Elf Shoe Covers ~ Santa's Helper ~ Christmas ~ Red and Green

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In her free time, you can find her working on a new crochet pattern, listening to true crime podcasts, or tackling a new creative writing project. This is the last part of the shoe that needs to be sewn, but make sure that you don’t stitch these edges all the way up to the ankle. Knot the end of the thread once you’re done sewing this piece into place, and use the needle to tuck any spare thread into a previous stitch.

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Continue stuffing the rest of the toe until you reach the end of the stitching, then repeat with the other shoe cover. Then slide your foot through the opening at the ankle, put on your shoes and push the shoe covers down so that the bottom is flush with the floor.Mollie also designs and sells stitching projects, co-hosts a crafting podcast, and has taught online embroidery courses.

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Once you decide on your placement, cut your hook and loop fastener to fit and, using a straight stitch, secure to the shoe cover. The quest for the ugliest Christmas sweater ensemble is quite competitive, so to up our game, we’re going to craft a pair of elf shoe covers.Don’t roll any plain duct tape around the foil pieces, because you’ll be covering them with black duct tape later. Apply small dots or short lines of hot glue to any Pom-poms or jingle bells you feel like attaching to the shoe. There are also faux sweaters which, as the name implies, aren’t sweaters but are long-sleeve t-shirts with an ugly screen print to mimic the look. Secure the taped sock with one hand while you use your opposite hand to wrap a roll of black duct tape around the taped sock.

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If the fringe extends past the edge of the shoe (which can happen if your seam allowance varies from the sample), trim it to match. Plus, we will elevate our look by crafting a pair of elf shoe covers that might just help you win the top prize at your party. Leave a space for your ankle, then stitch the top of the cover together, sewing across the top, around the toe and down to the bottom.

If you’re not lucky enough to have an eccentric auntie, then check out this tutorial where we transform a thrifty find.