Upcycled Sweater Boots

Step 5: Glue!

Take your hot glue gun and go to town! Run a line of glue just above the seam of the sole, and glue the edge of your sweater in place.  I started at the back near the heel, making sure the seam was centered, and then worked my way around to the front.

Comments

[hishealer]

I wonder how the hot glue will hold after a couple of wears... But then there are chemistry issues with some yarns and glues...  Hmmm, this calls for some research!

[UrbanThreads]

I don't know yet. They seem pretty sturdy, but I've never made them before, so only time will tell how well it will hold up! Let me know if you discover anything...

[BECKBERRY]

Well you could just sew the boot and the sweater together with a needle and thred.

[M!dn!8ht_Sun]

 Could you post your results please? I'd like to know how that would go too...thanks!

[iguanian]

If you are worried, I'd suggest using the glue to tack everything into place, then  get out a leather needle or the like and hand stitch (whip stitch) the fabric to the shoe.
I did this a number of years ago for a pair of big slippers, using fishing line as the thread, and the stitches have held up for about 6 years so far.

[porcupinemamma]

I was thinking a leather lace would work nicely-I' think I'll try your suggestions iguanian's  :0)

[tweetspie]

So, the whole shoe is inside the boot? You don't cut it off or anything, just leave it?

[Goldilocks322]

Yes, so make sure the shoe is comfy!  I love it because it is like wearing a comfortable sneaker with the added warmth of boots :)

[theladyinblack3]

I wonder if "shoe goo" would hold up better.