nayarx8 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Yep, MAJOR creativity weekend again! Got the idea in my head on Saturday morning, spent all day researching and thinking about the design, went to Michaels that night, and made these on Sunday. Now, these are sized to fit my daughter perfectly, and they do. She can actually walk in them. BUT, Im not going to have her wear them because I doubt they would be good for her feet. I only did her size first so I would have a smaller project to start with. Now, Im getting my design ready to start the pair for me:D . These took about 8 hours total; handsewed the cork soles together, handbraided the straps, and sewed them on, and attached the ribbon accents. A little tip, glue does NOT work on cork well; it just kind of seeps into the cork w/o adhering. So, I had the sew everything, which is probably better in the first place. You cant see it in these pics, but I also painted the bottom of the soles with copper paint to help seal the cork, and make them a little nicer looking. And, today Im going to go get a Dr. Scholls insole, cut it to size, and fit it under the straps for comfort. Also, I want to thank everyone here that has been so supportive in my crazy projects lately. I really appreciate everybody compliments and constructive criticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airforcewife Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 very interesting, good job I like those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 oh my goodness how incredibly cute those are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativegems Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I love your crafting ideas!At one time I saw childrens shoes with a stamp on the bottom. I'm thinking they were indented so they wouldn't wear out so readily. Just a thought.Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Doc Holley Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 very cute my 4 year old would love those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilyblue Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Those sandals look very nice, and your baby's feet are adorable. Great job,Zonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Those sandals look very nice, and your baby's feet are adorable. Great job,ZoniaI'm so glad you said that about that baby's foot!!!! I keep coming back to look in this thread to see that foot. I love baby feets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Those are very creative...love your ideas. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Those are super cute. How are they holding up? Good tip on the glue, I never would have thought glue wouldn't hold cork. I found a tutorial on Craftster http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=146684.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayarx8 Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Thank you Texas Brat for the link to the tutorial. They used glue to hold the soles together; after trying it that way and sewing it, I think I would only trust sewing it. The shoes havent fallen apart yet, but I think the strap on the right foot is just too big; trying to figure out a way to shorten it w/o re-doing ALOT of sewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macyboutique Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I love the polka dot fabric better...perhaps glueing and sewing it will be safer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Have you tried a staple gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayarx8 Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Havent tried a staple gun yet; Id really have to make sure the prongs were completely bent down and secure! I had thought about using studs and my Bedazzler thing, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Here is a thought, I am thinking the top on the foot is to big right? What if you cut it and then stitched it back but made it a cute type of stitch or you could cut it and then punch a hole and then tie it with some ribbon? I wish there was an easy answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern-Marie Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 What about an elastic going across the foot strap? You could easily hide it inside the fabric. That way, it would stretch/fit and have a bit of give to bend the toes.How did you sew through cork? What did you use?Really great project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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