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Post by lyn on Nov 5, 2014 11:19:23 GMT
Nice slippers Jane! I have to figure a way to add arch support! :-) Have you already tried buying arch support shoe inserts and fitting them in slippers?
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Post by zed on Nov 5, 2014 11:23:45 GMT
Wow, they're ace, Jane!
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Post by Pandagirl on Nov 5, 2014 14:40:51 GMT
Nice slippers Jane! I have to figure a way to add arch support! :-) Have you already tried buying arch support shoe inserts and fitting them in slippers? Yes, and the slippers I have my feet rub up against the top of the slipper. :-( We don't wear our outside shoes inside. I've tried having dedicated inside shoes, but I eventually forget and wear them outside.
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 5, 2014 17:19:31 GMT
Great slippers - you did a wonderful job and I'm sure they will be treasured.
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Post by halay on Nov 5, 2014 17:47:08 GMT
Nice slippers, Jane
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Post by janekiwi on Nov 7, 2014 0:06:30 GMT
Thanks everyone. I would like to finish them off by putting something on the soles to make them non slip, but as I am sending them with the thought that he will finish felting them on his feet to get a good fit then putting anything on the soles won't work. I have seen some good looking rubber soles on some felted slippers for sale on esty, and even some of those sites sell just the soles, so that might be good for those that want better arch support. I have also seen the bottoms painted with latex, but often that can look a bit goopy and I have had no luck finding latex paint. I have some leather to put on the bottom of my own slippers but just a matter of sewing it on! What do others put on the bottoms of their slippers? I have been playing around with prefelt additions and making some samples with wool from a supplier that I have not tried for some time. little felt waves by janekiwi, on Flickr
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Post by Pandagirl on Nov 7, 2014 0:17:37 GMT
Love your felt waves Jane!
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 7, 2014 0:27:05 GMT
I use a spray on product called Plasti-Dip. You can use painter's tape to tape down a bag over the part you don't want painted and it leaves a nice straight edge. If you use the stuff to paint it on, it is very goopy looking. I showed a poor photo on my blog when I sprayed the last couple pair. permutationsinfiber.wordpress.com/2014/05/02/putting-off-tasks/Nice waves
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 1:06:54 GMT
Hello Jane, I have never made slipper yet so I am unable to help. Jane how do you get those wee waves to stand up so nicely??? I hope you do not mind me asking, smile.
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Post by halay on Nov 7, 2014 5:54:44 GMT
I only use leather soles on slippers. Lovely waves, Jane. I'm interested too how you make them.
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Post by koffipot on Nov 7, 2014 7:23:43 GMT
I've used leather but found the stitching wore out, I've also used latex applied in spots and waves, but that wore off too - probably because I forget to change into shoes to go outside. Our son used to live in Japan (where they even change footwear to visit the loo!) and after visiting him we would get into the habit - for a while, (not for the loo!) then all went to pot! No pun intended. I should think that leather applied "mukluk" style would be the best option.
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Post by zed on Nov 7, 2014 11:26:31 GMT
I did buy some silicone in a tube to try (rather than that big plunger tube), but never got around to it
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Post by Shepherdess on Nov 7, 2014 13:39:11 GMT
Judith you need some Dutch clogs that you use like overshoes. You keep your slippers on and just slip the clogs on and off a the door. always seemed like a great idea in spring and fall. I don't know where to get them.
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Post by halay on Nov 7, 2014 14:02:56 GMT
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Post by koffipot on Nov 7, 2014 18:46:41 GMT
I have some clogs which I bought in Holland several years ago, but they are the leather topped type rather than sabots. I keep them by the door, but forget to change unless it's wet outside! Lyn, Silcone cream makes an excellent barrier.
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