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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Mocassin

I decided that my current pair of sandals I wear around the house have seen better days, so I decided I want to make myself a pair of moccasins. I looked for moccasins, and I saw a kit for making the pair myself by a brand named Realeather

It didn't look particularly hard, because the leather pieces were already cut and everything I needed to make them was in the package with written instructions. The price was not much. If I were to buy ready-made moccasins, they may be higher in price. So, why not make a pair? 

Here they are. 

I chose size Small, and they are perfect for my feet. The strings that are holding the pieces together were like shoe laces, and I just sewed the pieces up using the laces. It was fun to make them, and it was simpler than I thought. If you sew and know how to ease in the set-in sleeve, the gathering around the front part makes sense. 

I inserted 3/4 insoles for my comfort because the insoles that were included were a little too flat for what I am used to. I am still wearing my old sandals, but when the weather gets a little cooler, I will start wearing those moccasins inside the house.