Today I finally tried out this shoe tutorial that’s been thumbtacked to my idea bulletin board for almost a year now. Thankfully, I have 4 preggers friends who get to profit from my procrastination, since my own baby is about 6 months too big.
It doesn’t look like it in the pictures, but I used a royal purple cotton (gah! purple! I know! But they’re not for me, they’re not for me…) for the outside of the shoes and a cute coordinating flannel for the lining. You don’t really end up seeing the lining because these shoes are so tiny, but I know it’s there :)
This was my first experience sewing on leather and it worked great! I used a size 90/14 needle, lengthened my stitches, and it went through like butter. And no, that contrast stitching was not supposed to be a design element, but I didn’t ever EVER think I would have a reason to own purple thread.
Be careful, these shoes are kinda addicting. The embellishment/fabric options are endless and did I mention they are SO tiny? Make sure you have people to give them to or get pregnant before you make a pair. If you plan to make them after a baby is born, they will outgrow them before you get around to it. Because they’re tiny.
Adrianna
Hi Adrianna!
Let your craft-loving aunt be the first to comment on your new craft blog! What an incredible name you chose! I love it! And I can tell by your profile that you have some other plans brewing… I wish you and Susan much success—and fun!!!
Love,
Mary Jo
I hope I hope I hope Santa brings Baby Crass a pair for Christmas!
Those are ridiculously cute.
Wanna come back to M&J and buy more embellishments??? :)
We were in there yesterday with Diane and thought of you.