How to Make Ribbon Flip Flops

Buying a pair of footwear and then adding a personal touch to enhance its looks is a great idea. Nothing better than a pair of flip flops, to try this. Flip flop got its name because of the flip-flop-flip-flop sound it makes, as you walk. This reasonably available footwear can be easily decorated with ribbons and laces to form a pretty looking pair of personalized flip flops. Flip flops are amongst the most basic types of footwear. These are made of rubber, have a flat sole and two straps attached to a thong forming a 'Y' shape. These are specially adored by those who enjoy being bare foot as these keep most of the foot open.

Previously, flip flops were worn inside the house or on the beaches, but these days, you can see people flaunting them at malls and restaurants too. Eager to slide your feet into one such comfortable and affordable pair? Wondering how to make ribbon flip flops? Here's a simple procedure to have that attractive footwear.

You will need the following to make the ribbon flip flops:

• A pair of flip flops of your choice.
• 5 yard ribbon: You can take a satin ribbon or a silk ribbon. Choose the colors that will go well with your flip flop and your complexion as well. You can choose a plain white ribbon, polka dotted ribbon or gaudy colors like florescent green or yellow.
• Craft scissors
• Glue

These are the few materials required for making flip flops and are affordable and easy to find. You can have a unicolored or multicolored ribbon flip flop. If you want your flip flop to match a particular outfit or if you like it simple, then just go for a single color ribbon flip flop.

How to Make Ribbon Flip Flops of Single Color:

Step 1: Take a 5 yard ribbon of your favorite color and cut it into two pieces, 2.5 yards each.

Step 2: Start wrapping this ribbon from the rear end of the strap. Apply glue to the starting point of the ribbon and then to the inner side of the strap as you proceed to wrap the ribbon towards the center.

Step 3: Entwine the ribbon tightly around the straps.

Step 4: Make sure there are no spaces in between which will expose the strap. For this, slightly overlap the ribbon each time you wrap it further.

Step 5: As you reach the thong, turn the ribbon downwards and wrap the thong. Again start wrapping upwards and continue with the next strap. When you reach the rear end of this strap, cut the extra ribbon. Make sure you stick the end properly.

Step 6: Follow step 2 to 5 for the next flip flop and a cute pair of ribbon flip flops is ready to be worn.

How to Make a Ribbon Flip Flops in Multi-colors:

Step 1: Take ribbons of three different colors.

Step 2: Cut each ribbon into 3-inch strands.

Step 3: Keep the cut ribbons in to two piles. Make sure each pile is evenly divided and the ribbons are placed in the same order of colors.

Step 4: Take each individual 3-inch strand and tie it onto the flip flops' strap. While you start tying the ribbon at one end of the flip flop, make sure you alternate the ribbon colors and work your way to the other side. This will form a beautiful pattern on the straps.

Step 5: Once you have used all the ribbons for the pair, see that all the ribbon knots are evenly distributed on the straps and don't forget to tie them tightly. Cut the excess ribbon. Your multicolored ribbon flip flop is ready.

You can further decorate the flip flops by tying ribbon bows at the center, where the two straps meet. You can also wrap the part of the sole, visible sideways, with a narrow ribbon. Stick this around the flip flop with the help of glue. But remember to use a proper colored ribbon. It depends on you, whether to keep it simple or jazz it up with the bows. With the above mentioned simple steps of how to make ribbon flip flops, get ready to explore your creativity and imagination and own those affordable and attractive ribbon flip flops.