08-16-2010, 12:02 PM
I've been working on some lightweight sandals for civilian impressions, and worked up a couple of pairs over the weekend.
They're both inspired by the following stele, which is discussed more fully in the old topic here:
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The the Mark II prototype for my wife has a double layer sole of vegetable tanned leather saddle stitched together. The laces are stiched on, but not pierced, so that they can be adjusted. production time was approximately 7 hours.
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The second pair I stitched on brass rings at the appropriate points so that the thongs are adjustable, and took a slightly different interpretation of the art to include the possibility of a heel cup, as I can't bear a floppy heel
In order to speed production, I only used a running stich on this pair, which cut the time dramatically to a mere 4 hours (although the heel cup was fiddly).
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On both pairs the upper attachments were sewn on first to the top sole, and then the top and bottom soles were stitched together flesh to flesh. They both need a little trimming and cleanup on the edges of the soles.
Have fun!
Cole
They're both inspired by the following stele, which is discussed more fully in the old topic here:
[attachment=2:2dz5vm55]<!-- ia2 sandals.jpg<!-- ia2 [/attachment:2dz5vm55]
The the Mark II prototype for my wife has a double layer sole of vegetable tanned leather saddle stitched together. The laces are stiched on, but not pierced, so that they can be adjusted. production time was approximately 7 hours.
[attachment=1:2dz5vm55]<!-- ia1 025.JPG<!-- ia1 [/attachment:2dz5vm55]
The second pair I stitched on brass rings at the appropriate points so that the thongs are adjustable, and took a slightly different interpretation of the art to include the possibility of a heel cup, as I can't bear a floppy heel
In order to speed production, I only used a running stich on this pair, which cut the time dramatically to a mere 4 hours (although the heel cup was fiddly).
[attachment=0:2dz5vm55]<!-- ia0 026.JPG<!-- ia0 [/attachment:2dz5vm55]
On both pairs the upper attachments were sewn on first to the top sole, and then the top and bottom soles were stitched together flesh to flesh. They both need a little trimming and cleanup on the edges of the soles.
Have fun!
Cole
Cole
