We all have hobbies and some of us have many many hobbies. One of mine is making shoes. I'm always finding supplies and patterns that I either like, or would like to try out. I mostly work with fabric, so there won't be much here for leatherworking, ...
Nothing beats a good book on your hobby. This one is handy to have if you want to make quilted sneakers. Covers techniques and supplies.
Happy Feet!: A Guide to Making Quilted Sneakers
Bog shoes are early examples of ancient footwear and super simple to make.
Tabbed Bog Shoe Pattern Women's sizes 4-11
One of my favorite patterns for a really basic sneaker. I put these on soles, but you can make fabric bottoms for a slipper type shoe.
Aidan Woman Sneakers PDF Sewing Pattern
Another favorite pattern, for a slightly taller boot type shoe, I do usually put these on a sole, but fabric bottoms are totally acceptable.
Teen/Adult Brogan Boot PDF Pattern
Such a good pattern. Make them in fabric or leather.
Boyfriend Girlfriend Oxford Shoe Sewing Pattern- Hipster Oxfords- Instant Download Pdf for Men and Women- WATCH FREE Soling VIDEO
Another boot type shoe, meant to be attached to an espadrille sole.
Espadrilles Stiefel, halbhohe und hohe Boots, Schnittmuster und Nähanleitung (PDF)
At this point, I have been making this pattern for over a decade. Good basic pattern for a MJ style slipper/shoe. Adding a non slip or rubber sole using a light canvas makes a great summer shoe.
Slippers sewing pattern (5 - 9),ballet flats pattern,shoe pattern, with adjustable straps,beginner pattern,easy pattern -- PDF pattern
This is a free vintage pattern for an earth shoe, which is basically a shoe that'll fit either foot until your foot shapes the shoe. Leather or fabric.
Sandals are reasonably simple, and quickly made. Good book on the topic that helps get you started.
The Sandalmaking Workshop: Make Mary Janes & More
Sneaker style soles for shoemaking. Decent price, this company is also on Etsy.
Cupsole Unit for DIY Shoemaking
I'm a big fan of espadrille soles, simple, easy for hand stitching your uppers to the soles, and really good looking. Find a chart to find your size equivalent to European sizing.
Lola low wedge sole
Make your espadrilles even more comfortable.
Full foam cushion
They're just cute!
Small espadrilles soles
A super basic sole, no frills, low price. Perfect for beginners.
Original straight sole - partial rubber
Espadrille sole but in black! (you can dye soles as well)
Original straight black sole - full rubber
Perfect for some summer sandals, or for anyone feeling like some more adventurous boots.
