WARM SLIPPERS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21812, 18 June 1936, Page 3 (Supplement)

WARM SLIPPERS

You can make a cosy pair of felt slippers from an old felt hat, that is, if the hat is a big one, other-

wise you will need two old felt hats. First of all cut a 12 inch square cf strong brown paper and cut an

(By Joan Hodgson)

Made From Old Felt Hats

opening in it 2 inches wide and 6 inches long, rounded at one end to fit round the ankle. Put on a

A—this diagram shows how the slipper will- look till after you have stitched and cat the lining; B—Boy’s slipper bound with velvet: C—A small size made to look like an animal; D—Blanket-stitched in coloured thread with an applique design; E—Flowers embroidered in bright colours make this slipper-attractive

well-fitting pair of low-heeled shoes, then put your left foot through the hole in the paper. Press the paper over your loot and

mark with your thumb nail or with a pencil where the sole of your shoe joins the upper and where the back seam comes. With sharp scissors cut round the marking and you will have the pattern of your slipper for the left foot. Make another pattern the same way for your right foot. Cut out the felt, then cut out the lining—sateen makes a good lining. You should cut the lining a little bigger than the slipper to allow for turnings, then place it face down on the felt and machine round the top. You will then be able to turn the lining right side out inside the slipper. Oversew the back seam with strong thread.

For the left sole take a piece of motor tube and cut it to the shape of your left sandshoe. Cut a cardboard sole the same shape and line with two flannel soles the same shape. Cut soles for the right foot from your right sandshoe. Make the lining for the sole a little smaller than the sole, then machine round half an inch in from the edge with a strong needle and strong thread. Handsew the felt part of the slipper on *° the sole with thick thread, beginning from the back seam. Fullness can be eased in at the toe. There are many ways of decorating these slippers. Here are some suggestions: for a bov’s slipper bind round the top with velvet that has been cut on the cross. For girls’ slippers edge the top with fur trimming or oversew with bright coloured wool. Embroider a design on the toes in wool, if you like. For small children’s slippers it is a good idea to sew little pieces of felt on either side of each toe and embroider eyes, nose and mouth to give the effect of an animal’s face.