Circus Elephant Baby Shoes
February 27th, 2009 Posted in Day to day, Internet, Sewing, Special occasionsI have long wanted to try the Cloth Shoe Pattern from Stardust Shoes and when a good friend gave birth to a little baby boy, I had to make these.
The tutorial is great, and I would definitely use it again. I used a Japanese linen-cotton blend with circus elephants that I found at a Danish fabric shop, Malika&Rosa.dk. I can totally recommend it, by the way – even though we all know fabric’s pricy in this country, she really has my kind of sewing shop with a pretty delicious selection!
For the lining I found some white fabric with little green dots, and for the soles I used two layers of baby cord. The little guy is a newborn, so obviously there’s no need for reinforcement for crawling or walking, and I don’t think there will be while they fit him. They looked so tiny when they were done – you forget how small newborn babies are, don’t you? I made a drooling bib to go with it (that was a first, but I drew the pattern myself, and it came out pretty nice, I think) - you can see the ensemble here.
I was supposed to visit during this week, but as I mentioned I’m down with a soar throat, so no visiting newborn babies for me. Therefore, I shipped off a small parcel yesterday – hope I get to see him soon, though!
Tags: baby boy, baby cloth shoes, circus elephants, cotton-linen, drooling bib, newborn, present, stardust baby shoes, tutorial
11 Responses to “Circus Elephant Baby Shoes”
By dana
on Feb 28, 2009
Astrid,
Those turned out wonderful! I’ve been wanting to make baby shoes for a while and I think you’ve given me the motivation (and confidence that it’s not toooo hard).
I love everything about them. Adorable.
By Lisa
on Feb 28, 2009
I am sure they will be a most welcome gift!! They are so adorable in the curcus fabric. The card and packaging is most stylish!
By Katharina
on Feb 28, 2009
super søde sko. Og så et generelt tak: Fra din blog finder jeg altid nye og interessante sider jeg ikke har besøgt før. Tak for inspiration.
By Jeannine
on Feb 28, 2009
Absolutely adorable Astrid, and so beautifully packaged. I am sure they will love it and love you.
By Julia
on Feb 28, 2009
ååh, hvor er de yndige. du er god til de der ting, Astrid. Både til de store og de små. KH
By Karen
on Feb 28, 2009
I’m sorry you’re not feeling well, Astrid! Beautiful work on the gift. I’m sure they will be thrilled!
By CreatureofHabit
on Mar 1, 2009
Absolutely adorable! Love your fabric choices…. a wonderful gift!
By Astrid
on Mar 3, 2009
Thanks, Dana – they really aren’t hard, and I’m sure you won’t have any trouble!
Lisa – thanks!
Katharina – det var altså bare rigtig sødt sagt – tak skal du have!
Jeannine – you’re so sweet – thanks!
Julia – Tak!
Karen – this winter has been crazy with colds and sore throats the whole time. Thanks for the sweet words!
Amy – Thanks!