Supplies to make Barefoot Toddler Sandals

I made two types of Barefoot Soft Leather Sandals for our toddler - Sandal Type 1 & Sandal Type 2.

This is a list of supplies I used to make these sandals and my recommendations.

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Explore Sandal 1 & Sandal 2 - Bundle Package & Youtube Tutorial

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You can visually see the recommended supplies in the Youtube video

List of Supplies:

1. Soft, thin leather - like lamb skin or similar. I got mine from Tandy Leather.

2. Rubber Crepe - I recommend a darker colour, but I was limited for choice. I used a 3mm rubber crepe from Tandy Leather.

3. Home Sewing machine - I use a Singer Sewing machine that I bought 2nd hand

4. Leather Sewing Needle (Highly Recommended) - You can get it on Amazon or from Tandy Leather.

5. Separate Scissors for cutting leather & rubber crepe so you don't blunt your sewing scissors.

6. Thread to match your leather - Used Polyester Singer Thread and I have a pack of threaded Singer Bobbins.

7. Sewing clips - One of the best sewing purchases I made that made lift easier! Especially this project.

8. Fabric pen - I used this blue one and this white one

9. Velcro - Hook and Loop Style - I used this 1inch black one

10. Elastic - I used this .95cm Braided one

11. Contact Cement Glue - For a non toxic / no odour one - I used the Aquilim one.

12. Suede stick-on for non-slip (optional) - these are the ones I used

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Hope this is valuable on your barefoot journey :)

Carmen

⚠️ Safety Reminder

Before use, inspect the sandals for secure stitching and sole attachment. Reinforce any weak spots and ensure a safe fit.