#handmeDOWNUPCYCLE
by Laura Heintzelman
I have always loved boots with “kilties” ( kilties are added pieces of leather that lace onto the boot). When I saw these boots at Village Thrift, I knew they would look so cool with a Kiltie.
I went to two different thrift stores & found a leather belt with holes already in the leather. I cut two pieces, with holes so I could run laces through them. Then I took scissors and cut the ends into fringe. I added a little leather dye to the toe of the boot for an easy update.
Remember, most shoes can be UPCYCLED with dye, fabric markers, funky laces or kilties like I did here!
If you tackle this fun activity, show us what you make! Email us and we will share it here!
Not your ordinary boot any longer!
total cost $12.50
So you may be wondering where one should go thrifting? Well there are so many great thrift stores throughout the country, and I am certain you will find one or two in your neck of the woods wherever you may be! Since #KYD is based in Chicago, thought we would give you all a good starter map of some right in the heart of Logan Square and Wicker Park!
Lucy Killik, a vibrant tween here in Chicago for this years Back-To-School clothes shopping needs ONLY thrifted! Her mom and her made a day of it and below you will find the map of their stops and a bit from Lucy herself.