ESPADRILLES Flats – Series One Instructions

VIEW A

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VIEW C ESPADRILLES Flats – Series One Instructions

SUPPLIES NEEDED: VIEW A, B & C: Dritz® Espadrilles Soles Outer Fabric, Lining & Stabilizer – 1 pkg. each (Buy additional pkg. fabric if contrast is desired.) Espadrilles Yarn – 1 pkg. VIEW C: See shoe package for additional supplies. 5/16” Buckle, 1/8 yd. non-stretch vinyl, 3/8” braid elastic For best results use Dritz® Espadrilles supplies

ESPADRILLES FLATS PATTERN – Series One – INSTRUCTIONS Print the pattern pieces for the following views. Go to www.dritz.com to find the Espadrilles Flats Patterns – Series One.

SHOE STYLES PATTERN PIECES VIEW A 1 VIEW A

VIEW VIEW A VIEWS VIEWS A & C 4 A 2 A & C 3

VIEW 5 A

7 VIEW B VIEW B 6 VIEW B VIEW B

VIEWS A & C 3 VIEW C 8 VIEW C VIEW C VIEWS 2 A & C VIEW C 9

PREPARATION – ALL STYLES: Note: RS = Right Side, RST = Right Sides Together, WS = Wrong Side, WST = Wrong Sides Together, WSU = Wrong Side Up

1. Press fabric and lining. (Do not press Stabilizer fabric.)

2. Choose desired view and note the required pattern pieces. Cut patterns on appropriate size lines. Note: When choosing cutting lines, consider the width of your foot. For skinny feet, you can choose one size smaller. For wide feet, choose one size larger.

3. Place lining and outer fabric RST. Pin pattern pieces to fabric, aligning arrows with fabric grain. Cut one set with each pattern piece facing up. Mark dots and placement lines on RS of outer fabric with removable fabric marker. Unpin patterns and flip toe pattern over so it is facing down. Pin, cut, and mark another set of each. Use a piece of masking tape to mark toes as LEFT and RIGHT.

4. STABILIZER FABRIC: Fold stabilizer fabric in half widthwise, RST. Pin stabilizer toe and heel patterns to stabilizer, aligning arrow with fabric grain, and cut out. Center stabilizer pieces on WS of outer fabric of toes and heels. Fuse stabilizer following package instructions.

3 WS Outer View A shown 3 Lining Fabric Stabilizer Fabric RS Outer Stabilizer Fabric Fabric RS together 4 View A shown 1 FLATS – Series One – INSTRUCTIONS

VIEW A – Espadrilles with connected sides and open toe

1. Follow PREPARATION – ALL STYLES, steps 1 – 4, using 6. Trim seam allowance of heel and toe diagonally at pattern pieces 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Mark center back of heel corners. Trim seam allowance to 1/8”. Do not trim seam and dart as in Preparation, Step 3. allowance at opening. Trim corners 2. TOE: Pin lining to outer fabric, RST. Stitch 3/8” seam 6 around edges, leaving 2” opening on one side about ¾” from wide end. 2 Trim corners

3. HEEL: Fold heel RST along center back line. Stitch dart from top to point. Use scissors to cut the dart down the center to within 1/2” of the point of the dart. Press the 7. Turn RS out; use point turner to gently push out corners dart open. Repeat for heel lining. and shape curved seams. Fold seam allowance of unstitched openings to inside. Press edges. 3

4. Optional HEEL BAND: Press the long edges of the heel 8. For Optional Band: pin band to center back line of heel. band ¼” to the wrong side. Center the pressed piece WS Fold top edge of band down about 7/8” so top end is down over the dot on the RS, at the center of the heel. looped and cut end extends about 3/8” below top edge Stitch to bottom edge of heel only. of heel. Tuck cut edge of band between heel and band. Topstitch edges of band to heel. Then topstitch 4 completely around toe and heel, ¼” from edge, crossing the band to secure.

5. HEEL: Follow Step 2, leaving a 2” opening just past the center bottom of the heel so band can hang through 9. Place toes lining side up. Use ruler to mark a line 1/2” opening. Do not catch loose end of band in stitching. from and parallel to, the wide curved edge of each toe piece. This is your overlap guideline. 5 8 Lining Side of Toe

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10. Aligning short ends of heel to marked lines, pin heel to 14 15 lining side of toe. When pieces are RS up, toe should overlap heel.

11. Topstitch toe to heel over existing stitching in overlapped area. (Optional: Stitch a second parallel row of stitching close to the edge of the toe / heel overlap for reinforcement.)

10 11 Lining Side Right of Toe side up 15. Cut 3 yards of yarn. Follow Stitching steps to finish shoe. VIEW B – Slide 1. Follow Steps 1 – 2, View A using pattern pieces 6 and 7.

2. Follow Steps 6 – 7, View A with Slide toe pieces. 12. Use a ruler to locate the center back point of the heel on the sole. Place a pin in the sole at this location. Place 3. Topstitch completely around toe pieces, 1/4” from edge. the sole on the heel cross lines of the diagram matching center of heel to your size lines. Pivot the shoe so 4. Follow Steps 12-13, View A for ruler placement guide- longest toe point meets the toe cross line. lines. Measure down 1-1/4” from end of shoe, placing a pin at each side. Pin points of small toe curve to sole at 13. Place a See-Thru ruler across the toe of the shoe so the each pin-mark. Align edges of slide toe with the edge of ruler lines match up with the cross line of the guide. the sole and pin to sole without stretching. Measure down 1 1/8” from the end of the shoe, placing a pin at each side. 8 1 2 3 Line up4 toe at 5 6 7 8 longest point 1 4 1 1 2Line up toe3 at 4 5 6 7 8

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1 7 6 8 7 9 8 10 9 10 Finish stitch here Whipstitch here 14. Pin the toe points of the fabric shoe to the sole at the toe pin-marks. Pin the center of the heel at the heel pin-mark on the sole. Align edges of fabric with the edge of the sole and pin the remaining fabric along the edges of sole. If there is excess fabric, ease it into the toe 5. Cut 2 yards of yarn. Follow Stitching steps to finish section. If the fit is a little tight, stretch the fabric along shoe. TIP: Blanket stitch completely around the sole the sides of the heel. for a more finished look. 3 FLATS – Series One – INSTRUCTIONS

VIEW C – Sandal 7. On RS of heel outer fabric, position strap (or ribbon) between marks on left side of heel. Pin in place follow- 1. Follow Step 1, View A using pattern pieces 2, 3, 8 and 9. ing angle of marked lines and baste at seam line. Pin buckle (or second piece of ribbon), WSU, between 2. TOE: Follow Step 2, View A. marks on right side of heel. Elastic and strap or ribbon ends will extend into seam allowance. Baste. Repeat for 2 3 second heel, switching strap and buckle positions. Buckle goes on outside of shoe. Use a piece of masking tape to mark heels as LEFT and RIGHT.

3. HEEL: Mark strap placement and dots as in Preparation, 7 Step 3 on RS of heels outer fabric and lining.

4. Staystitch each heel outer fabric and lining piece between dots on the lower curve of the heel. Clip the 8. Pin lining to heel outer fabric, RST. Stitch 3/8” seam seam allowance every 3/8” to, but not through, the around edges, leaving staystitched bottom curve open stitched line. Press the clipped edge toward the WS to turn. Straps or ribbon should extend through open- along the stitched line. ing. Trim seam allowance diagonally at corners. Trim 4 seam allowance to 1/8”. Do not trim the ends of the ribbon or straps. Do not trim the seam allowance at staystitched edge.

Do not trim straps

5. Shoes can be secured to the ankle with ribbon ties or a 8 strap and buckle. For RIBBON, cut 2 pieces of 3/8” wide grosgrain ribbon 27” long. Position as in Step 7 and baste at seam line. For STRAP and BUCKLE: Cut two 9. Follow Step 6, View A 9 3/8” x 12” strips of vinyl. Lay on top of each other, WST. for toe pieces. (Wash Away™ Wonder Tape is a great tool for holding the pieces together.) Stitch along both edges to secure. Cut a 2-1/2” piece of 3/8” braided elastic. Fold in half, matching up short ends. Make a very small clip in the center of the elastic. Unfold elastic and loop over center 10. Follow Step 7, View A. Press edges, being careful not to bar of buckle, inserting prong through hole in elastic. touch vinyl strap with hot iron. Bring ends of elastic together and baste.

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6. Repeat Step 5 to create a second set of ribbon ties or straps and buckles. 4 FLATS – Series One – INSTRUCTIONS

11. Topstitch completely around toes 1/4” from edge. 14. When stitching is complete, try on shoe and insert strap Topstitch heels 1/4” along straight edges and stitch top into buckle. Determine where hole should be place in and bottom curves very close to the fold. Be sure toes strap. Punch hole through strap with awl. Add additional and heels are marked as LEFT and RIGHT. holes to the left and right of the first hole, about ¼” apart. Trim end to an angle about ¾” from last hole. 1/4” on 11 straight Secure strap stitching with glue or Fray Check®. edges 14

Close edgestitch on top & bottom curves

12. Follow ruler placement guidelines in Steps 12-13, View A, to pin toes to each sole. Small toe opening should be 1-1/4” from toe end of sole. Center ruler on heel so ruler end is at end of sole heel. Pin-mark heel position at 4“. Place front end of heel piece at 4” pin-mark and pin to sole. Align edges of heels with edge of sole and pin to STITCHING TO SOLE sole without stretching fabric. NOTE: Stitching instructions are written and illustrated for a right handed sewer. For left hand stitching, hold 13. Cut 2 yards of yarn. Follow Stitching steps to finish shoe in right hand and stitch around shoe sections in shoe. the opposite direction while holding yarn to the right of 8 each stitch.

0 12 1 12 1. Cut yarn to a length required by chosen view. Pull

9 through yarn wax several times. (TIP: Press waxed yarn

7 to help make it even smoother.) Thread needle and knot

6 one end. Trim excess yarn close to knot. 4”

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4 2. Start each section with a double Whipstitch at heel or

3 toe corner. View A: Start stitching at the open toe 13 2 corner. (For View A no added whipstitch is needed at

1 joined sections.) Views B and C: Start stitching at a corner of any shoe section. To start, insert needle into jute ¼” down from edge of sole, and then up through fabric about ¼” from edge. (Use topstitching as a guide Stop with a finishing stitch while stitching shoe pieces.) Pull yarn sharply to snug

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3. Make a whipstitch by inserting the needle back into the 6. To finish off the yarn, take your last stitch in the corner jute below the knot and coming up at the first stitch. of the shoe section. Insert the needle down into the fabric on the opposite side of the last stitch, coming out 4. Make a second whipstitch right next to the first one. below that stitch.

3 4 7. Make 1 whipstitch by inserting the needle back into the fabric right next to that last stitch.

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5. Continue with a Blanket Stitch. To do this: hold yarn to left (away from the stitch) and in the direction of stitching. Move over ¼” and take a second stitch, coming up within loop of yarn. Sharply pull yarn to secure the 8. Take a small stitch around the blanket and whipstitch. stitch. Hold previous stitch in place with free hand, while taking next stitch. This is a blanket stitch. Contin- 9. Pass needle back through the stitch loop. Pull yarn ue to pull yarn tightly while stitching around shoe tightly. pieces. (TIP: To help avoid tangles allow yarn and needle to dangle after every few stitches.) 8 9 5 Optional Curved Needle

10.Insert needle back into jute below the stitch and come up within the inner sole. 5 5 11.Pull yarn tight and cut close to sole.

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SUPPLIES NEEDED: VIEW A, B & C: Dritz® Espadrilles Wedge Soles Outer Fabric, Lining & Stabilizer – 1 pkg. each (Buy additional pkg. fabric if contrast is desired.) Espadrilles Yarn – 1 pkg. VIEW A & B: See Wedge shoe package for additional supplies. 5/16” Buckle, 1/8 yd. non-stretch vinyl, 3/8” braid elastic For best results use Dritz® Espadrilles supplies

ESPADRILLE Wedge – Series One Instructions Print the pattern pieces for the following views. Go to www.dritz.com to find the wedge sandal patterns.

SHOE STYLES PATTERN PIECES VIEW A

VIEW A VIEWS A & B TOE 1 HEEL 3

VIEWS HEEL VIEW A A & B STABILIZER TOE 2 STABILIZER 4

VIEW C VIEW B VIEWS A & B HEEL 3 VIEW B 5 TOE

VIEWS HEEL VIEW B A & B STABILIZER TOE 6 STABILIZER 4 VIEW B VIEW C

VIEW C VIEW C TOE 8 TOE 7 STABILIZER

VIEW A

PREPARATION – ALL STYLES:

Note: RS = Right Side, RST = Right Sides Together, WS = Wrong Side, WST = Wrong Sides Together, WSU = Wrong Side Up

1. Press fabric and lining. (Do not press Stabilizer fabric.)

3 3 4 Stabilizer Fabric Lining

RS together 1 ESPADRILLES Wedge – Series One Instructions

VIEW A – Espadrilles Wedge with Peep Toe and Sandal Heel 1. Follow PREPARATION – ALL STYLES, steps 1 – 4, using 6. continued pattern pieces 1, 2, 3 and 4. 6 WS Outer Fabric

2. TOE: Pin lining to outer fabric, RST. Stitch 3/8” seam WS Lining around edges, leaving 2” opening on one side about ¾” from wide end.

3. Trim seam allowance of toe diagonally at corners. Trim 7. Shoes can be secured to the ankle with ribbon ties or a seam allowance to 1/8”. Do not trim seam allowance at strap and buckle. For RIBBON, cut 2 pieces of 3/8” wide opening. grosgrain ribbon 27” long. Position as in Step 9 and Trim baste at seam line. For STRAP and BUCKLE: Cut two 2 3 corners 3/8” x 12” strips of vinyl. Lay on top of each other, WST. (Wash Away™ Wonder Tape is a great tool for holding the pieces together.) Stitch along both edges to secure. Cut a 2-1/2” piece of 3/8” braided elastic. Fold in half, matching up short ends. Make a very small clip in the center of the elastic. Unfold elastic and loop over center 4. Turn RS out; use point turner to gently push out corners bar of buckle, inserting prong through hole in elastic. and shape curved seams. Fold seam allowance of Bring ends of elastic together and baste. unstitched openings to inside. Press edges.

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5. HEEL: Mark strap and dots placement as in Prepara- tions, Step 3 on RS of heels outer fabric and lining. 8. Repeat Step 7 to create a second set of ribbon ties or straps and buckles. 5 RS 9. On RS of heel outer fabric, position strap (or ribbon) Outer Fabric between marks on left side of heel. Pin in place following angle of marked lines and baste at seam line. Pin buckle (or second piece of ribbon), WSU, between marks 6. Staystitch each heel outer fabric and lining piece on right side of heel. Elastic and strap or ribbon ends between dots on the lower curve of the heel. Clip the will extend into seam allowance. Baste. Repeat for seam allowance every 3/8” to, but not through, the second heel, switching strap and buckle positions. stitched line. Press the clipped edge toward the WS Buckle goes on outside of shoe. Use a piece of masking along the stitched line. tape to mark heels as LEFT and RIGHT.

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WS Outer Fabric

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Line up toe at longest point 10. Pin lining to heel outer fabric, RST. Stitch 3/8” seam 14. Toe: Place center heel of rubber 14 Pivot around edges, leaving staystitched bottom curve open sole on the heel cross lines of shoe to turn. Straps should extend through opening. Trim the Placement Guide matching seam allowance diagonally at corners. Trim seam center of heel to your size line. allowance to 1/8”. Do not trim the ends of the ribbon or Pivot the shoe so longest toe straps. Do not trim the seam allowance at staystitched point meets the toe cross line. edge.

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15. Place a See-Thru ruler across 15 11. Turn RS out; use point turner to gently push out corners the toe of the shoes so the ruler 1 2 3 4 5 Line up toe at and shape curved seams. Fold seam allowance of 1/2” longest point lines match up with the cross to unstitched openings to inside. line of the guide. Measure down place toe 1/2” from the end of the shoe, fabric 11 placing a pin at each side.

12. Press edges, being careful not to touch vinyl strap with hot iron. Topstitch completely around toes 1/4” from

edge. Topstitch heels 1/4” along straight edges and 5 6 7 8 stitch top and bottom curves very close to the fold. Be 9 10 sure toes and heel are marked as LEFT and RIGHT. 16. Pin the toe points of smaller toe curve to the sole at the toe pin-marks. Align edges of toe with the edge of the 12 sole and pin toe to sole without stretching fabric. 1/4” on straight edges 16 17

Close edgestitch Start on top & bottom curve and finish here To Position Fabric on Sole: 13 13. Heel: Center ruler on heel so 3-1/4” mark is at end of upper heel. Pin-mark heel position at ruler end. Place front end of

heel piece at 3-1/4” pin-mark 1

and pin to sole. Align edges of 2 17. Follow Stitching steps to finish shoe.

heel with edge of sole and pin 3 3-1/4”

to sole without stretching 4

fabric. 5

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VIEW B – Espadrilles Wedge with Narrow Toe VIEW C – Espadrilles Wedge Slide and Sandal Heel 1. Follow Steps 1 – 4, View A, using pattern pieces 7 and 8. 1. Follow Steps 1 through 14 of View A, using pattern Topstitch completely around slides pieces 1/4” pieces 3, 4, 5 and 6. Follow Step 15, measuring down 1” around edge. from the end of the shoe. Place a pin at each side. 2. Follow Steps 14 - 16, View A for ruler placement guide- 2. Pin points of smaller toe curve to sole at each pin-mark. lines, measuring down 1” from end of shoe. Place a pin Align edges of fabric with the edge of the sole at each side. Pin points of smaller toe curve to sole at and pin the remaining fabric along the sides of the sole. each pin-mark. Align edges of slide with the edge of the sole and pin fabric to sole without stretching fabric. 3. Follow Stitching steps to finish shoe. 3. Follow Stitching steps to finish shoe.

STITCHING TO SOLE 1. Cut 3 yards of yarn. Pull through yarn wax several times. (TIP: Press waxed yarn to help make it even smoother.) Thread needle and knot one end. Trim excess yarn close to knot. Begin stitching along inner edge in the middle of the slope, where there is no fabric. (Stitching around the entire perimeter of the shoe will give it a finished look.) To start, insert needle into jute 1/4” down from edge of sole, and then up through sole about 1/4” from edge. (Use topstitching as a guide while stitching shoe pieces.) Pull yarn sharply to snug knot into jute.

1–2 Optional curved needle

2. Hold yarn to left (away from the stitch) and in the direction of stitching. Move over 1/4” and take a second stitch, coming up within loop of yarn. Sharply pull yarn to secure the stitch. Hold previous stitch in place with free hand, while taking next stitch. This is a BLANKET STITCH. Continue to pull yarn tightly while stitching. (TIP: To help avoid tangles allow yarn and needle to dangle after every few stitches.)

3. Start and end each section with a WHIPSTITCH at heel or toe corner. Make 1 blanket stitch in the corner of the fabric. Insert needle in fabric just in front of the latest blanket stitch taken, coming out of the jute directly in front of that stitch. Then make a whipstitch just in front of the latest blanket stitch.

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4. Insert the needle into the jute next to the last blanket stitch, coming out inside the loop of the last blanket stitch. Contin- ue blanket stitches around shoe until you reach the next corner. Repeat the whipstitch at each corner.

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5. When shoe is completely stitched, finish off the yarn. To do this, take your last stitch next to the beginning knot, coming up in the same place as the first stitch.

6. Insert the needle down into the sole fabric on the opposite side of the first stitch, coming out below one of the adjacent stitches. 5 6

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7. Take a small stitch around the blanket stitch and back through the stitch loop. Pull yarn tightly.

8. Insert needle back into jute below the stitch and come up within the inner sole. Pull yarn tight and cut close to sole.

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SUPPLIES & TOOLS FINISHING STITCH: To nish off the yarn, take your last stitch next to the beginning knot, coming up in the same place as the rst Supplies & Tools Needed: stitch. Insert the needle down into the fabric on the opposite side • Espadrille Wedge Soles of the rst stitch, coming out below one of the adjacent stitches. • Espadrille Outer Fashion Fabric Take a small stitch around the blanket stitch and back through the • Espadrille Lining Fabric stitch loop. Pull yarn tightly. Insert needle back into jute below the • Espadrille Iron-on Stabilizer stitch and come up within the inner sole. Pull yarn tight and cut • Espadrille Creative Yarn close to sole. • 5/16" buckle • 1/8 yd non-stretch vinyl • 3/8" braid elastic • Sewing Thread to match • Espadrille Large Curved or Straight Needle • Espadrille Needle Pullers • Espadrille Yarn Wax • Espadrille Point Turner • Espadrille Glass Head Pins • Marking Pencil • Ruler or Tape Measure • Awl

WHIPSTITCH: Reinforce each toe corner point and heel corner with a double stitch. To do this, insert needle in fabric just in front of the latest blanket stitch taken, coming out of the jute directly in front of that stitch. Then make a whipstitch just in front of the latest blanket stitch. Insert the needle into the jute below the last blanket stitch, coming out inside the loop of the blanket stitch. Continue blanket stitches around shoe until you reach the next corner. Repeat the double stitch at each corner.

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PREPARATION: 6. Repeat Step 5 to create a second set of ribbon ties or straps and buckles. Note: RS = Right Side, RST = Right Sides Together, WS = Wrong Side, WST = Wrong Sides Together, WSU = Wrong Side Up 7. HEEL: Stitch darts at back of heel on Step 7 1. Press fabric and lining. (Do not press Stabilizer fabric.) lining and on outer fabric. To stitch darts, bring dart lines RST and pin. 2. Cut patterns on appropriate size lines. Note: When choosing Stitch Stitch from bottom edge to point of Darts cutting lines, consider the width of your foot. For skinny feet, dart. Trim dart to 1/8" and press open. you can choose one size smaller. For wide feet, choose one size larger. 8. On RS of heel outer fabric, position strap (or ribbon) between marks on left side of dart. Pin in place following marked lines 3. Place lining and outer fabric RST. Pin pattern pieces to fabric, on stabilizer side and baste at seam line. Pin buckle (or second aligning arrows with fabric grain. Cut one set with each pattern piece of ribbon), WSU, between marks on right side of dart. piece. Mark ease circles lightly on RS of toe outer fabric. (NOTE: Elastic and strap or ribbon ends will extend into seam allow- The term “ease” refers to a larger amount of fabric that is ance. Baste. Repeat for second heel, switching strap and forced to t into a smaller area.) Mark darts on WS of heel lining buckle positions. Buckle goes on outside of shoe. Use a piece and outer fabric. Unpin patterns and ip toe pattern over. Pin, of masking tape to mark heels as LEFT and RIGHT. cut, and mark another set of each. Use a piece of masking tape 9. Pin lining to heel outer fabric, RST. Sew 3/8" seam around to mark toes as LEFT and RIGHT. edges, leaving 2" opening near center of bottom edge, allowing strap to extend beyond heel. Trim fabric diagonally at corners. Step 3 Step 4 Trim seam allowance to 1/8". Do not trim seam allowance at

opening. Use marked RS Outer lines on stabilizer Fabric Step 8 side as guide RS Heel Stabilizer

WS Outer Fabric Outer Fabric 4. STABILIZER FABRIC: Fold stabilizer fabric in half widthwise. Pin Step 9 stabilizer toe and heel patterns to stabilizer, aligning arrow with fabric grain, and cut out. Mark dart and strap/buckle placement on RS of heel stabilizer. Place stabilizer pieces on WS of outer fabric of toes and heels. Be sure to line up dart markings on heels. Fuse stabilizer following package instructions. 10. TOE: Repeat step 9 with toe, leaving 2" opening on one side, 5. Shoes can be secured to the ankle with ribbon ties or a strap about ¾" from point. and buckle. For RIBBON, cut 2 pieces of 3/8" wide grosgrain ribbon 27" long. Position as in Step 8 and baste at seam line. 11. Turn sections RS out, use point turner to gently push out For STRAP and BUCKLE: Cut two 3/8" x 12" strips of vinyl. Lay corners and shape curved seams. on top of each other, WST. (Wash Away™ Wonder Tape is a great tool for holding the pieces together.) Stitch along both Step 10 Step 11 edges to secure. Cut a 2-1/2" piece of 3/8" braided elastic. Fold in half, matching up short ends. Make a very small clip in the center of the elastic. Unfold elastic and loop over center bar of buckle, inserting prong through hole in elastic. Bring ends of elastic together and baste.

Step 5 12. Fold seam allowance of unstitched openings to inside. Press edges, being careful not to touch vinyl strap with hot iron. Topstitch completely around each piece, ¼" from edge. 2 shoemaking made easy! ™ shoemaking made easy! ™

ATTACHING THE FABRIC TO THE SOLE: about ¼" from edge. (Use topstitching as a guide while stitching shoe pieces.) Pull yarn sharply to snug knot into jute. 13. HEEL: Place wedge soles on work surface. Pin-mark center back of soles. Align center pin marks with darts, making sure heel edge is even with top edge of sole. Push a pin through 16. Hold yarn to left (away from the stitch) and in the direction of fabric and into sole about ¼" in from edge at center back of stitching. Move over ¼" and take a second stitch, coming up heel to hold fabric in place. Pin fabric around curved end of within loop of yarn. Sharply pull yarn to secure the stitch. Hold sole and along sides so heel ends are positioned evenly on previous stitch in place with free hand, while taking next both sides. Re-pin if necessary. stitch. This is a blanket stitch. Continue to pull yarn tightly while stitching around heel and toe. (TIP: To help avoid tangles allow yarn and needle to dangle after every few stitches.) See Whipstitch and Finishing Stitch steps for details on how to

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Pin-mark center of heel Optional Step 15 Step 16 curved needle

14. TOE: Position inner toe point at edge of shoe about 1 ½" up C from start of the slope. Place outer point so it is visually even with inner one. Pin each side of toe to sole for about 3". Ease

the remainder of the toe to the sole, pinning every 3/8". Fabric Blanket Stitch may arch up slightly between pins. Adjust fullness evenly, re-pinning as needed.

Step 14 17. Try on shoe and insert strap into buckle. Determine where hole should be placed in strap. Punch hole through strap with

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M E TR IC 1 awl. Add additional holes to the left and right of the rst hole, 1 1 2 2

2 1 2 3 about ¼" apart. Trim end to an angle about ¾" from last hole.

3 1 2 4 Secure strap stitching with glue or Fray Check®.

Ease around toe

BLANKET STITCHING: Punch holes 15. Cut 3 yards of yarn. Pull through yarn wax several times. (TIP: Press waxed yarn to help make it even smoother.) Thread needle and knot one end. Trim excess yarn close to knot. Begin stitching along inner edge in the middle of the slope, where there is no fabric. (Stitching around the entire perimeter of the shoe will give it a nished look.) To start, insert needle into jute ¼" down from edge of sole, and then up through sole 3