Homemade shoes

So… there have been a few people in the world of sewing blogs (notably Carolyn, Sue and Jodie) who have ventured into making their own shoes. It’s kind of a natural progression from mak…

Make DIY espadrilles with DIY jute crochet soles & vegetable-tanned leather soles from scratch! With free pattern & video tutorial!

Making Leather Slippers: In this instructable I'll show you how to make a simple pair of leather slippers, how to make the pattern (or use mine attached) and i'll explain some leather techniques. If you already know leather making this might be a bit wordy so just look at t…

A pattern and step-by-step tutorial for making a comfortable pair of house shoes. By Hilary Webb.

Upcycled sweater boots

DIY Huarache sandals are easy and fun to make! These Huarache sandals are made with a cork tile, craft foam & yarn!

Click to find out how to make your own barefoot shoes 🌟Download our barefoot e-book and follow the step-by-step instructions to make your own custom pair of barefoot shoes. If you already have a passion for handmade clothing, knitting, crocheting, sewing and making custom items, then why not try your hand at shoe making?! It’s a lot easier than you’d think 😉

This video is a step-by-step guide on How to make a custom sole for a shoe. It is a complete DIY (Do it yourself) video on how to make a shoe sole. You can s...

An online course that will help you to start making your barefoot shoes.

As regular Root Simple readers know, I've been obsessing on making shoes for some time now, but was not able to wrap my mind around the process without help.

This video is my “magnum opus” – forgive me if the use of that term sounds like I’m elevating myself to the stature of Picasso or Chopin – it’s just the &…

One of the trickiest bits of a shinigami costume from the anime Bleach (aside from the hair) is the sandals. Unlike the quality uniforms that you can order online, the sandals that are available fo…

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The footwear industry always has room for entrepreneurs who will design shoes that are both cute and nonrestrictive to the natural shape of the foot, a rare combination. The first tool needed to experiment with custom shoe design is a shoe last. Traditionally, shoe lasts are carved from wood, but the steps outlined here allow you to quickly mold an amateur last with household supplies. The shape of the last determines the shape of the shoe, so molding one to your own foot lays the foundation…

It’s really easy to make these incredibly comfy leather sun sandals. #Instructables #sewing #leatherworking #fashion #footwear #shoes #earthing

SEW Your Own BALLET FLATS : When people compliment me on my clothing, I love to tell them, "Thanks! I made everything except the shoes!" This got me to thinking... hey, why CAN'T I also make my shoes? I discovered that ballet flats are a surprisingly simple thing to sew! With …