Switchflops and Sewing and Backyarding

Last spring I bought a pair of Switchflops at the pool/spa store.  My husband didn't want me going with him to get the water tested after that.  But, I got a pair and some straps.  Then, I found them even cheaper at a drug store here in town - they were called Sierras flops and the straps fit between both kinds of shoes.  So, I have a dressy pair and a casual pair, and straps.  I want to try making my own straps, using instructions found here. 

How To Save With SwitchFlops By Making Your Own Straps

SwitchFlops have several different bases. The real savings come with being able to change out the velcro straps. As a matter, of fact if you are crafty you could probably do the same thing with a regular pair of sandals. I will show you how to make your own SwitchStraps or alter sandals that you own right now.
The straps for these sandals are probably a little bit pricey for me cause I have 5 kids but the idea is really cute. However, if you want to make your own here's how:
Materials:

• Measuring Tape
• Velcro
• Ribbon, Buttons (whatever creative items you can find to use)
• fabric glue or glue gun

1. Measure the sandal strap.
2. Cut two pieces of velcro using the measurement you did above.
3. Glue the ribbon, buttons or whatever other decorative items you use to the velcro in a "v" shape.
4. There you go, velcro it on to your sandals.

By the way, you can put velcro on existing sandals too if you like and follow the instructions above to make straps for it.
I will be listing a video for it on YouTube shortly.

Okay, also on my "to do" list for this spring/summer is to learn to make drapery panels for my huge windows.  I can't find curtains that I like and they are very expensive.  The windows in the living room and kitchen are rarely covered, so I would really need only dummy panels.  I also have some Pottery Barn fabric that matches my duvet in our master bedroom, and would like to make drapes for that room, but can't afford to screw up the fabric.  So, I want to buy an inexpensive sewing machine and try to make drapes.  And if I can pull that off, I might even try some simple roman shades for the smaller windows in the bathroom, kitchen and play room.  Think of the money saved if I can learn how to sew a huge square of fabric with a liner.  And it will be exactly the fabric I want, not some pre-measured, overpriced thing from the internet or a store.

I've already been stalking fabric online and have found some nice things.  Now to get busy and get to work!  Not to mention the work I want to do in the back yard.  I just need some pavers and a lot of dirt.  Then, get some things moved around and get the hidden bulbs out of the garage to drop in.  Of course, Abbie has no idea I'm planning this, but like the rest of my outdoor endeavors, once I spring it on him, he will get into the spirit of the thing after seeing the possibility of how it will turn out.