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Simply Shoes - Q&A, Recap, and Review

Hi Everyone! This week we take a look back and review the topic :) I've included a few questions/answers here that I've collected from FB or comments. I also have a few polls posted below, I'm curious to know if you've made shoes and enjoy it or have moved on to other things! Which shoes do you use most often and what fabrics do you like to sew with the most....

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Simply Shoes - Working With Vinyl Fabric

Hi Everyone! This week we get to look at sewing shoes with vinyl fabric. This may seem a bit intimidating, but honestly it gets easier with just a bit of practice. Of course, having the right supplies on hand helps too!

In the video posted below, I walk you through the process while using vinyl to make a pair of Open Toe Janes shoes Enjoy!

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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...

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Simply Shoes - Topic Overview and Resources

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about shoes!  Not just any shoes, but those tiny intricate adorable doll scale shoes! As with most things at this scale, there are challenges to overcome to master the art of making doll shoes. However, I do feel confident that with a bit of practice this will be easy to accomplish. We will use the Liberty Jane shoe patterns for the demos throughout this course, as well as a few other tips, suggestions, and demos from some of the other shoe designers featured on Pixie Faire. The basic shoe construction is the same for most patterns. We will focus on those elements and by the end of this course, you should have the confidence to any type of shoe pattern that you'd like! So let's dive into this topic and learn the art of making doll shoes.  I promise this will be a fun month!

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Embellishments - Hand Embroidery and Sewing With Beads

Hi Everyone! To wrap up the topic of embellishments we are going o take a look at hand embroidery and sewing with beads. I love this type of detail work because a little bit can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of the garment.

As promised, we are keeping it simple with just a few basic stitches. The great thing is that you can build on this and experiment with a bunch of other techniques to build on what you've learned here!

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Embellishments - Painting On Fabric

Hi Everyone! Today we get to have a bit of fun and get our hands dirty while learning some fabric painting techniques! This is a fun embellishment that you can add to a variety of items. There are many different types of paints and a variety of painting techniques to use which result in a large variety of outcomes - which is fantastic! This is something anyone can do, there are simple techniques and more complicated techniques- you don't have to consider yourself an a painting artist to use paints on fabrics. Of course, if you have that skillset, then you can really take this type of embellishment to the next level! There are some amazing designer examples, just browse Pinterest... Gucci comes to mind, but there are a lot of examples of painted denim and leather, it's all pretty inspiring!

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Embellishments - Fabric Flowers, Lace Trims, and Ruffles

Hi Everyone! Today we go deep into embellishing with fabric and lace trims. I love this type of embellishment because it adds interest and a unique look to your item without adding additional cost. Using what you have on hand to create something that stands out is the goal here! I'm excited to share with you what I've learned!

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