How to Paint Fabric Shoes

Intermediate 45 min 18 steps 30406 views Rating: 3.9/5 Published: 2026-05-26

Draw geometric shapes.. Draw stripes or polka dots.. Make a more intricate design.

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Steps

1

Draw geometric shapes.

Step 1

Draw geometric shapes.

2

Draw stripes or polka dots.

Step 2

Draw stripes or polka dots.

3

Make a more intricate design.

Step 3

Make a more intricate design.

4

Sketch your design on paper.

Step 4

Sketch your design on paper.

5

Choose your color scheme.

Step 5

Choose your color scheme.

6

Draw your design on the shoes.

Step 6

Draw your design on the shoes.

7

Cover areas you want unpainted with painter's tape.

Step 7

Cover areas you want unpainted with painter's tape.

8

Find an open, well-ventilated area.

Step 8

Find an open, well-ventilated area.

9

Line the floor with newspaper, butcher's paper, or paper towels to prevent stain

Step 9

Line the floor with newspaper, butcher's paper, or paper towels to prevent staining.

10

Remove your shoe's laces and any embellishments.

Step 10

Remove your shoe's laces and any embellishments.

11

Cover the soles with painter's tape to prevent coloring them while you paint.

Step 11

Cover the soles with painter's tape to prevent coloring them while you paint.

12

Pour the fabric paint(s) into suitable containers.

Step 12

Pour the fabric paint(s) into suitable containers.

13

Apply acrylic primer to your shoes before you paint.

Step 13

Apply acrylic primer to your shoes before you paint.

14

Paint your shoes following your design.

Step 14

Paint your shoes following your design.

15

Let the paint dry.

Step 15

Let the paint dry.

16

Add finishing touches.

Step 16

Add finishing touches.

17

Apply a sealant.

Step 17

Apply a sealant.

18

Re-lace your shoes after they have dried.

Step 18

Re-lace your shoes after they have dried.

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