An Easy DIY Upgrade for Your Sneakers

Jessica Shaw
by Jessica Shaw

I’m going to show you guys a DIY sneakers hack that will blow your mind.


This is an incredibly simple way to take a simple pair of canvas sneakers from ordinary to adorable. The best part is, you’ll be getting your creative juices flowing with a fun project.

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Use this best selling mod podge to try this cool sneaker look!

Tools and materials: 

  • Canvas lace-up sneakers
  • Cotton fabric
  • Mod Podge
  • Paint brush
  • Scissors
Purple fabric

1. Gather materials

Grab a pair of canvas sneakers. Then get some cotton fabric with a color and pattern you love.

Removing the sneaker laces

2. Trace the tongue

Remove the laces from your sneakers and pull out the tongue. 

DIYing sneakers

Turn the sneaker upside down on your fabric and use the tongue to trace a matching piece of fabric to cover the tongue.

DIYing sneakers

Cut out the fabric.

DIYing sneakers

3. Spread some glue

Get out some Mod Podge and use a paintbrush to cover the tongue with glue.

DIYing sneakers

4. Paste the fabric on

Press the fabric on the tongue and let it dry in place. 

DIYing sneakers

Relace your sneakers and you’re all set.

DIY sneakers
DIY sneakers

DIY sneakers

How cool do these newly styled sneakers look? I love how colorful and unique they are. Give this DIY a try and leave me a comment to let me know how it goes. 

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