If you can sew a simple seam, yes, you can make your own crazy bohemian fabric flip-flops! Cotton batting makes for comfy toes, while patterned velvet lends these lightweight casual sandals a touch of that essential gypsy flair.
Trace around an old pair of flipflops or flat sandals to get the perfect size, then it’s simple sewing with fabulous fabrics…
Download the free pattern — a featured project from Celine Dupuy’s inspiring book Simple Sewing with a French Twist
Bohemian? I’ll say!
It’s tempting to go boho-hog-wild with the beads and fleurs-de-soie and charms and tassells and little silver bells… can’t you just imagine it? All sorts of tasty trinkets to embellish these soft summer slip-ons!
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You’ve done a wonderful job of creating a focused, expressive, creative blog! It’s interesting, varied and obviously subject matter that you’re passionate about.
Jeri
Jeri, that’s just the most wonderful compliment that I’ve ever had. You’ve made me all teary-eyed, truly. Thank you soooo much.