Lace Up Shoelaces Sewing Pattern with Purple Aglets

Customize sneakers with this sneaker lace sewing pattern, including purple aglets and instructions for two pairs of fabric laces.

Add a handmade pop of color to sneakers and casual shoes with the Lace Up Shoelaces Sewing Pattern with Purple Aglets. This beginner-friendly sneaker lace sewing pattern includes the pattern and purple aglets needed to make two pairs of fabric shoelaces. It is a fast, creative project for showcasing favorite prints, using smaller fabric pieces, coordinating handmade outfits, or making a playful gift that feels personal without requiring a large sewing commitment.

• Includes pattern and purple aglets
• Makes two pairs of shoelaces
• Skill level: Beginner
• Designed for fabric sneaker laces
• Great for sneakers, casual shoes, gift projects, and fabric scraps
• Fun for mixing prints, colors, and personal style

The photos show how fabric shoelaces can turn a plain pair of shoes into something expressive. Printed laces add movement, color, and personality, while the simple shoelace format keeps the project practical. Use quilt cottons, batiks, florals, geometric prints, stripes, novelty fabrics, or leftover pieces from a favorite project. This is a wonderful way to carry beloved fabric beyond the sewing room and into everyday outfits.

The included purple aglets give the lace ends a colorful, finished look. Purple works well with jewel-tone prints, florals, fantasy colors, rainbow fabrics, batiks, school colors, and designs that include lavender, violet, plum, magenta, teal, or navy accents. It can feel bold and playful or soft and coordinated depending on the fabric you choose. The aglets help the finished laces look neat and intentional, while also adding a little extra color at the tips.

This project is especially inviting for beginner sewists because the finished item is small, useful, and easy to enjoy immediately. It is also a great option for experienced makers looking for a quick stash project or a creative way to use up fabrics that are too small for larger bags, quilts, or garments. Make a matching set for siblings, coordinate laces with a handmade tote, sew pairs for friends, or create custom laces for themed events, costumes, spirit days, birthdays, or holiday gifts.

Because the pattern makes two pairs, you can create a coordinated set or experiment with two completely different fabrics. Make one pair bright and playful and another pair subtle and wearable, or use the same fabric for both pairs so you have a backup. Shop our fabric collection for prints that match your shoes, wardrobe, or gift recipient’s style, and browse more sewing patterns for approachable projects with creative personality.