Let's Make Leather Flip Flops! - Part 1

[@jimhuskins8506]

I watched your high speed build video a couple years ago. Love it. I am ready to make myself a pair. Glad that you are doing full build series. You do good work.

[@angelh1135]

I really appreciate this series of videos on how to make flip flops. I had to become a shoemaker for my son that has a size 18, 9E width and diabetic thickness of foot. He isn't even a diabetic. I can't find him any shoes on the internet to fit his feet. I like how thorough your instructions are on making these flip flops. Thank you so much!

[@ericgillespie2812]

Wow saw 2 videos and subscribed so fast. Your video quality is amazing.

[@HampTamp]

Thank you so much for making these videos. I will try to make these as well. I have never been able to wear flip flops because the leather between the toes have been too uncomfortable and irritating on the skin so when I make these myself I'll make sure to burnish the hell out of it so I won't have that problem. Excited!

[@mikericcio8926]

Awesome, I hope you continue the build.

[@christianrogers2361]

Could you make the center portion of the insoles out of cork and make it lighter and more comfortable?

[@ericgillespie2812]

Those punches look like they can be made by flattening pipe I have so many ideas! I think I'm gonna try to recycle tire rubber for the sole and I might try to replace the middle layer with a Dr scholls insert...

[@shakesbits5220]

Interesting idea to outright use a factory made insole. I was thinking of sewing everything to the midsole without bothering about the cutouts and then use silicone to make a custom footbed (that should take care of the then uneven surface). I should (hopefully) be able to wetmold the inner sole to the silicone before glueing and sewing it all together...

[@HOLLYHOUSE11]

Hi!!! Oh my GOD I am sooooooooooo happy I just found you!!..I have literally looked for TEN years straight trying to find these sandals....and then I tried to find someone who would make them for me, and I have had zero luck. They are just sandals and they are not hard. Do you think that you would be able to do it for me? How do I get a hold of you? I would love to talk to you! And thank you for this video

[@chrisvalour9113]

Absolutely fantastic video: thank you so much for making this into a series of tutorials. :D

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

This is on my list to do👍.

[@kevinorr6880]

Great. The measurement secret was what I was after. I didn't want generic shoe sizes. I wanted to know how to actually fit my daughter. I'd like to make strap sandels too.

[@MrTTdawgTT]

Hey Dad, why do you not put the seam for the toe webbing the other way around so the round part goes to the web? (I found your tutorials btw!!)😁

[@wornwizard]

I do now ;)

[@MrTTdawgTT]

And I will too when I make my pair. Also... do you need to cut the toe piece? Can’t you just fold it and sew it tight? (Seems like it would make it stronger to leave it but you may have a good reason for cutting the relief lines)

[@wornwizard]

@@MrTTdawgTT You may be on to something. I planned a new version similar to what you're describing.

[@MrTTdawgTT]

I can’t wait. I wrote all this down and noticed only the places I could make short cuts 😂

[@wornwizard]

@@MrTTdawgTT that's the spirit! Good luck! Send me pictures

[@kevinorr6880]

As a matter of fact, has anyone noted, anatomically, where the straps and such should be in relation to the bones in the foot? i.e. the dip where the pinky toe joins the foot, the front of the anklebone.

[@kentison9143]

Here is my question: there are many sellers of starter kits; MAYBOOS, JOPEA, YANGOU, BANYOUR, TANDY, BAGERLA, SIMPZIA, OWDEN, BUTUZE to name a few. who would your recommend?

[@wornwizard]

I've never used a kit, so no recommendation. If you try one, let me know how it goes

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

What about just ordering precut thick leather soles for boots as the mid sole? Then top that with your finish leather then apply and sew on a rubber or textured sole?

[@wornwizard]

DALE thebelldiver Try it out!

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

MakerDad lol I’m the new guy asking. I can get pre cut thick leather soles for near nothing. But I still don’t want to waste my time or materials. Im also thinking about using discarded leather purses for the top leather. I know Tandy leather wants to sell leather but I’m about recycling as much as possible and it not look like recycled goods.

[@wornwizard]

DALE thebelldiver It depends on what sort of leather it is. With veg tan, I can use my stitching groover and have no issues sewing it. With some unknown bonded leather or the like, you may have different issues. Won't hurt to try, and anything should be workable to an extent.

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

MakerDad that leather is a Veg tan and I’m thinking by Tandy after all. I’m trying to find an excuse to use the sole stitcher and make something in the process. I kinda have the component parts but haven’t decided on the top surface leather or the actual sole. What about using real leather; salvaged large purses? And what about it being too slick?

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

MakerDad ii dont want to bug you with more questions. Your other videos probably already answered my questions.

[@MrCanadiandad]

Nice video series. But one question. Why put the seam for the thong against the inside of the foot. Why not flip the seam to the front and have the nice smooth side against the foot??

[@wornwizard]

You can do that, and in a newer video I do it. You could also completely redesign it. Whatever works for you!

[@christianbotello8537]

How did you cut your straps so straight?

[@wornwizard]

Use a steel ruler as a guide for the blade

[@christianbotello8537]

@@wornwizard Wow! Yes! Thank you so much for your help!

[@kentison9143]

What is your table top mad of? The top piece that you are working on with the lines?

[@wornwizard]

It is a Fiskar's cutting mat. Thanks for watching

[@shelbyhanes3115]

What type of leather do you use?

[@wornwizard]

Veg Tan

[@devinchong442]

it seems to me, that you're going through a lot of effort to make 2 identical patterns reversed, when you could just make one, and flip it when making the left/right. it would probably save you time/effort and end in an even more symmetrical pair

[@sawdust3043]

Enjoyed your video. What sizes of leather do you use for the soles and thongs.

[@wornwizard]

7-8oz for the thongs and upper leather layer, 10-12 for the lower layer. Thanks for watching!

[@Mutmut-bj1qp]

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[@dianevargas5940]

I just found your video, how much do u charge?

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

Why is symmetry necessary when they are custom shoes; specific for one customer?

[@wornwizard]

In most cases, people's feet are similar enough that an average of the two works perfectly fine. You can do it differently, and I would if asked by a customer, but my preference is that they match. It makes things easier for me, less to keep track of when they are mirror copies of each other.

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

MakerDad in cases where people have issues Bunyans, arthritis, or defects in their walking pattern or gate does it affect your time enough to effect your pricing; if ; there are obvious differences in the layout?

[@wornwizard]

DALE thebelldiver I'll cross that bridge if I have to. It hasn't been an issue for me yet.

[@cristobalanza678]

Buenas pueden colocar el vídeo en español

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

The guy wouldn’t sell me the cobblers machine I wanted so; he gave me another I have to build and assemble. I guess I’ll know this machine inside and out by the time I’m done.

[@ماجدةمهران]

We want pdf pattern please

[@dianevargas5940]

How do I find you on FB?

[@wornwizard]

facebook.com/wornwizard

[@conradmeyer7613]

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[@gyanendrakumarsrivastav5623]

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[@JohnEngeldal]

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