Shoes for Spring

Hi everyone! Did you guys ever see the movie "The Devil Wear Prada"? It's a behind-the-scenes look on how a fashion magazine is put together. It stars Meryl Streep as the feared editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as an idealistic assistant.

In a brainstorming meeting, Meryl Streep/Miranda Priestly, with great sarcasm, delivers one of the most iconic quotes from the movie: "Florals? For spring? Ground breaking."

But it's true! What shop does not carry clothing and accessories in the most colorful floral prints? 

Even shoes have a touch of blooms! Look:

Inspired by these sandals, I decided to make a pair of tiny flower brooches. 

Instead of leather, I'm using felt sheets in different colors.

With thread to match and a pair of bar pins.

I cut the felt into thin strips and shaped the ends with scallops and fringe. I also made a few leaves and flowers with the remnants. 

To create a flower, I sewed on a running stitch on one end.

I pulled the thread and guided the felt to roll into itself to form a spiral. Then I sewed the ends with several stitches and finished with several knots so that the flower doesn't unravel.

I added a pearl to the center as a dainty detail.

I also experimented by sewing together two colors of felt.

Here, stacked flowers in different sizes then attached together with a glue gun.

Planning how to layout the flowers on the bar pin.

I added the leaves to the bar pin also with a glue gun.

Then I attached the flowers to the bar pins with more hot glue. Instant flower brooches...TADA!

I can now update the look of a pair of sandals from blah...

...to TADA!

I like how a small and crafty touch can quickly transform what's already in my closet, extending its use from season to season.

Thank you for visiting today!