Simply Shoes - Let's Make Janes!

Hi Everyone! This week I invite you to follow along as I make Janes and Open-Toe Janes shoes. We've got many shoe patterns on Pixie Faire, and with a bit of practice you will be comfortable making a variety of styles! The shoe bodies may vary, but the sole construction is very similar. So, sit back, relax and let's learn to make shoes together...

In the video posted below, I walk you through the entire process from cut pieces to completed shoes! Enjoy!

Pattern Overview:

• Liberty Jane JANES Shoes - 18" Dolls (Shape 1 sole)
• Liberty Jane JANES Shoes - 13-14.5" Dolls (Shape 2 Sole)
• Liberty Jane JANES Shoes - Journey Girls Dolls (no pre-cut sole)
• Liberty Jane JANES Shoes - Maplelea/Karito Kids Dolls(no pre-cut sole)
• Liberty Jane No Sew JANES Shoes - 18" Dolls (Shape 1 sole)
• Liberty Jane No Sew JANES Shoes - 14.5" WW Dolls (Shape 3 sole)
• Liberty Jane No Sew JANES Shoes - 13-14.5" Dolls (Shape 2 sole)
• Liberty Jane No Sew JANES Shoes - Journey Girls Dolls (no pre-cut sole)
• Liberty Jane Open Toe JANES Shoes - 18" Dolls (Shape 1 sole)
• Liberty Jane Open Toe JANES Shoes - 14.5" WW Dolls (Shape 3 sole)

Resource and Supply list:

• Pre-cut Shoe Soles (all sizes)
• 2mm Foam Sheets - Hobby Lobby, Michaels, JoAnns, Amazon
• 6mm Foam Sheets - Hobby Lobby, Michaels, JoAnns, Amazon
• Cork Sheets - Hobby Lobby, Michaels, JoAnns, Amazon
• 1/4" wide Steam a Seam - Hobby Lobby, Michaels, JoAnns, Amazon
• Heat n' Bond - Hobby Lobby, Michaels, JoAnns, Amazon
• Cotton Fabrics - These are the easiest types of fabrics to find! Places like Jo Anns, Hobby Lobby, even Wal-mart usually have a variety of quilting cotton or fat quarters available. Check out online stores for packaged sets from brands like Moda Fabrics too!
• Middy Braid Trim - Amazon
• Braided Natural Trim - Amazon
• 1/4" ribbon
• 1/4" elastic
• CordingAmazon
• Narrow Lacing
• EyeletsAmazon
• 1/4" Buckles - crscraft.com online doll supply store
• 2" Cluny TrimAmazon
• 2" Embroidered TrimSimplicity.com
• Marine VinylFabric.com
• Sparkle VinylFabric.com
• Pellon Fusible Interfacing
• Hot Glue GunAmazon

Week One task:

• Watch the videos :) and let's make some shoes! 

Next Tuesday  - Week 2: Working with vinyl...