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Add a little decoration to your plain moccasins

Posted by Mandy C. from Indianapolis, Indiana, United States • Published See Mandy C.'s 8 projects »
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  • How to make a pair of mocassins. Leather Feather Moccasins - Step 1
    Step 1

    You'll need a pair of moccasins, scrap leather, scissors, shoelace (optional), needle, thread, and tweezers (optional). For the needle, you can use a leather needle or regular needle. I actually find the leather needles to be more difficult.

  • How to make a pair of mocassins. Leather Feather Moccasins - Step 2
    Step 2

    These first few steps are optional. The lacing around my shoe was very stiff, and I wanted to replace it with a softer shoelace. First, I needed to remove it.

  • How to make a pair of mocassins. Leather Feather Moccasins - Step 3
    Step 3

    Relace the shoe with the new shoelace.

  • How to make a pair of mocassins. Leather Feather Moccasins - Step 4
    Step 4

    I had a few trouble spots when trying to relace my shoes and needed to use tweezers.

  • How to make a pair of mocassins. Leather Feather Moccasins - Step 5
    Step 5

    Fit your moccasin onto your foot and tighten the new laces. Tie the ends in a knot. Repeat steps 2-5 for the other shoe.

  • How to make a pair of mocassins. Leather Feather Moccasins - Step 6
    Step 6

    Cut some simple feather shapes out of scrap leather. I found mine at Hobby Lobby. It's best to use sharp fabric scissors.

  • How to make a pair of mocassins. Leather Feather Moccasins - Step 7
    Step 7

    Start with one feather and stitch it onto your shoe. Move onto the next feather. Repeat this step for the other shoe.

  • How to make a pair of mocassins. Leather Feather Moccasins - Step 8
    Step 8

    You now have a pretty new pair of moccasins!

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