Molly's Sketchbook: Felt Button Slippers

The thick Natural 5mm Wool Felt that we carry is one of my favorite things. It has a lot of body and can stand up on it's own so it gets my mind working in a more sculptural way. Also, it might sound odd but I'm actually inspired by it's specific limitations. It comes in 12-inch square pieces and in only one (lovely) color and somehow I'm inspired rather than intimidated by these parameters.

We've been talking about making slippers from this felt for a little while since it's thick enough to be used as a sole. Page and I were discussing slipper shapes and ways to put them together when it struck us that we could make a slipper out of a single piece of felt with almost no sewing required. We decided to add on a bright felt button for a fun bit of color and voila, these slippers were born! I am a huge fan projects like this, a clear simple idea that comes together in a flash so I'm really excited to share these.

The slippers are soft and great for any season, the pattern is easily sized for almost any foot, and they are unbelievably quick to make! If you'd like to make your own pair please check out my Felt Button Slipper Project Journal. --Molly

Comments

[Sheila]

How adorable!! I love felt so I will def be making these.

[Ruth]

OMG...These are the best things ever...you are genius!

[milk tooth rain]

cute! really cute! thank s for sharing

[Tish]

These would be great slippers to have on hand for houseguests. Can't wait to try them.

[c]

Cute slippers. I'd like to know more about that quilt in the background. It looks really interesting.

[Nicole]

These would be a great craft at a girls sleepover party!

[Devon Holzwarth]

Cute & clever!! Great project - love that it has so little waste & makes something so practical.

[Brigitte]

Bonjour de France,

Je trouve ces chaussons tout à fait formidables, merci de l'explication, je pense que je vais en réaliser aussi.

Bisous,
Brigitte
http://brigblogbricolage.blogspot.com/
Hello of France,

I find these completely formidable slippers, thank you for the explanation, I think that I am going to realize it also.

Kisses,
Brigitte

[balzac]

These are awesome! You guys are so talented. Thanks for publishing such a wonderful blog. I hope to visit your store someday.

[Barbara]

These are just amazing. Such clean style! I love them.

[Prairie Girl]

Would love to see and hear more about the background quilt if at all possible

[jill]

Cute!
I'd also like to know about the quilt in the background. Did you make it?

[purl bee]

Hi Everyone!
The quilt in the background is vintage. It's a double wedding ring quilt made with solid colors.

There is a free pattern with pdf downloads for a double wedding ring quilt on the McCall's website. You can find it at this link:
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/patterns/details.html?idx=6913

[Joel]

Oh boy, I'm liking your blog a lot! So glad I found it (via minieco). These slippers are awesome. I've been looking for an easy homemade shoe of some kind. Just like the idea of making some footwear for some reason. ha.

[Yasmin]

Very nice. I am bringing your post to my file. Some day I will do it.

[BCOME]

Wow - these felt slippers are great - very creative idea, love it!! Thanks for sharing!!

[Beth]

oh a new use for wool and felt ... this might just be my christmas family gift this year ... thank you for sharing and your blog is lovely ...