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Post by koffipot on Sept 17, 2013 15:19:06 GMT
Autumn is here and my last winter's slippers are worn out, so time for a new pair. I usually make seamless ones, but this time decided to use a Martha Stewart pattern, but make the felt. I made the soles together using a resist then cut them apart - hence two identical soles. The tops I made in the same manner. An old leather handbag was recycled to make outer soles and I also added an extra middle layer of 'failed felt project' to the soles for extra warmth. Then had fun embellishing them!  www.flickr.com/photos/koffipot/9786055213/www.flickr.com/photos/koffipot/9785783791/ |
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Post by MTRuth on Sept 17, 2013 16:02:40 GMT
Very professional! The finishing is great. I need to make a new pair of slippers for winter. Wish the yurt was finished |
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Post by koffipot on Sept 17, 2013 16:32:14 GMT
When it is finished, are you going to put it away until Spring, or see how it stands up to a Montana winter?
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Post by Pandagirl on Sept 17, 2013 16:36:15 GMT
Very nice slippers. I love the color!
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Post by Shepherdess on Sept 17, 2013 17:17:33 GMT
great slippers. Ruth you will just think up another huge project to fill the time when the yurt is done.
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Post by MTRuth on Sept 17, 2013 19:01:40 GMT
Judith, I'm not sure what the plan is for the yurt. Dennis thinks we are keeping it up all winter. I am running short on wool for the roof so who knows? Ann - I'm sure I can come up with something! |
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Post by lyn on Sept 17, 2013 20:03:54 GMT
The slippers are great Judith. Lovely colour and so much nicer than a bought pair.
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Post by billieanne on Sept 18, 2013 0:54:54 GMT
Judith, Your slippers are really nice. Do wool slippers only last a year or is it the construction?
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Post by koffipot on Sept 18, 2013 5:41:05 GMT
Billieanne - I suppose it depends on how much use they get and I wear mine all the time around the house during the winter. The soles are usually a bit thin by spring though the uppers are fine. That's why I've incorporated a leather sole in these. Time will tell, but it's nice to have a new pair each autumn. |
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Post by Shepherdess on Sept 18, 2013 21:47:19 GMT
Billieanne the other factor with slippers is the wool used. Fine wool wears out much faster then the courser wools.
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Post by koffipot on Sept 19, 2013 6:18:19 GMT
Ann's right. I find Norwegian best for slippers, it felts well, is hardwearing.
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Post by zed on Sept 19, 2013 11:42:07 GMT
They're gorgeous, Judith Slippers are still on my list of things to make. |
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