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    :caption: Contents:
 
    slippers/index
+   open_heeled_slippers/index
 
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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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--- a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/index.rst
+++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/index.rst
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 Open Heeled Slippers
 ====================
 
-.. figure:: fabric_slippers.jpg
+.. figure:: open_heeled_slippers.jpg
    :align: center
 
 .. only:: html
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ 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.
 
+This is an open heeled variant of :doc:`../slippers/index`.
+
 Materials
 ---------
 
@@ -22,17 +24,11 @@ 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
+For the main fabric, cotton or linen canvas is a pretty standard choice;
+towelling 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.
+For padding you can use cotton batting or even a few layers of scrap fabric.
 
 Notions
 ^^^^^^^
@@ -47,14 +43,10 @@ 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`.
+Download the pattern: :download:`open_heeled_slipper.val`.
 
 Measurements
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^
@@ -63,7 +55,7 @@ You need to take the following measurements:
 
 ``foot_width`` (E01)
    at the widest part of the foot;
-``foot_lenght`` (E03)
+``foot_length`` (E03)
    from the back of the heel to the tip of the toes;
 ``foot_circ`` (E03)
    around the widest part of the foot.
@@ -73,13 +65,16 @@ The file :download:`foot.vit` has the required measurements.
 Pattern
 ^^^^^^^
 
+The following variables can be adjusted, but have sensible default
+values.
+
 ``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'
+   from the point of the toe to the center front end of the uppers:
+   default is half the length of the foot;
+``upper_length_sides``
+   from the point of the toe to the center front point at the level
+   where the uppers end at the sides: default is 4 cm more than the
+   upper_length;
 ``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
@@ -92,22 +87,40 @@ Cutting
 ^^^^^^^
 
 Cut two soles and optionally two or more heels (depending on the height
-desired) from padding material.
+desired) from padding material, with no sewing allowance.
 
-From the fabric cut two soles and four uppers.
+Cut two soles and four uppers from the fabric.
 
 Uppers
 ^^^^^^
 
+.. figure:: 0101-sewing_uppers.jpg
+   :align: center
+
 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).
 
+.. figure:: 0102-pressed_uppers.jpg
+   :align: center
+
 Turn inside out and press.
 
+.. figure:: 0103-cording.jpg
+   :align: center
+
+
 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
+possible to the cording with a running stitch;
+
+.. figure:: 0104-more_cording.jpg
+   :align: center
+
+optionally repeat one or
 two more times.
 
+.. figure:: 0105-sewing_uppers_to_sole.jpg
+   :align: center
+
 Align the uppers to the notches of the sole, sew all around the upper
 with a backstitch.
 
@@ -116,6 +129,9 @@ Padding
 
 Baste the optional heel padding on top of the padding.
 
+.. figure:: 0202-sewing_sole_to_padding.jpg
+   :align: center
+
 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.
@@ -127,6 +143,9 @@ whipstitch.
 Sole
 ^^^^
 
+.. figure:: 0301-sewing_sole.jpg
+   :align: center
+
 Using strong waxed thread, sew the sole to the assembled slipper with a
 blanket stitch.
 
@@ -138,27 +157,12 @@ blanket stitch.
 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
+.. figure:: top_and_sole.jpg
    :align: center
 
-   The same slippers, seen from the top.
+   The top and sole of a slippers made from old jeans with a braided
+   rope sole.
 
 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>`_
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