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diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/foot.vit b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/foot.vit new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6839628 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/foot.vit @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> +<vit> + <!--Measurements created with Valentina v0.7.52.0 (https://smart-pattern.com.ua/).--> + <version>0.5.2</version> + <read-only>false</read-only> + <notes/> + <unit>cm</unit> + <pm_system>998</pm_system> + <personal> + <customer>25 cm</customer> + <birth-date>1800-01-01</birth-date> + <gender>unknown</gender> + <email/> + </personal> + <body-measurements> + <m name="foot_width" value="10"/> + <m name="foot_length" value="25"/> + <m name="foot_circ" value="23"/> + <m name="foot_instep_circ" value="26"/> + <m name="height_knee" value="42"/> + <m name="height_calf" value="27"/> + <m name="height_ankle_high" value="8"/> + <m name="height_ankle" value="7"/> + </body-measurements> +</vit> diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/index.rst b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/index.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..81c64ce --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/index.rst @@ -0,0 +1,164 @@ +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 index daf8ab8..688bad0 100644 --- 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 @@ <line alignment="0" bold="false" italic="false" sfIncrement="0" text="%mFileName%"/> <line alignment="0" bold="false" italic="true" sfIncrement="0" text="%date%"/> </patternLabel> - 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