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diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/index.rst b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/index.rst index c1a7b06..2716b1d 100644 --- a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/index.rst +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/index.rst @@ -7,4 +7,5 @@ :caption: Contents: slippers/index + open_heeled_slippers/index diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0101-sewing_uppers.jpg b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0101-sewing_uppers.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..b15ae3b --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0101-sewing_uppers.jpg diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0102-pressed_uppers.jpg b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0102-pressed_uppers.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..c514847 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0102-pressed_uppers.jpg diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0103-cording.jpg b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0103-cording.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..4495748 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0103-cording.jpg diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0104-more_cording.jpg b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0104-more_cording.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..ad6a840 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0104-more_cording.jpg diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0105-sewing_uppers_to_sole.jpg b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0105-sewing_uppers_to_sole.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..bbf54d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0105-sewing_uppers_to_sole.jpg diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0202-sewing_sole_to_padding.jpg b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0202-sewing_sole_to_padding.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..8e16f0c --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0202-sewing_sole_to_padding.jpg diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0301-sewing_sole.jpg b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0301-sewing_sole.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..6221ada --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/0301-sewing_sole.jpg diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/index.rst b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/index.rst index 81c64ce..d77f726 100644 --- 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>`_ diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/open_heeled_slippers.jpg b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/open_heeled_slippers.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..f9d5eb5 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/open_heeled_slippers.jpg diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/top_and_sole.jpg b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/top_and_sole.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..e7f2384 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/accessories/open_heeled_slippers/top_and_sole.jpg |
