Unexpected way of using free standing lace embroidery
My wedge sandals are made from lovely suede of beautiful blue color and have a perfect fit providing elegance and comfort. But I wanted to make them even more stylish and maybe even striking.
By the way, I was inspired by some of our fashion icons. I was in Macy’s store in New York and found many Gucci shoes with embroidery on them and also Kate Spade sandals that had embroidery. See the images below.
1. Start with a free standing lace embroidery design. In my case I used a design that I have in my collection for some years, I am not really sure what its source is. It’s a small design, chosen to fit on the shoe area without enlarging or reducing. Free standing lace embroidery is not always resized successfully.
2. I used two sheets of water-soluble stabilizer to make the design. A detailed description of the process is here: https://www.ageberry.com/how-make-free-standing-lace-embroidery/
3. After soaking the designs I am left with two pieces that can now be glued.
4. Glue the design. I made a short movie about this. I use for this a glue that can be applied cold and hardens transparent without a need to stitch. After drying it’s resistant to water up to a point so it will resist occasional moisture.
“You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.” – Christian Dior
“A woman with good shoes is never ugly.” – Coco Chanel
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