I think many a seamstress wishes they could make shoes, its a limitation in our field. Not that we cannot, but certainly shoe-making requires a lot more gear, patience and know-how than assembling shirts, skirts and dresses. I am very attached to my shoes. For two reasons; the first being that in my minimalist-environmental adventure shoes are one thing you cannot stop buying. They get the brunt of my wardrobes wear and tear, and inevitably need to be replaced. The second reason is that my shoes come around with me everywhere, they share my adventures, and hold my love. It makes me sad to see them retire.
That said, I made a promise to myself that I would not buy another pair of shoes until I wear through all the pairs I currently own, something like 10 pairs! I actually haven't bought shoes in almost a year, certainly not new shoes. This is my attempt to make one of my favourite pairs last a little bit longer. The holes in the front are so large that the bottoms flap while I walk. I had to sew in a lining just so I have something to attach the leather patch to. Its taken me so long that I think I wont do the other side, as its still a little wearable.
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