Lace Up Shoelaces Sewing Pattern with Red Aglets

Make two pairs of fabric laces with this DIY shoelace pattern, complete with red aglets for a bold custom finish.

Bring bold handmade style to sneakers with the Lace Up Shoelaces Sewing Pattern with Red Aglets. This beginner-friendly DIY shoelace pattern includes the pattern and red aglets needed to make two pairs of fabric shoelaces. It is a quick, satisfying project for showing off favorite fabric prints, refreshing plain shoes, using smaller cuts from your stash, or creating custom accessories for gifts, school spirit, holidays, teams, costumes, and everyday outfits.

• Includes pattern and red aglets
• Makes two pairs of shoelaces
• Skill level: Beginner
• Designed for DIY fabric shoelaces
• Great for sneakers, casual shoes, coordinated accessories, and handmade gifts
• Ideal for using favorite fabric scraps and small cuts

Custom shoelaces are a small project with a big visual impact. The photos show how a pair of simple white sneakers becomes bright and personal when finished with printed fabric laces. Choose red, white, and blue prints for patriotic shoes, florals for a cheerful look, holiday fabrics for seasonal outfits, sports or school colors for spirit wear, or bold novelty fabrics for a playful everyday pair. Since shoelaces need only modest amounts of fabric, this pattern is a smart way to use leftover pieces from quilts, bags, apparel, or craft projects.

The included red aglets add a strong, colorful finishing detail. Red is a standout choice for high-contrast prints, holiday fabrics, sports palettes, novelty designs, florals, dots, stripes, and fabrics with warm accents. It can make the lace tips pop against white shoes, coordinate with red prints, or add a bold accent to multicolor fabric. The aglets help make the finished shoelaces look neat, wearable, and gift-ready.

This pattern is a great fit for beginners because the project is small and approachable, yet the finished result feels exciting and useful. It is also a fun option for sewing groups, teen makers, craft nights, handmade gift sessions, or stash-busting afternoons. More experienced sewists can batch-sew several pairs at once, making it easy to create custom laces for family, friends, craft fairs, school events, or coordinated group outfits.

Because this pattern makes two pairs, you have room to experiment. Make one set from a bold print and another from a subtle fabric, or make matching pairs for a coordinated gift. Pair the pattern with colorful fabric to create laces that match your shoes, wardrobe, or favorite handmade accessories. For more project ideas, browse our sewing patterns selection for beginner-friendly makes, accessories, and giftable projects.