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Been threatening to have a go at slippers for quite a while because I have the leather and a bit of sheepskin and at the moment I'm stubbornly walking on holes. I couldn't find any cheap outsoles and I found a cheap vinyl mat with a good textured back and I immediately thought glued back to back would make a decent sole for a pair of slippers.

Draw around feet and cut out. Oversize because I intend to make things easy by sewing and binding around the outside.

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Rough up and glue.

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Work out the shape you want.

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I was very pleased that the 801 skiver took the sheepskin in it's stride.

Top level glued and turned.

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 Feet cut out.

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First try for fit. Cosy or what? That's where we're at now. More to follow.

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How come when you trace your foot, it doesn't look anything like the toe of a shoe? cool project indeed!!

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5 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said:

How come when you trace your foot, it doesn't look anything like the toe of a shoe? cool project indeed!!

I guess a round shape is more generic and easier to do. What do you think about overhanging shape so can sew around the outside? Wouldn't wear em to a party but for indoors or the garden.........

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