Print off the shoe templates.
Pin to felt, then draw around the outline of each.
Work embroidery in french knots and detached chain stitch (also known as lazy daisy stitch).
Cut out and sew top to base using toning sewing thread, matching dots at centre back and gathering in top section around toe edge to create fullness.
Sew bar in place with a french knot.
Glue the three feathers together down the shaft, smallest on the top.
Once dry tie a ribbon around the base as in photograph.
Glue the sequin motif to feathers, placing just above ribbon tie. |