I'm attempting the baby converse shoes, and would like input on attaching the shoelaces. I got a template here on CC, but I'm not clear about the laces and bow. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
TIA
Kat

I had a tough time with both the bow and criss-crossing, so I did what they call "bar lacing", and just left the bow off (didn't think the bow was critical overall). I layed the criss-crossing on the tongue underneath, then just inserted the ends into the holes.

This is a closeup of the shoes on a Christening cake for my niece.

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1492925&sub=1492930

There was also a tips and tricks thread I participated in a while back.

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-6748393-.html#6748393

You can also search for more ideas by going to the forums tab, clicking search on the purple bar, typing converse in the search line. You can limit results by clicking the "Topic Titles Only" button.

HTH

Edited to add: Stellastarchild has a set of templates and pictures in her gallery. They are what I used to get going. Very good.

Thank you soooo.....much for the info PattyT. Incredibly helpful. I got the templates from Stellastarchild, but the laces as shown are not included in the template as far as I could tell. Your shoes on the Christening cake are just outstanding. Thanks again!
Kat

No problem. Hope you have as much fun as I did.

I used a clay gun and made a large round lace. Here's a pic-


http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1509584&sub=1509586

Most excellent Darlene........Thank you. Can I assume the laces are 100% Fondant? Incredibly cute shoes.

Thanks again,
Kat

I posted a diagram using a photo of the sneakers I made...it shows the order I placed my laces...you can see it on my Flickr stream (scroll down):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/partyflours/4474125860/

Thank you so much FlourPots! What a great help this is. Thank you for sharing your know how in such specific terms. You've all been extremely helpful.

Best,
Kat

Kat-I used Fondarific fondant. Good Luck

Thanks Darlene......btw ladies, I went and looked at each of your photos, and I have a very talented group here sharing their tips.

Thanks All,

Best,
Kat