summer cottage blue & brown plaid t-strap house shoes

custom made black t-strap house shoes

these are cute square toe indoor shoes in black with t-strap.
i attached leather patches to the sole to prevent sliding on smooth surfaces.

+ outside - 100% cottage blue & cream check cotton
+ strap - 100% cottage blue & cream check cotton
+ inner lining - 100% natural cotton
+ insole - 100% natural cotton
+ outside sole - upcycled jean
+ anti-skid patch - upcycled leather

summer cottage blue room shoes

even though i like modern textile prints i am always attracted to old country patterns and textures from mom's closet, vintage clothing shops and thrift stores. i am always very happy when i can find such fabrics by chance that i run home and think about new shoe designs that would work well with my new discovery.
i started making these shoes during the few days of warm weather we had last week. then i imagined we were spending time in a summer cottage somewhere near a lake or by the sea with the warm summer wind blowing through an open window.
this is the first in my summer cottage series. i'm always looking for more so another one will come in time.

someday next week...

it's been sunny for the last few days so i'm very happy. and other good things..i got this cute red & white check pattern fabric from my sister (it's just enough to make 2 pairs) and i finished a sketch of the next mary janes. it reminds me of spring picnics! i'm so excited to make this t-strap mary jane. i hope i can finish it soon.