I don’t know if my kids have strange feet or everyone has this problem, but sandal straps are always too long on their feet. I’ve done this several times in the past, so this time I took pictures of my quick sandal fix for long straps. I hope this is able to help a few others with their sandal strap issues…
This entire fix took ten minutes, which works for me. All you need is the sandals that need fixing and a sewing machine. Here’s the sandals and the straps that are too long. My daughter would have to have rather puffy ankles to fit these… {ha!}
Measure how much you want to take out of each strap.
Instead of from the end, you want to trim that much from the middle. Cut next to the velcro on the end that is attached to the sandal. Remove the desired length.
With your sewing machine set to a zig-zag stitch, put the cut ends of the strap together and sew. Go back and forth with a wide zig-zag a few times. Try not to overlap, as that will make the strap to thick. Coordinating thread is best, even though you won’t actually see this stitching.
Thread the strap back and close. Now the strap is shorter and the stitches are on the inside.
No one will know and the straps look SO much better on these sandals. I’m not joking when I say this is a QUICK sandal fix. I also did the front toe straps and love the way this turned out.
Looks like Rose needs a new pedicure, but her sandals now look great! Looking for great sandals? My three kids LIVE in their Tevas… the boys have had several pair without this strap issues and there are so many style options. They hold up well and we can pass them down, which for us is amazing, my boys wear shoes OUT. {this is not an ad… we just really like these sandals}
angie says
what a great tip I am thinking about my grand-children while I read this
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Julie says
My kids always had this problem when they were small and I never thought to try a fix like this (I’m having a “doh” moment!) I just used to let the straps flap, this looks SO much better.
Catherine says
What a perfect idea. Why didn’t I think of this? 🙂
Frugal Hausfrau says
Perfect! And what a great way to reverse the idea for sandle straps that are too short for wide feet!
Thanks for sharing on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Michelle James says
Such a great tip! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
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