Open Heeled Slippers improvements

3 files changed, 210 insertions, 10 deletions

diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/foot.vit b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/foot.vit
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+<vit>
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+    <read-only>false</read-only>
+    <notes/>
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+    <pm_system>998</pm_system>
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+        <birth-date>1800-01-01</birth-date>
+        <gender>unknown</gender>
+        <email/>
+    </personal>
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diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/index.rst b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/index.rst
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+Open Heeled Slippers
+====================
+
+.. figure:: fabric_slippers.jpg
+   :align: center
+
+.. only:: html
+
+   .. contents::
+
+A simple pair of open heeled fabric slippers with a padded sole.
+
+As a small project with fiddly curves they are especially suitable for
+handsewing, but can of course also be sewn almost completely by machine.
+
+Materials
+---------
+
+Fabric
+^^^^^^
+
+* ~25 cm canvas or other fabric;
+* ~25 cm cotton batting or other padding material (optional).
+
+As the fabric, cotton or linen canvas is a pretty standard choice;
+toweling materials can also be used, or fleece for a pair of winter
+slippers.
+
+For a more technical look, you can use mesh for the uppers and back; in
+that case the sole lining will have to be different, a fast drying but
+confortable material like polycotton is a good choice.
+
+For padding, cotton batting or even a few layers of scrap fabric are a
+good fit for fabric slippers; for technical ones you can use EVA foam or
+a similar material.
+
+Notions
+^^^^^^^
+
+* sewing thread to match the fabric;
+* strong thread (e.g. thick waxed linen) to attach the soles to the
+  slippers;
+* 1-3 m cotton yarn for cording;
+* two soles or sole material that can be cut in the shape provided.
+
+My fiber craft patterns site has `instructions for braided twine soles
+<https://fiber-patterns.trueelena.org/feet/braided_twine_soles/index.html>`_
+that can be used for fabric slippers.
+
+For technical slippers you can use rubber sole sold in sheet; note that
+in that case the padding material will have to be suitable for glueing
+the sole to it.
+
+Pattern
+-------
+
+Download the pattern: :download:`slipper.val`.
+
+Measurements
+^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+You need to take the following measurements:
+
+``foot_width`` (E01)
+   at the widest part of the foot;
+``foot_lenght`` (E03)
+   from the back of the heel to the tip of the toes;
+``foot_circ`` (E03)
+   around the widest part of the foot.
+
+The file :download:`foot.vit` has the required measurements.
+
+Pattern
+^^^^^^^
+
+``upper_length``
+   from the point of the toe to the end of the uppers: default is half
+   the length of the foot;
+``back_height``
+   height of the heel guard at the back;
+``sides_height``
+   height of the heel guard at the sides'
+``sewing_allowance``
+   basic sewing allowance: 1 cm is a good choice, but if you're using
+   thicker padding materials or more heel layers you may have to
+   increase it to 2 cm to be able to wrap it around.
+
+Instructions
+------------
+
+Cutting
+^^^^^^^
+
+Cut two soles and optionally two or more heels (depending on the height
+desired) from padding material.
+
+From the fabric cut two soles and four uppers.
+
+Uppers
+^^^^^^
+
+Put two of the uppers on top of each other, right sides together. Sew a
+couple of mm outside from the seam line (to leave room for the cording).
+
+Turn inside out and press.
+
+Put a length of cording near the seam, carefully sew as close as
+possible to the cording with a running stitch; optionally repeat one or
+two more times.
+
+Align the uppers to the notches of the sole, sew all around the upper
+with a backstitch.
+
+Padding
+^^^^^^^
+
+Baste the optional heel padding on top of the padding.
+
+Pin the sole of the slippers on top of the padding, clip / notch the
+allowances and sew them to the padding with a herringbone stitch or a
+whipstitch.
+
+.. note::
+   even if sewing most of the slippers by machine you will have to do
+   this step by hand.
+
+Sole
+^^^^
+
+Using strong waxed thread, sew the sole to the assembled slipper with a
+blanket stitch.
+
+.. note::
+   If using rubber soles you will have to glue them to the slippers
+   instead. Use a glue suitable for rubber and follow the instructions
+   on the package.
+
+Gallery
+-------
+
+.. figure:: fabric_slippers_top_and_sole.jpg
+   :align: center
+
+   The top and sole of white linen slippers with a braided rope sole.
+
+.. figure:: hiking_slippers_top_and_sole.jpg
+   :align: center
+
+   The slippers made in technical materials: elastic mesh for the uppers
+   and back, polycotton for the soles, EVA foam for padding, round
+   elastic in the cording and vibram claw sole.
+
+.. figure:: hiking_slippers.jpg
+   :align: center
+
+   The same slippers, seen from the top.
+
+See Also
+--------
+
+* `Blog post on making a pair of linen slippers
+  <https://blog.trueelena.org/blog/2023/05/04-linen_slippers/index.html>`_
+* `Blog post on making a pair of hiking slippers
+  <https://blog.trueelena.org/blog/2023/05/05-hiking_slippers/index.html>`_
diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/open_heeled_slipper.val b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/open_heeled_slipper.val
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--- a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/open_heeled_slipper.val
+++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/open_heeled_slipper.val
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
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