2 Banana Peels

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My slippers are probably the item in my wardrobe that gets worn the most. They are on my feet constantly the entire time I am in the house.

About a year ago, I drafted a slipper pattern that works for me. I made one pair that was a little too tight, then got it right with the second pair. Yesterday, I took apart one of that pair to make myself some new slippers.

I used some scraps that I had around. The upper is a purple cotton velvet in an upholstery weight, lined with polar fleece. The sole is leather salvaged from a leather jacket that I bought at a tag sale ages ago. The insole is 2 layers of wool. There’s a wool melton left over from a cape that I made, and cashmere salvaged from socks. I love cashmere socks, but they just don’t last. When the feel are entirely worn through, I save the rest for other projects, like this one.

Here's the "before" picture of my old slippers

Here's the slipper after I've been wearing it for a year or so.

leather soles

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