How to Patch your Toms Shoes

Like everyone else out there who owns a pair of TOMS shoes, the first thing to go is the front where you lovely toe nail bust through the fabric.

Most people just wear them that way, I decided to change my Toms up a little.

I actually did this at the beginning of summer, but never got a round to posting the tutorial.

Since then I have seen several others have done the same thing. Loved their versions also!!

 

This, is how I patched my TOMS, at the beginning of summer.

 

You will need

~TOMS shoes

~liquid stitch

~cloth for patching

~fabric for covering front of shoe

~scissors

 

 

First you need to patch the hole in the front of your shoe, I used the black fabric pictured above. Any fabric will work.

I cut two strips of fabric then with the liquid stitch I adhered them to the shoe covering the hole.

Next I covered the front area with the lace fabric and cut the portion I needed to cover the whole area.

 

 

I started by gluing the section close to the sole first and then worked my way up to the seam on top of the shoe.



 

You can see the liquid stitch in this photo.

Once the entire piece of fabric was glued down I slathered liquid stitch over the entire piece of fabric and rubbed it in with my fingers.
Making sure to secure the edges down, giving it a nice seal.

Drying ( I wish they would have stayed exactly like this color wise)

Dried completely.

Thoughts on the project.

I loved the lace fabric I used to recover my TOMS, but after applying the liquid stitch it was more see through then I wanted.

If I would have known the fabric would have been so transparent I would have used a piece of red fabric to patch holes instead of black!!!?

After wearing these ALOT over the summer, I have found the liquid stitch to have held up very well, I have even washed them. Air dry only.  And the fabric is still secure with no lifting are piling.

I have received many compliments on them, and was even asked if they were a special addition.

This is a quick and easy fix, the possibilities are endless with choices of fabric available.



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Jessica

What I Wore......Hot Pink Vintage Dress

I have been longing to wear this dress, for almost two years.

I won it on Tales of Me and the Husband

It was a sponsored giveaway from

mama loves papa

dress- Vintage, Gloria Vanderbelt

necklace/belt/cuff/shoes- Gifted

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Jessica

What I Wore, Dressing for my 30's

What I Wore, this week

Over the last year I have had a desire to dress more like a 30 year old and less like a teenager.

Making the transition from teen to adult is alot harder then I imagined.

One thing I have been trying to do is add more blouses to make wardrobe.

Blouse= Less T-shirts Outfit's

I had this Salmon color blouse in the goodwill pile, but this week I decided to pull it out and pair it with shorts and mustard flats. I have to say I really like it.

Shorts: Wal-Mart

Top- Limited

Shoes/Watch- Target

On Saturday Night

my daughter and I stepped out to see a play at a local high school.

"Happy Days"

The "Fonz" was there, and he kissed my daughter TWICE.

Not only did I wear a blouse, but I tucked it in, something I have not done since freshman year of highschool. And paired it with my trouser jeans,and vintage peep toes.

Blouse- Macy's

Jeans- Loft

Shoes- Goodwill

Camera Bag-Jo Totes

Y'all Come Back,

Jessica

Homemade Baby Wipes

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I have been making my own wipes since Judah was born almost two years ago.

I have had a few people ask me about how

 I make them and what I use.

So I decided a blog post was in order.

And I have included pictures.

Mainly because I am a visual person.

I use a plastic container,

this one is a shoe box size.

I actually got it for free, you can't go wrong with free stuff.

Then I take this roll of BOUNTY select a size paper towels. And I tear each one off.

I get two batches of wipes out of one roll. And I only use Bounty any other brand will NOT work, I have tried .Don't waste your money.

After you tear all the paper towels off you should have two piles about 30-40 paper towels per stack.

I like to take one stack of towels and divide it into four.

These are the products we need next

Olive oil, Essential oil, spoon,

and measuring cup

I am using the orange oil right now.

 I got it from Beeyoutiful.com,

LOVE their sight. Here is a link to the Essential Oil Beginner's pack

which is what I have

Put 5-8 drops essential oil, and 1 tbl. olive oil in measuring cup, then add 1 cup of boiling water.

 if you don't boil  the water the wipes will start to mold.

Pour this mixer over half of the paper towels. Mix up another batch of oil and water, then pour over remaining half of paper towels.

And your finished 3 products and a container.

Items Needed:

1 roll Bounty Paper Towels

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

10-20 Drops Essential Oil

2 cups Boiled Water

Plastic Container

Spoon

Measuring Cup

~measure 2 cups water and put on to boil
~place 1 tablespoon olive oil & 8-10 drops    essential oil in measuring cup
~place 1/4 stack paper towels in container
~pour 1 cup boiled water into measuring cup

Pour half of this over paper towels, place another 1/4 stack of towels in container and pour remaining water mixer.

~measure 1 tablespoon olive oil, 8-10 drops essential oil, and 1 cup water.AGAIN

~place 1/4 paper towels in container pour half of mixture, place remaining 1/4 of paper towels and pour the last of the water mixture.

~ place lid on container and let sit for a few hours.

Until,

Jessica

I am linking up with:

What I Wore Wednesday Segment 1

So I have jumped on the band wagon and I am linking up with

The Pleated Poppy

I have been wanting to do this but don't usually get dress everyday. And I just had a baby 2 weeks ago. So my attire choices are VERY limited!

So I decided to start from the beginning and post what I actually wear (normally)

so over the next year I will be able see if I have made any progress.

So here goes nothing!!!

 Top - Philippines,

(my hubby went on mission trip in 2008)

Black Tights- Target $3

Comfy socks-  Bath&Body Works

(Christmas from my kids)
Sling- I made it myself

Necklace- JessicaNDeigns

What I learned from this picture...

1- clean mirror 

2- flat iron hair before taking pictures

A close up of the necklace, I wear it alot!

It has a letter for each of my kids.

Top (husbands, he got it on mission's trip to Guatemala 2009)

Pants (resale shop maternity)

Shoes-Toms

Necklace- JessicaNDesign's

What I learned from this picture..

1- fixed hair looks much better

2- Still need to clean mirror

Top-Motherhood

(little sister gave it to me after she had her baby)

Black Tights..Again

Earrings-Forever 21

Necklace- JessicaNDesign's

What I learned from this picture...

1- Clean the mirror already!!!

2- I like my hair like this

3- I need to STOP wearing maternity clothes because I am no longer pregnant!!

Top- Mexico

(mother-in-law brought back for me)

Pants- motherhood

Boots- AA Western Store ( 6 years old $100)

Earrings- Forever 21

What I learned from this picture...

1- I look good when I actually get dressed

A close up of the boots I love the detail and the color of these.

Cream Top- The Limited $5

Gold Sweater- Target
(free from sis-in-law, I cut the sleeves they were long and reattached them)

Belt- Goodwill .99 cent

Pants- resale shop maternity $10

Shoes- NONE (Tom's "Day Without Shoes")

What I learned from this picture...
1- pictures look better outside

I am linking up To

The Pleated Poppy

Until,

Jessica