DIY Espadrille Shoes

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Please note: All class registrations are final; please view our Cancellation Policy and Covid-19 Policy for more information. By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to abide by these policies. Thank you for supporting our small business!

**Registration for this workshop closes on at midnight on Monday 6/10!**

Make your own espadrille shoes in this amazing summer workshop!

In one lovely afternoon, you'll learn to craft a custom pair of real shoes, featuring your choice of custom colorful fabric uppers. You won't believe how easy it is!

In this workshop you will:

Cut, reinforce, and sew the lined fabric upper portion of the shoes on a sewing machine.
Learn how to sew the lined fabric uppers to the pre-made woven jute soles with a special hand-sewing stitch.
Make one shoe from start to finish & be well-prepared to finish up the second sandal on your own!

Materials: Class fee includes all materials necessary to make a pair of espadrilles (woven soles, hand-sewing needle, and cotton yarn) -- but does not include fabric so that students can select their choice of fabric. Fabric will be available for purchase both in advance or before class with a 10% student discount . You will need:

You will need a half yard or fat quarter of non-stretch fabric for both the lining and exterior of the shoes. You might opt to use something sturdy like a canvas for the exterior, but its not required. Fabric such as Quilting Cotton, Cotton/Linen blend, or a Canvas are all great choices
Matching Thread
1/2 Yard of Soft-Shape Fusible Interfacing

Skill requirements: This is not a learn-to-sew class; you must have basic sewing skills and be comfortable using a sewing machine. Our Sewing 101 (or equivalent experience) is a minimum prerequisite to this workshop.

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to select your shoe size before clicking "add to cart"! See size chart above in photos.

**To allow time for the soles to ship to us, registration for this workshop will close on at midnight on Monday 6/10!**

Class Details

Date & Time: Select above
Location: Brooklyn Craft Company, 165 Greenpoint Avenue (here’s where we’re located)
Cost: $125 includes materials to make one pair of espadrilles and use of our BERNINA sewing machines, but does not include fabric.

All class registrations are final; please view our policy for more information.

Meet Your Instructor

Diana Rodgers is a fiber artist and educator who grew up on Long Island and is now based in Bronx, NY. Since receiving a BFA from The Fashion Institute of Technology, Diana has pursued three creative career paths: fashion designer, manufacturer, and sewing educator. Sewing is the common thread among all three.

Most of her days are spent teaching people of all ages how to sew, but Diana finds time to work on soft sculptures, embroideries, and quilts. Career highlights include teaching over 1000 people how to use a sewing machine, and selling her products to MoMA Design Store.

Find her work on Instagram @wonderthreads and dianarodgers.com

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