April Class: Infant and Toddler Mary Jane Shoes

Shoes made by Good Little Things

Mary Jane Pattern sold by Sewingwithme1

So I have been wanting to learn how to make these for a long time!  I am excited to give it a whirl.  I have scoured the internet to find a free pattern and tutorial for us to use.  We will use the pattern found on the blog Tao of Craft but I think we may adapt it a little when we sew.


INFANT and TODDLER MARY JANE SHOES CLASS
TUES., APRIL 12th at 7:30 pm at Briana Johnson's Home


SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Exterior fabric: 1/4 yard of 44" wide heavy weight home decorator or quilting weight cotton 
OPTION- For walkers: 1/8 yard vinyl, leather, faux leather, or faux suede for soles - {needs to be thin enough to sew with sewing machine}
             1 piece felt for cushioned sole insert- any color to match interior of shoe

Lining: For patterned interior: 1/4 yard of 44" wide quilting weight cotton 

OR if you want a solid, soft interior: 1 /4 yard lining fabric wool felt or soft cotton

Interfacing: 1/2 yard 22” wide iron on fusible interfacing

-Recommended Interfacing: 1. Pellon Fusible Thermolam Plus (Thick, soft) 2. Pellon Apparel & Craft interfacing (Thin)

2 sets of sew on snaps OR 1" of 1/2" Velcro

Fabric, buttons, felt, buckles, ribbon, etc. for adornment

2 quart sized Ziploc bags (for separating pieces) - optional

All-purpose thread

Your basic sewing supplies: 
Machine
Machine manual
Scissors
Pinking shears (optional)
Tape measure
Straight pins
Small Binder clips (optional but very helpful if sewing a more durable sole for walkers)
Hand sewing needle
Seam ripper
Iron
Mini-iron (optional of course, but if you can splurge or use your Jo-Anns coupon to purchase you will be SO happy)
Ironing board (we need at least 1 per 2 people)

PRINT OUT PATTERN and CUT OUT PIECES:

Visit Tao of Craft and print out their pattern pieces by selecting the size shoe you want to make.  

Cut out the pieces.  {I believe the pieces include the seam allowance, but I emailed the blogger to make sure.  If not, add a 1/4" all around the outside of the pieces.}

You should have 16 pieces:

Top shoe pattern: 2 Interfacing, 2 Lining, 2 Fabric Print

Sole: 2 Interfacing, 2 Lining, 2 Print Fabric, (2 felt- optional for sole insert for walkers)

Strap: 2 Interfacing, 2 Print Fabric

FOR INSPIRATION:

I have a major shoe crush on Joyfolie shoes.  I have watched her company start on Etsy and grow, grow.  She will be converting to manufactured shoes on April 18th!  Her shoes are beautiful and works of art.  Visit her website and her blog for inspiration for your fabric choice and adornment selection.

GIVE ME A HOLLER:

Please let me know you are coming.  Would love to have you, just email, comment, FB, call, etc to let me know.

See you on Tuesday!