December 27, 2006

Finally UNWRAPPED!

the slippers are finally done and on the cozy feet! here 's the family all lined up. finally toes are warm in the ALASKA WINTER! if you look through previous blogs you can see how i got here. the best part about these yummy slippers is the triple-thick layers of FLEECE, BATTING, and FUN FABRIC. sister, mom and dad are all ready to go romping around the house. for a quick discuss on how . . .

a. cut a chunk of liner, batting and exterior fabric all the same size.
b. quilt it together (or in my case swirl it around under the sewing machine for a bit until it all seems to stick together)
c. cut the pattern of sides and bottoms out of your quilted chunk.
d. sew the suckers together.
e. (this is really great!) GET SOME CLEAR LIQUID CAULK (mainly used for showers and the like). DOT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIPPERS AND LET DRY 48 HOURS! this gives you the stick-em that real store bought slippers have on the bottom so no one slips on their bums! YIPPEE!
(and everyone is oh-so-greatful that they all didn't recieve crocheted beanies again this year- haha!)

plus, since this is my main gift for our made christmas this year i thought i'd throw my hat in the ring as my whiplash entry. i'm a bit nervous . . . hope you all like them!

5 comments:

susan said...

i like these and think that even i could make them! cute! stay warm...

laura said...

I love the paisley!

Elisabeth said...

I love those slipeprs! have saved your post, and will definitely try them out when I have passed my exams! thanks :)

Elisabeth

Emelia said...

Liquid Caulk! You're absolutely brilliant!! I made felted slippers for my family this year (they're posted on my blog) and I couldn't figure out for the life of me how to add a decent tread to the bottom. I wandered the aisles at the hardware store for the longest time trying to find "Rubber Dip Coating" that I had heard about some where. The caulk gives a grippy finish? amazing! They look awesome!

Amber said...

YAY! Something cute and easy and ALASKAN! I love finding local blogs! Hooray!