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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Polka Dot Big Girl Shoes

Last year I tried making shoes for my oldest daughter.  I tried taking apart an old pair of shoes and using that for a pattern.  The shoe turned out less than desirable.  My little venture into sewing baby shoes (found in this post and this post)  gave me the drive I needed to try again.  I purchased a pattern for the Kids Classic Mary Janes found at Sweet Pea Kids on Etsy.  I also purchased some soling material from their other shop Shoeology.  Other than the material for the soles, I used material that I already had for the rest since it was my first time (again).


I used a cream colored vinyl for the outside of the Mary Janes and a polka dot cotton for the lining.  I also added a polka dot bow to pretty them up a little.  They didn't turn out too bad, in fact they are super cute.  There are a few parts that I will change/do better on when I do it again but I definitely will do it again.  Want to know the most amazing part about it all?


My daughter LOVES them! Liking something that I make for her- now that is a rarity! I think I will make some for my 2 year old next.

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8 comments:

  1. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}May 11, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Lisa, you're amazing! I'm so in love with your sewing skills!
    Another pair of self-made shoes.. WOW!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}

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  2. KathMay 11, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    such adorable shoes! I love them.


    follower!
    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  3. JennaMay 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Your shoes are so cute!!! I've been thinking about making some for my DD...I loved your other posts of baby gifts, too. Such great ideas!!

    Jenna
    www.seamstressintraining.blogspot.com

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  4. LaryssaMay 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I love this idea. Never would've thought to make shoes. I'm trying it.

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  5. ChristieMay 17, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Those are adorable!! I've always wanted to try making shoes, but haven't gotten around to it yet... thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. DoneneMay 18, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    What very cute shoes! Love them!

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  7. SibylleMay 18, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    they are super cute!!! and made from scratch..wow!!! I did my own not too long ago, but I pimped them up http://fun.kyti.me/index.php/2011/04/plain-to-pretty-a-shoe-makeover/
    rather then making them from scratch.

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  8. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionMay 20, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Adorable!! So wonderful and cute! I am visiting from Tatertots and Jello and I would LOVE if you could link up your awesome post to my very first crafty linky party! This is the first week of Delicately Constructed Fridays and I would really appreciate the link!
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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