Have done it, and my mother had covered hers with elaborate brocade to match a two piece cocktail set that I noted as a child.
The sole needs to be removed from the vamp, either pulled away, or perhaps an Xacto knife (exactingly, and about 1/4"). The lace needs to be tucked between the two, anchored and sealed with a good glue. Nowadays, we have good ones. I suggest E6000. Holds sublimely. Bias always helps, and lace often does have a bias. Plain shoe styles that don't compete with the design, and frankly, are timeless. A spray of Scotch guard or something that will help protect for ease of cleaning later. I know some will balk at that, but think of how much it will be exposed to, and you need to resist soiling. One could cut the lace off at the sole line (as someone suggested), but you will have a raw edge and that is vulnerable, so you will have a bead of 'glue' (or perhaps a string of 'pearls' but think of something timeless, will wear and can be 'cleaned' later). I have designed knitted shoe covers that were really very pretty, and stretch to fit many sizes (amazingly). Best, Susan Reishus www.SusanReishusDesigns.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
