How to: Make Slippers

January 07, 2020

Step-by-Step Slippers Tutorial

Create your own cozy slippers with this easy step-by-step tutorial!

Step 1

The first color stop stitches the placement line, showing exactly where to position the batting and top fabric.

Step 2

Place the batting over the placement line, then place the top fabric on top of the batting.

Step 3

Stitch the second color stop. This secures both the batting and top fabric to the hoop.

Step 4

Carefully trim away the excess batting and fabric close to the stitching line.

Step 5

Your project should now look like this.

Step 6

Remove the hoop from the embroidery machine without removing the fabric from the hoop. Turn the hoop over.

Step 7

Place the lining fabric (we used leather for this sample) over the placement area on the back of the hoop. Use a temporary fabric adhesive spray to hold it securely in place. This will become the sole of your slipper.

Step 8

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine and stitch the next color stop. This secures the lining to the sole. Remove the hoop from the machine without disturbing the hooped fabric.

Step 9

Trim away the excess lining (or leather).

Step 10

Your project should now look like this. Return the hoop to the embroidery machine and stitch the final color stop, which creates the satin border.

Step 11

Your slipper sole is now complete. This is what the underside looks like.

Step 12

This is what the inside of the sole looks like. Remove the project from the hoop and trim away the excess stabilizer. Set the completed sole aside until the assembly steps.

Toe Panel

Step 13

The first color stop stitches the placement line for the batting and top fabric.

Step 14

Place the batting over the placement line, then place the top fabric on top.

Step 15

Stitch the second color stop to secure both layers.

Step 16

Continue embroidering the design by following the color sequence shown in the PDF, or customize it with your own color choices to match your fabric.

Step 17

Trim away the excess batting and fabric.

Step 18

Your toe panel should now look like this.

Step 19

Remove the hoop from the machine without disturbing the hooped fabric and turn it over.

Step 20

Place the lining fabric (we used the same fabric as the top) over the placement area. Secure it with a temporary fabric adhesive spray.

Step 21

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine and stitch the next color stop to attach the lining. Remove the hoop from the machine without disturbing the hooped fabric.

Step 22

Trim away the excess lining fabric.

Step 23

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine and stitch the final color stop, creating the satin border.

Step 24

Your completed toe panel should now look like this. Remove it from the hoop and trim away the excess stabilizer.

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Assembly

Step 25

Lay out all the completed panels, separating the left and right slipper pieces.

Using a zigzag stitch on your sewing machine:

• Join the heel and toe sections of each sole.
• Join the two toe panel pieces for the right slipper.
• Join the two toe panel pieces for the left slipper.

Step 26

Mark the center front of each slipper sole.

Step 27

Starting at the center front, use a zigzag stitch to sew one side of the toe panel to the sole.

Step 28

Your slipper should now look like this.

Step 29

Again starting at the center front, sew the remaining side of the toe panel to the sole, completing the slipper.

Step 30

Congratulations—your slipper is finished!

Step 31

This is what the finished sole looks like.

Step 32

And here's your completed slipper!

These slippers make a thoughtful gift and are a wonderful way to replace a worn-out pair with something uniquely yours.

For this tutorial, we used our Slippers My Love embroidery design.

Browse our website for a variety of slipper embroidery designs.

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