Knitted slaps on a felt sole
Features and benefits
Recently, the popularity of hand-made products has been gaining momentum. Trivial slippers fall under this category. The needlewomen adopted the idea of knitted slaps on a felt sole, as this is, first of all, environmentally friendly shoes.
They will allow you to feel comfortable at home, and the contact of felt with the skin due to the massage effect will have a positive effect on the microcirculation of the blood and a reduction in pain during problems with the joints.
Secondly, slippers on a felt basis - this is a stylish accessory, which friends will certainly envy and be asked to share a secret, where they managed to get such beauty.
Main varieties
Knitted slippers can be both children's and adult. She invariably delights representatives of all age categories.
- Children's slippers are usually made of softer yarn, and for special convenience and to avoid injury to the delicate skin of the children's foot, they are also equipped with an insole. It can be made from both a knitted fabric, and from any soft fabric, such as flannel or fur. Top slippers on the insole for kids decorated with decorative elements, images of cartoon characters or fairy tales, bows, pom-poms.
- Adult slippers have a more concise design, they can be either with or without an insole, depending on the preferences of the owner.
Where to buy
A very rich selection of slippers from felt is presented on sites from the category of handmade, where you will be offered fast and high-quality work to order, including such nuances as color, decor, and composition of yarn. Moreover, at the price they are slightly higher than the factory products, and outwardly look much more advantageous.
If you wish, you can buy factory slaps in any large online shoe store.
How much are
On average, the price of knitted slaps on a felt sole ranges from seven hundred to six thousand rubles, it all depends on the complexity of the model and the amount of time spent. By purchasing these slippers, you can be sure that they are unique in their own way. The cost of a pair of factory-made home shoes is about five hundred rubles.
How to make yourself
If at first glance the task seems daunting, then a detailed study of the materials presented in the network with step-by-step instructions, the process of making slippers does not look so intricate. For work you will need a yarn, knitting needles or a hook, a needle, an awl, a piece of felt, a pattern that matches the size of your leg and a bit of fantasy. Creating slippers begins with the formation of a knitted top, the height of which varies according to the customer. As soon as it is ready, the top is sewn to the felt sole, and the holes are pierced with an awl, since the needle can break without being able to cope with an excessively dense material. Then the insole is glued or sewn together and the product is ready. Optionally, you can decorate the top slippers with improvised material.
Popular ideas
Children, of course, will like knitted slaps on a felt basis, made in the form of funny animals, birds or insects. Ladybugs, bees, teddy bears, dogs and other cute heroes will raise the mood of the baby and help you quickly learn which leg of sneakers to wear, especially if the slippers are two components of one whole - the two halves of an orange, sunflower, etc.
Ladies are likely to prefer delicate floral motifs or slippers of rich colors, pleasing the soul and eyes.
Knitted slippers can be a good gift for your beloved man, especially if made with your own hands. If there is no time to fiddle with needlework or knitting is not part of the range of interests, there is always an opportunity to place an order for the model you like. Motives can be both serious, like national symbols, and playful, like hippos, suits - triples, tanks, or no decor at all. Slippers in the form of cars with backlight - built-in white and red LEDs in front and behind will become a special chic. A spouse is going to go to the restroom at night, and you are absolutely calm for him - he will not get lost!