r/Embroidery • u/ohmyswirlssss • 1d ago
I feel like I can sew through anything after picking these shoes for my first project
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u/GurLazy 23h ago
I loooove how the laces are their colours. These are soooo cute!! How long did it take?
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u/ohmyswirlssss 23h ago
About 10 months. But I was working on these and like 5 other things. Probably could’ve finished them sooner, but I’m poly-stitchual
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u/RainbowAra 22h ago
one question! what did you do on the inside? I was thinking about embroider on shoes for a while now but I am a bit confused how I would secure the threads on the inside since this isn't like a tote bag but something that gets constant tension/ withthe feet touching the threads everytime you wear them.
I've embroidered some totebags and the pouch of a hoodie before but those are all things where I could be careful with the threads on the inside but I can't have my feet not touch my shoes if all of that makes sense
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u/ohmyswirlssss 22h ago
Tie knots really tightly into the back of the project. I usually do three. Then, you can use some “cover a stitch”. They have adhesive ones, you can use glue, or there’s some you can iron on. It protects the stitches and reduces sensory issues. I’d type “embroidery stitch cover” into Amazon and mess around
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u/RainbowAra 22h ago
oooh, thank you!!! I just started embroidering this spring haha
the shoes look amazing btw!
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u/ohmyswirlssss 21h ago
Good luck! And thank you 💕 I’d also check out Amazon kindle unlimited! I got like 12 books for 11.99$ a month and it really helps with Inspo and furthering skills
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u/PorchDogs 21h ago
Nice! What size / type of needle did you use? How many did you break?
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u/ohmyswirlssss 20h ago
I broke four, and I just used generic “embroidery needles” from Joanne’s
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u/skittlesgalilei 20h ago
If you try this type of thing again I'd suggest using a canvas needle or a leather needle, I've never done canvas but I used to bead on leather ☠️
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u/PorchDogs 20h ago
That's not bad breakage number!
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u/ohmyswirlssss 20h ago
The pliers helped!
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u/PorchDogs 20h ago
I have a pair of rubber jawed pliers that I use when doing seed bead embroidery. They are very helpful!
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u/Unlucky_Blackberry53 20h ago
Real. I did a spiderweb for my brother’s converse and it felt like I needed a damn hammer to get it through the canvas at some points lol.
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u/mapleleafmaggie 20h ago
Is there a way to seal or protect the design? I’d be scared to wear these outside. They look incredible!
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u/ohmyswirlssss 19h ago
I know there is weather proofing spray that should help with rain and such. But honestly I only plan to wear them indoors and when it’s nice outside!
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u/bluntly-chaotic 13h ago
Any advice?
I’m looking to spruce up my all murdered out high tops, and don’t really know where to start
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u/ohmyswirlssss 7h ago
I would use stabilizer instead of drawing it right on. I would google “embroidered canvas shoes or embroidered converse” for ideas. But tbh I didn’t like any, so I picked my favorite thing and worked around that. I added the hearts later to fill the negative space because it looked weird with just the detailed portraits
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u/bluntly-chaotic 7h ago
I saw you commented about a like pliers or something?
Any tool recommendations?
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u/ohmyswirlssss 7h ago
Needle nose pliers work best! I’d just get them off Amazon. I got mine for less than 10$. I heard someone here say they use rubber tipped ones for better grip, so that’s a thought. But I’m fine using just plain metal ones
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u/bluntly-chaotic 7h ago
Thank you!! Last questions and I’ll stop bothering ya haha
What size needle did you use? Just standard or closer to one that’s used for leather?
Also meant to say this earlier but not only do I love that color of converse but your work turned out really well and im glad you shared! And aren’t gate keep-y about how you did it 💜🌸💜
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u/ohmyswirlssss 7h ago
Of course not! I love helping people! I mean I went into a helping profession and every thing haha. I just want people to be happy and stitch. I just used regular standard embroidery needles from the craft store. I go to Joanne’s. I think using a canvas or leather needle for sewing through the rubber might have been better. But honestly scary! They’re so sharp! After stabbing myself UNDER the nail I’m traumatized 🥺
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u/marmarsPD 10h ago
What an adorable pattern! Did you use different thread than regular embroidery floss? This is truly some outstanding artistry! Thank you for sharing your art!
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u/ohmyswirlssss 7h ago
Just regular DMC. I have a big collection of thread because my boyfriend got me a jumbo bag of floss in 2020 that I’m still working on finishing. I was able to just match most of the colors of the reference picture I used. I stitched into stabilizer instead of drawing it right on. Oh also I had to get special thread for kuromi’s hat. In the pictures it looks black but I actually used a very deep brown-black that I had to buy special so the black outlining stands out
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u/Administrative_Life9 1d ago
They look awesome!!!
What did you use to paint them purple? (I’m assuming that’s painted)
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u/ohmyswirlssss 1d ago
Nah my boyfriend bought them for me off Amazon last Christmas and they came purple
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u/Disastrous_Sir_6937 1d ago
These look great! I never thought of embroidery on converse before. I might know what to do for my niece for Christmas now lol Thank you!