I love slip-on sneakers! They seem to be super popular with everyone right now. Anyone can really pull them off – women, men and kids! I love all the pairs, but they do not really vary in style, unless you want to spend big bucks on the online designer ones. I found a way to upscale a pair of new or old sneakers and bring them some serious attention. Think about textured fabric like faux suede, faux leather and lace for the real boujee, couture designer look. You will need about 45 minutes and a few items from around the house.

Supplies

• Slip-on sneakers
• Alene’s Fabric Fusion glue
• Small craft paintbrush
• Scissors
• Pins
• Razor
• Fabric
• Chalk

Steps

• Wash and clean sneakers as well as possible. Let dry. Map out fabric on top sneaker and make outline marks with chalk. You do not have to put a continuous piece of fabric over the shoes. Try doing in three areas: inner side, outer side and front.
• Cut pieces of chalked fabric and pin to shoes to make sure you have it accurate for the template. Then, cut all the pieces and lay them flat.
• Take Alene’s Fabric Fusion glue and brush on a thin, but even, coat to the inner side of shoes. Place the fabric flush to the rubber soles. Keep access longer on top to cut after drying. Repeat this step on the outer side, then the front. Wait about 10 minutes after finishing both shoes, then use your razor to edge around sole. Choose whether you want to fold the fabric into the shoe or cut the fabric to the trim on the sneakers. Do this while tacky, so it gives more control.
• Once perfected, give a coat or two of the glue to seal the fabric. Wait until completely dry to wear!

Jamie Burke