I must've been excited about finishing these little shoes for Esme. I've been dreaming of making some since I ran into a few free patterns, but was driven to make them since my cheapness has been keeping me from buying the pricey shoes that I like. After 3 hours adjusting the pattern, unpicking several mistakes, and learning as I went, she has slippers that fit just right but won't make me cry when she grows out of them in a month.
I used this pattern (and this video) but narrowed and lengthened the sole about half an inch. They are lined with soft microfleece (diaper scraps) and the outside is heavy twill (sling scraps). Next I plan on picking up a leather coat at the thrift store and making these cute ones and if I get really into, these reversible kimono-style ones. I wonder how long I can go on making her shoes. Luckily she's technically a baby for at least one more year.
If anyone knows of a way to get some traction on the bottom, like the rubber writing on the bottom of socks, please let me know. I've already thought of going to Home Depot for some adhesive something, but that stuff probably isn't non-toxic. Then I thought of sewing a rubber band along the bottom. See. I clearly need help before my ideas get any more ridiculous. Rubber cement?...
6 comments:
That second pic of esme cracks me up. We should get together next week one night when Bri is home. I'd come to you but I'm banned from driving which bites.
Every time I check out your blog, I end up finding too many fun projects that I wanna sew...dangerous!
You can get the non-skid stuff at the fabric stores. It's what we use on the bottom of baby jammies....I think I might have some. If I can find it, I'll bring it to Bear Lake.
WAY cute Helena! I wish I had a suggestion for you...but you know me :0).
you UNSTITCHED?!?!?!
They are very cute, btw, Lena!
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