I want to knit slippers, where can I buy prefabricated soles?

I want to knit a pair of slippers. You know the LONG boot like ones and want to purchase some suede or leather soles. Im looking for soles that are one peice with the holes around the edge where you sew the knitted upper onto the sole and I can%26#039;t find them anywhere! Hope someone can help, I%26#039;m looking to make these as a gift.

I want to knit slippers, where can I buy prefabricated soles?
vinyl:


http://www.marrhaven.com/slpsoxsoles.htm...





suede:


http://www.paradisefibers.com/patterns/s...





Do your own search with parameters:


leather pre-punched slipper sole
Reply:I don%26#039;t know where you can get the actual soles, but if you can%26#039;t find them try this.


Get some leather (tandy leather has an online site and their prices aren%26#039;t too bad) and trace the bottom of a shoe in the right size. It will be a little big, but that%26#039;s okay, it will be a little less wear on where the laces go through. Punch holes in the edges with an awl (you can get one at just about any craft store, and use it for jewelry and other stuff later), then sew on the knitting. Optionally, before you sew the soles to the knitting, rub them several times with melted candlewax or parafin. This toughens the leather and will help them last a lot longer.
Reply:I have seen them in Michaels, too. You can also check online at places like Annie%26#039;s Attic and Mary Maxim. They sell yarn and knitting patterns. I%26#039;d be very surprised if they didn%26#039;t also sell these slipper soles.





You might also try eBay. They have lots of crafts supplies. Many folks buy things they plan to do, and then reality hits and they never do them. So, they sell the stuff on eBay, cheap, just to make space for the supplies for their next project. (?!) Do be sure to check there. It might be wise to check in all categories, or maybe in crafts. There%26#039;s a %26#039;leather working%26#039; section under crafts; maybe someone would have some there. It%26#039;s worth a look.
Reply:I think I%26#039;ve seen these in Michael%26#039;s ...





try this link: at the very least you could email them for help directing you


http://www.sbearstradingpost.com/leather...



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