Clean the surface of your shoes with a soft, damp cloth and leave to dry.

Lay the lace applique on your shoes and trim it to size. new balance uk The lace applique must lie flat on the shoe surface.

Apply a generous amount of glue to the back of the lace applique and to the surface of the shoe where the lace will be attached. Leave both the lace and the shoe to dry until tacky. Press the lace applique onto the surface of the shoe. Use the paper towel to remove any excess glue. new balance 373 sale Leave the shoe to cure (usually about 24 hours).

Sewing the Applique

If your shoes are canvas or fabric covered, lay the lace applique on the shoe.

Thread the needle and tie it off.

Sew the first stitch through the shoe fabric, but under the lace so that the knot is hidden, and sew up through the shoe and the lace. If your shoes are fabric covered, sew only through the fabric and not through the shoe itself.

Make small stitches all around the edge of the lace. new balance 850 shop This will keep the lace lying flat against the shoe.