diybloggersbeat Custom Boot Shapers When boot season rolls around, it’s tough to keep them organized in the closet. Using pool noodles, a hot glue gun, a bit of fabric and ribbons, these DIY Boot Shapers add the perfect bit of structure and cheery pop of color!
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CUT THE NOODLES: Drop the noodle down into your boots. Using a Sharpie®, mark the
noodle at the top of the boot. Pull the noodle out of the boot and use a serrated knife to cut off the excess foam along the line drawn.
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WRAP FABRIC: Lay fabric flat and place boot-sized noodle on top. Just as if wrapping a gift, cut enough fabric to wrap
the noodle. Leave a 1-inch overlap on the long side and 3 inches on each end. TRIM FABRIC ENDS: Cut small 1-inch triangles along the short edges of the fabric.
GLUE FABRIC AROUND THE NOODLE: Run a strip of hot glue down the long edge of
the fabric and attach to the noodle. Roll the fabric
SUPPLIES:
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Pool Noodle(s) Sharpie
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Serrated Knife ½ Yard of Fabric Hot Glue Gun & Glue Scissors 6 ½ inch Ribbon 2 Large Buttons
around the noodle, folding under the frayed edge. Glue the fold down overlapping the fabric.
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SECURE ENDS: To finish ends, start by gluing
one triangle and tucking it into the noodle hole. Move clockwise to the next triangle, pulling fabric taut and tucking
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into the hole as you glue each down. Repeat steps on the other end of the noodle.
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ATTACH RIBBON & BUTTON: Cut a piece of ribbon about 6½ inches long. Glue one end
of the ribbon into the hole of your
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