This was definitely the quick, satisfying project that my tired-of-being-pregnant self needed. I think I fall firmly in the middle of the spectrum when it comes to whether or not baby shoes are necessary, but they sure are cute!
Baby H wore these home from the hospital and got lots of compliments. They're getting snug now at 6 weeks.
One day old, heading home
They're made from stretch faux leather from Girl Charlee. This was my first time sewing leather (fake or not) and it was pretty easy. Don't be scared of it! Since it's basically kinda sort of a knit, I used a ballpoint needle and had no trouble.
Since I made the newborn size of these shoes (it goes up to 4T) the small pieces were a bit fiddly, but if you have some patience with them it's a very manageable pattern. I had attempted shoes once before, as one of my first projects, and it didn't go so well. If you have any experience you'll be fine.
I liked this pattern because the shoes are unlined, which means there isn't any hand-sewing seams shut. There is elastic behind the heel and you have to hand-sewn the ends there, but only because there isn't enough slack in the newborn size to get the elastic under the sewing machine. A larger size might not have that issue.
And c'mon, how adorable would these be for a baby shower gift?
And c'mon, how adorable would these be for a baby shower gift?
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