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Practice run
Though fabric works differently than leather I thought to try making my first pair of shoes around a last in fabric first to see if the pattern works and what the best way is to assemble them. They...
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Now for the really tricky part
They are all constructed and actually fit. But soles..how shall I attach these? They are cut from leather and soaking for shaping. Glue? Sewing? Not sure yet.. The post Now for the really tricky part...
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Prima ballerina
The leather sole would have made them too heavy, so my trusty rubber sole I added to them. Don’t they look mighty cute? Suitable for out and about the house, nice and warm with felt insole and wool...
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New shoes
So there we go, an other pair of shoes. Forgive the mud on them …spring has sprung and there is mud everywhere The ballet shoes are great for high summer, the boots fantastic when it is -20 celcius...
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