• 8 – fabric strips of Rock & Romance cut into pieces measuring 2" x varying lengths
• 1 – pair of Converse sneakers or any other lace-up shoe
• 1 – size #13 darning needle
• Coordinating Thread
• Rotary Cutter/Mat/Ruler

1. Using a rotary cutter, quilting ruler, and cutting mat, cut fabrics into a variety of strips
measuring 2" x the desired length. There is no need to cut these strips on the bias.

2.  Now it's time to sew those fabric strips together. Take two strips of fabric and put
them right sides together at a 90 degree angel. This is just like creating bias tape!

3. Simply sew the strips together on the diagonal, like shown. You can use a disappearing ink
pen to mark your lines before hand.

4. Trim away excess fabric to create a 1/4 inch allowance.

5. Once you have your long strip of fabric, press seams open.

6. Use your iron to press the long fabric strip in half lengthwise to make it 1" wide. Open up the
strip and fold each long side into the middle, using that pressed line as your guide. Fold over again and
press well.

7. Beginning on the side with the open long edge, sew down each side of the fabric strip, using a
straight stitch.

8. Pull one end of the shoelace through the opening of the darning needed. Thread through
each hole of the shoe. Once laced, finish the shoelaces by folding over the raw ends a 1/4" two times
and sew closed with machine or by hand. This will make sure the lace ends don't fray.

9. Repeat these steps to make your pair.

I ended up making several pair and I don't think I'll ever buy another pair of shoelaces again!

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