torstai 17. kesäkuuta 2010

Riding boots and a whip...

Well, my daughter ask if I could do mini riding boots and a whip for her dressage coach and I (stupid) said yes...

I can assure you that it's not the wisest thing to try to do boots as the first ever mini shoes. And especially without any pattern.  Well, they look quite ok, the best that I can do - the toe part is the most difficult one, I think that the leather should be stretched to the round shape but as these boots are made from artificial leahter, not a possibility. Thankfully the whip was easier to make, it's flexible so her coach can use it :D
Should go to bed as I have to take the kids to the airport at 4.30 am, in a 4 and half hours actually :D Or I don't know if it would be smarter to stay awake until then. Now off to finish the last load of laundry.
Lähettänyt klo

8 kommenttia:

  1. Flora18. kesäkuuta 2010 klo 0.52

    I think you both got off thee dearly, as always. Given the difficulties, have achieved excellent results (are you sure that the one in the photo is a whip and not a magic wand?)...
    A big hug, until Monday I can not see the blog and already I miss you all!
    Flora

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  2. Margaret18. kesäkuuta 2010 klo 1.33

    As would be expected they look very good Ira, I'm thinking Flora may be right about the magic wand.

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  3. Glenda18. kesäkuuta 2010 klo 3.29

    OMG trying boots first!! You don't do things by half, do you!!? And what a success! - Hurricane Ira strikes again!! ;)

    Have you seen Marc Carlson's site with patterns of historical footwear?
    http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/shoe/SHOEHOM3.HTM

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  4. Sans!18. kesäkuuta 2010 klo 6.28

    Thanks Glenda, for the link!! Pretty amazing site!

    Ira, what a great job, even if this is your 10th time! Those boots are very convincing!

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  5. The Old Maid18. kesäkuuta 2010 klo 9.03

    Didn't you say you wouldn't have the time for minis lately??;) Great boots and the whip!There is always a problem with artificial leather, it never is soft enough. And you're saying it was the first time you made them, my Dear?! I cannot believe it anyway!:D

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  6. Eva18. kesäkuuta 2010 klo 10.46

    Well, I think that the boots are great, It has been very difficult to make ones. You can be very proud :)

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  7. Merry Jingle18. kesäkuuta 2010 klo 10.50

    Thank you all :) I just couldn't stand the toe part of these boots, so new ones to be done :) I'll give those to my friends daughter, who want's to do a dollhouse :) And thanks Glenda for the link :)

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  8. nikkinikkinikki7223. kesäkuuta 2010 klo 18.49

    Really clever. you even have the matal bit at the back! Ive tried to make shoes with leather and failed, these really are lovely!

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