Has anyone tried making shoes?

[Anna]

I'm trying to decide if I'm mad (mad!) to try making us slippers for the Emerald City ball.

I mean, they *look* quite simple. And they wouldn't have to be all that sturdy - just a bit of leather for the sole and some satin for the upper, and the shapes really were very simple.

Has anyone tried anything like that? What was your experience?

If I do I will certainly (try to remember to) document the experience and post it here, I promise.

[lauren]

Yup, your crazy :-) Just kidding. I have been contemplating making some shoes as well. I just haven't decided what kind or how to go about it, exactly. I'm also thinking about retrofitting a pair of old shoes, but we'll see. I'm looking forward to meeting you at the ball in Eugene :-)

[nonsuch]

I bought this pattern to make with my gown, www.burdafashion.com/en/Patterns/Main_Collection/7978_Shoes_Slippers/1270778-1128998-1005338-1391978.html I haven't tried it yet but it doesn't look too hard.

[Mme de Beaufort]

I'll have both Lauren and Anna to pester. ::YAY!::

Kudos to both of you for making the long haul. It'll be worth it.

[cosmoblue]

Well, I haven't yet tried to make my own shoes though it is on my list of things to do particularly since I don't wear leather.

I borrowed the book Make your own shoes, by Mary Loomis from the Portland library, but it was too involved for me with my toddler running around. I may try it when she starts preschool this fall and I have some time to myself.
www.marywalesloomis.com/

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[lauren]

May 16, 2008 11:16:46 GMT -5 Mme de Beaufort said:

I'll have both Lauren and Anna to pester. ::YAY!::

Kudos to both of you for making the long haul. It'll be worth it.

I'm quite excited. I will also get to pester you :-P