How to Make a Pair of Slippers

* Fabric: 1/2 yard of a sturdy cotton or canvas fabric

* Lining fabric: 1/4 yard of a soft cotton fabric

* Interfacing: 1/2 yard of lightweight fusible interfacing

* Foam insulation: 1/4 yard of 1/4-inch-thick foam insulation

* 1/2-inch elastic

* Sewing thread

* Fabric scissors

* Pinking shears

* Sewing machine

* Iron

* Presser foot: Walking foot or teflon foot

* Fabric marking pen

Instructions

1. Cut out the slipper pieces

* Cut out two slipper soles from the foam insulation. Use the pattern piece or trace around a pair of shoes that fit you well.

* Cut out four slipper uppers from the fabric and interfacing. Use the pattern piece or trace around a slipper sole, adding 1/4 inch around all edges for seam allowances.

* Cut out four slipper linings from the lining fabric. Use the same pattern piece as you used for the uppers.

2. Assemble the slipper uppers

* With right sides together, sew the two upper pieces together around the curved edge of the toe, using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam.

* Trim the seam allowance to 1/4 inch and pink the edges.

* Turn the upper right side out and press flat.

3. Fuse the interfacing to the upper

* Center the interfacing on the wrong side of the upper and fuse it in place. Follow the instructions on the interfacing package.

4. Attach the elastic

* Cut the elastic into two pieces, each 12 inches long.

* Pin the elastic to the inside of the upper, 1/4 inch from the top edge and 1 inch from the side edges.

* Sew the elastic in place using a zig-zag stitch.

5. Sew the lining to the upper

* With right sides together, sew the lining to the upper around the top and side edges, using a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Leave the bottom edge of the lining open.

* Trim the seam allowance to 1/4 inch and pink the edges.

* Turn the slipper right side out and press flat.

6. Insert the foam insole

* Fold the foam insole in half lengthwise and insert it into the slipper, foam side down.

* Fold the lining over the top of the insole and sew it in place by hand.

7. Finish the slippers

* Top stitch around the top of the slippers, close to the edge.

* Add any desired embellishments, such as buttons or trim.

* Enjoy your new slippers!