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black derbys, and some tights

19/04/201625/05/2016 Carolynsewing, shoes38 Comments on black derbys, and some tights

Hello! We’re Carolyn’s feet; don’t know if we’ve been introduced yet, but hi there!!  We’re here today to model some more shoes that she’s made… *sigh* yep, we’ve managed to avoid too much of her self-made nonsense for years and years…

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don’t let the grass grow under your feet

03/04/201610/04/2016 Carolynshoes34 Comments on don’t let the grass grow under your feet

I’ve made some rather funny sandals.  Grassy, you know.  What, isn’t that normal?  Well, you know, you see some materials, you get an idea and you’ve just got to run with it.   🙂 Cassie brought some small pieces of fake grass…

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sheeplefeet

31/03/201601/04/2016 Carolynsewing, shoes13 Comments on sheeplefeet

Baa-aa-aa! So, I was thinking of calling these Uggspadrilles.  You know… uggs? espadrilles?  Haha. YeeeeeeeeaNo. Anyway.  I’m fulfilling a need for some slop-around-the-house winter footwear.  All winter, I usually LIVE in my sheepskin ugg boots at home.  I wanted, nay, needed something like…

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paprika suede desert boots

29/03/201629/03/2016 Carolynsewing, shoes, Uncategorized83 Comments on paprika suede desert boots

I’ve made some boots!  or kind of like, shoe-boots, really.  Desert boots. Ok, I have to be honest; I’m so proud of these I think I might just explode with happiness!!!  Finally, a pair of winter shoes in which I…

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better black shoes

22/03/201623/03/2016 Carolynsewing, shoes25 Comments on better black shoes

So, black Oxford shoes, mark 2.  This version was made with the help of my beautiful new lasts!  Or I guess I should say, old lasts?  ha. Design, my own, based upon a classic Oxford shoe style.  My tutorial on…

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yellow shoes

21/03/201621/03/2016 Carolynshoes48 Comments on yellow shoes

Some crazy yellow-tape shoes! I was inspired by Melanie, and I always find that lady inspiring!… she commented how she thought the taped mummy shoes in my shoe pattern making post could be called finished, and I just kinda though…

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black Oxford shoes, with pinking

10/03/201619/03/2016 Carolynsewing, shoes, Uncategorized32 Comments on black Oxford shoes, with pinking

I’ve made another pair of shoes.  They’re a bit shonky, dodgy and clutsy, and clearly home-made, particularly those rough n’ ready heels, but y’know what?  I LOVE THEM!!! Pattern; classic Oxford shoe style, drafted by myself; my tutorial for drafting your…

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how to make your own shoe pattern

04/03/201604/03/2016 Carolynshoes19 Comments on how to make your own shoe pattern

I thought I’d share my method for making my own shoe pattern, in case it helps anyone else interested in self-cobbling? is that even a word??   This is for if you don’t have access to a last or haven’t bought any special…

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