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K21 · Mar 30th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Does any of you make your own shoes?
I always wanted to design and make my own shoes...but I never got the gut to put my thought into action!

I would love to see some pictures and to hear how it works from you!!!

TygerKitty · Mar 31st, 2009, 07:51 AM

Wow, that just sounds TOO ambitious to me lol! Can't wait to see other people's replies though.. that'd be way cool! Calling all cobblers!

amy84023 · Apr 1st, 2009, 05:16 PM

I have seen it done on the craft forum that I visit. Basically someone bought vinyl pumps, then bought vinyl from joanns and somehow sewed the vinyl to the pump to turn it in to a boot. They even put in a zipper. When I get home I will try and find the link for you....I'm at school now.

Compass Rose · Apr 1st, 2009, 07:34 PM

I have this sneaky feeling that if I designed my own shoes, I'd have 15 bunions.

GondolaGirl · Apr 1st, 2009, 10:41 PM

I often wanted to research shoes like the ones made by Hilary Swank in that movie where she loses her hubby (P.S. I love you).... Does anyone know if there are links to any crafters that do work like that?

amy84023 · Apr 2nd, 2009, 06:35 AM

Here is the link to the boots that the girl made....

LINK

GondolaGirl · Apr 9th, 2009, 12:51 AM

Those boots are so cool!
Thank you for the LINK!!!!

mariah9999 · Apr 10th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by Compass Rose

I have this sneaky feeling that if I designed my own shoes, I'd have 15 bunions.

LOL! I love this! Me too!!!

mariah9999 · Apr 10th, 2009, 06:58 AM

I've gotta say those boots do look incredible! Amazing in fact!

K21 · Apr 21st, 2009, 05:40 PM

Wow wow wow....

Luna · Apr 21st, 2009, 09:46 PM

Making shoes is not only difficult, but expensive. Proper finishing machines are expensive... as well as all of the supplies.

I know how to make a shoe... pattern it out... last it, all that crap. It was required when I studied accessories design at fit.. I like making handbags waaay more.

But it's cool to see a shoe you've made.

Making flats is a lot easier than making a pump, that's all I can say.

GondolaGirl · Apr 21st, 2009, 10:40 PM

Hmmmm... interesting! ^^^^^

dearmissie · Apr 21st, 2009, 11:54 PM

I know Nike lets you design your own shoe..

dearmissie · Apr 21st, 2009, 11:55 PM

And wow, that link is amazing!!

Sweetwon · Apr 22nd, 2009, 09:50 PM

Those boots are amazing! I don't think I could ever manage to make a pair of my own shoes. I tired making clothes before and that didn't work out so well.

Can't wait to see if anyone else has made their own shoes!

Mar 30th, 2009, 12:31 PM	#1
K21 OP Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 74	Handmade shoes? Does any of you make your own shoes? I always wanted to design and make my own shoes...but I never got the gut to put my thought into action! I would love to see some pictures and to hear how it works from you!!!

Mar 31st, 2009, 07:51 AM	#2
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Apr 1st, 2009, 05:16 PM	#3
amy84023 Totally Banned! Joined: May 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,245	I have seen it done on the craft forum that I visit. Basically someone bought vinyl pumps, then bought vinyl from joanns and somehow sewed the vinyl to the pump to turn it in to a boot. They even put in a zipper. When I get home I will try and find the link for you....I'm at school now.
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Apr 1st, 2009, 07:34 PM	#4
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Apr 1st, 2009, 10:41 PM	#5
GondolaGirl Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chicagoan transplanted in the sandy beaches of Florida. Posts: 617	I often wanted to research shoes like the ones made by Hilary Swank in that movie where she loses her hubby (P.S. I love you).... Does anyone know if there are links to any crafters that do work like that?
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Apr 2nd, 2009, 06:35 AM	#6
amy84023 Totally Banned! Joined: May 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,245	Here is the link to the boots that the girl made.... LINK
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Apr 9th, 2009, 12:51 AM	#7
GondolaGirl Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chicagoan transplanted in the sandy beaches of Florida. Posts: 617	Those boots are so cool! Thank you for the LINK!!!!
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Apr 10th, 2009, 06:58 AM	#9
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Apr 21st, 2009, 05:40 PM	#10
K21 OP Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 74	Wow wow wow....

Apr 21st, 2009, 09:46 PM	#11
Luna wheeeee Joined: Jan 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 4,517	Making shoes is not only difficult, but expensive. Proper finishing machines are expensive... as well as all of the supplies. I know how to make a shoe... pattern it out... last it, all that crap. It was required when I studied accessories design at fit.. I like making handbags waaay more. But it's cool to see a shoe you've made. Making flats is a lot easier than making a pump, that's all I can say.
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Apr 21st, 2009, 10:40 PM	#12
GondolaGirl Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chicagoan transplanted in the sandy beaches of Florida. Posts: 617	Hmmmm... interesting! ^^^^^
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Apr 21st, 2009, 11:54 PM	#13
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Apr 21st, 2009, 11:55 PM	#14
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Apr 22nd, 2009, 09:50 PM	#15
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