Selficide

Hi, and thanks for replying....I started out following the tutorial exactly, the first small change I made was after I cut out my footprint, when I stared to draw out the big "M" shaped template instead of measuring 1/4" from widest part of foot and around, I did it 1/2" instead, it seemed to fit better because I had noticed that moccasin patterns tend to run on the narrow side. Besides that, I followed the tutorial exactly until I had finished the lower part of the shoe. My next small change was after cutting the small T for the heel, I tucked it in and then stitched without rounding it out. I left the tongue at 3" x 6" and for my uppers, I had measured my top ( ankle ) cut which was 12 1/4" and made a rectangle upper 6" x 12 1/4" and then "X" stitched it all the way around. I used a sewing hole punch on the entire job just because it made it easier for me. I need to add a sole of some type to them just not sure yet what to use....I have read about different materials like Vibram, Goop, and just plain flip-flop soles, just need to make a decision. Any suggestions on this part are helpful!!!

I am relatively new to this forum, but had been lurking around for some time gathering information, tips, ideas, etc....Well I read an EXCELLENT tutorial that someone had posted, here it is http://paleoplanet69...ns#.UVmeVDff4nO and if definitely changed me!! I set about reading it over & over 20 to 30 times before I actually bought my first item and from there I started to get my thoughts & plans together and even after having purchased everything I need to attempt this.......I took a few days off and seriously thought about it. and why it's so important to me to make these. I mean, c'mon, it's just a pair of freekin leather slippers more or less.... My S.C.A.personea is of a Viking ( 794 A.D. ) by the name of Hrothgar Sonfiord. I also have a son 12, his name is Luki Sonfiord, and is coming along quit well with a blade. So here are a few pix of my progress as I made my first Turn Shoe....I plan to add some flourishments to these, or maybe leave them be and just make a new fancier pair. I'm just not sure, there is so much more I want to do to them. Iunno.....please leave comments & feedback, I'm a big boy and can handle criticism!!! Thank you, Robert