.49 AMby lofab

  …will test it quickly….thanks
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  Jan 26, 2011, 06.49 AMby nanalye

  Amazing !!!
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  Jan 25, 2011, 08.34 PMby Ruffles Gazebo

  boo yeh!!!
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  Jan 25, 2011, 08.34 PMby krawley

  Those look AMAZING. I wish they were mine. Have you worn them yet? How well does the fabric stay attached with your foot rubbing on the inside and the challenges of the sidewalks testing their stability as you walk?
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  Jan 25, 2011, 08.11 PMby mirajuana

  wow!!!!
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  Jan 25, 2011, 07.59 PMby uglybeat

  Those are amazing. Thanks for the awesome tute!!!