Diy Elastic Shoelaces

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  Step 1

  Supplies Needed:

  - Lace up shoes
  - Fold Over Elastic (aka FOE). This comes in several widths usually 5/8in and 1 in. I used 1 inch since that's what I had on hand*
  - Basic notions (sewing machine, pin, soluble/disappearing marking pen, scissors)

  *Depending on the size of the holes, the 5/8 make be easier to use. You can find basic colors of FOE at most sewing stores and tons colors & prints at various online sewing & diaper making shops.

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  Step 2

  First you loosen the shoelaces slightly and then mark the laces about 1 inch from the outside of the top lace holes.

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  Step 3

  Then unlace the shoe and measure the distance between the markings and cut two pieces of FOE that length.

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  Step 4

  Fold the elastic lengthwise and trim the ends to a point (this makes it easier to feed through the lace holes).

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  Step 5

  Mark the center of the FOE and center that at the base and begin to feed the folded elastic through the holes like shown

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  Step 6

  Continue feeding folded elastic through until both ends meet inside.

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  Step 7

  With right sides of the ends facing pin elastic open. Stitch together & backstitch over a few times for strength and then trim close to stitching.

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  Step 8

  Pull elastic to fold over the seam and evenly adjust laces. Now they're ready to wear!

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