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Posted by robb on April 19, 2008, 9:05 pm
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> On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:08:33 -0400, robb wrote:
> > So i am still experimenting with making soft shoes for
> > baby/toddlers.
> > One type of shoe i was trying to use (weft / double knit -
> > interlock ?) and so it stretches more on width than the
length i
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> > could not figure out what would be the best stretch
orientation
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> > for some thing like an soe shape ?
> > stretch across foot width or stretch from toe to heel ?
> > both have problems whe i try to create a finished seam that
is
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> > visible on top of the foot.
> > Example: think ballet shoes with big cutout in the front top
.
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> > When i try to clean finish this visible seam with something
like
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> > a rolled hem or binding i get curling or scalloping on either
the
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> > sides or the front part ? depending on the stretch direction.
> > Any advice help on solving this dilema ?
> Err, no help directly on your problem, but I've had some
success using a
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> soft kid material for doll shoes. I used a fairly narrow silk
bias binding
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> around the top of the shoe, hand stitched in place.
> Thinking about the size, have you considered checking at your
local
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> library, see if they can get hold of a book on making doll
shoes? I'm
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> guessing at that age the shoes will be more for covering than
for walking,
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> so doll style shoes might fit the bill.
> --
> Richard - The older I get, the better I used to be!
Thanks Richard,
yes they are for covering but i intend for them to be functional
as well.
stylish but functional shoes for early walker/cruisers.
I am essentially just trying to make stylish soft sole shoes and
I want the sole to protect the bottom of the feet.
I am experimenting with different materials and designs etc.,
different things from leather to a durable poly/vinyl etc
I'll look for the book,
Thanks again
robb
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> baby/toddlers.
>
> One type of shoe i was trying to use (weft / double knit -
> interlock ?) and so it stretches more on width than the length i
> could not figure out what would be the best stretch orientation
> for some thing like an soe shape ?
>
> stretch across foot width or stretch from toe to heel ?
>
> both have problems whe i try to create a finished seam that is
> visible on top of the foot.
>
> Example: think ballet shoes with big cutout in the front top .
> When i try to clean finish this visible seam with something like
> a rolled hem or binding i get curling or scalloping on either the
> sides or the front part ? depending on the stretch direction.
>
> Any advice help on solving this dilema ?