Sheepskin slippers are very popular over the years. And this is not surprising: such shoes for the home provide warmth, dryness and comfort of the legs, regardless of air temperature and floor coverings.
Why exactly from a sheepskin?
Sheep wool is a unique natural material, which, due to its properties, is widely used by humans. Sheep wool fibers have many air cavities, which allows them to maintain temperature. Also, this material is capable of absorbing a large amount of moisture, while remaining absolutely dry.
In the manufacture of footwear, sheep’s wool is also very popular: it is used as insoles and the interior of winter shoes, and slippers are made from sheepskin, home and outdoor.
Sheep wool, due to its natural properties, preserves the body temperature of the legs of a person, which prevents them from freezing or overheating. Absorbing excess moisture, the fibers of the hair keep the feet dry, and this has a positive effect on blood circulation and the health of the legs.
Sheepskin slippers are not only warm and comfortable, but also beautiful, so they should be in every home.
Models of slippers
Modern manufacturers can offer models of home shoes for any, even the most demanding, taste. They differ in colors, finishes and the model itself. Consider the most popular below:
- Chuni, or high house slippers. Chuni from a sheepskin is home half boots. They are made entirely of natural materials and reach ankles in height.
- Home slippers with a backdrop. A very convenient option for woolen slippers. They evenly warm up the entire leg and do not fall off the leg in the process of doing household chores.
- Slippers without a backdrop. Suitable for those who like to quickly dip their feet into the heat and not stretch their backs. Homemade sheepskin slippers without a backdrop are often popular with older women, who sometimes find it difficult to wear chuni or high slippers with a backdrop on their own.
There are a lot of options for finishing the upper part of slippers on the market, taking into account the gender and age of their wearers.
Men's slippers made of sheepskin are usually more conservative: they have calm colors and lack any kind of decoration. For women and children, more varied options are offered: with pompons, bows, fur trim and a wide variety of colors.
Manufacturers of slippers offer a wide selection for every taste. But you can show ingenuity and make slippers from a sheepskin home, with your own hands.
We sew slippers-boots on our own
Before proceeding with the manufacture of shoes for home use, you need to prepare the fabric and make a pattern of the product for an individual size. A simple way of sewing:
- Training. For the pattern you will need cardboard, a pencil or marker, a sheepskin on a fabric basis, leather or leatherette (for the sole), scissors, a needle with a large eye, a thick thread and a centimeter tape.
- Pattern on paper. We measure the length and width of the foot. Determine the height of the boots and take measurements. Transfer the data to a thick sheet of cardboard.
- Pattern on the fabric. We transfer the drawing to the material, while adding 1 centimeter to the seams (as indicated in the figure above). When applying a pattern to the fabric, it must be borne in mind that the fur part should be obtained from the inside of the slippers.
- We make blanks. We carefully cut out all the details of the boots. To make the sole, you need to take leather or leather substitute. As a rule, Chuni slippers do not have a right-left division. If there is a need to make such a separation, it is necessary in the process of cutting to slightly increase the protrusion near the thumbs on each boot.
- Stitching parts. The final step is the assembly of all parts and their stitching. You can use a sewing machine for this. But if the fabric is very dense, it is best to sew manually using a decorative seam.
Home sheepskin slippers will sit tight on your leg if you add lacing in the ankle area. Some needlewomen complement their products with various decorations, which makes them not only warm, but also very attractive.
Chuni slippers for children
Each mother takes care of the health of her baby and in this regard, slippers made of sheepskin will become an indispensable attribute. Baby Chuni is easy to do. The pattern for creating patterns and making slippers is the same as for adults. The only difficulty a woman may face is to circle the baby’s foot.
In this case, special attention should be paid to decorating the product. Slippers can be decorated with various applications, bows or pompons.
Technique of making a pompom:
- Cooking template. On cardboard we draw a circle as big as a pompom. In the center we draw a small circle, the splendor of the finished product depends on the diameter of which. The larger the inner circle, the higher the density of the pompom.
- To make 1 pompom you will need 2 blanks of the template (identical to each other). The patterns are joined together and a thread is wound on them. Cut along the outer edge of the workpiece.
- Between 2 cardboard mugs thread a thread and tie it on a knot. The templates are removed, and the resulting pompom is fluffed and leveled.
Wear Features
There is a common belief that sheepskin slippers should be worn only in severe frosts. This is not true. They are also suitable for summer wear. This is especially true for people who have a cold floor covering in the house - tiles, porcelain tiles. Such materials remain cold even at high air temperatures, and hypothermia of the legs is fraught with negative health consequences.
Natural sheep’s wool removes excess moisture from the legs and can maintain optimal temperature.
In the cold season, sheepskin slippers are literally indispensable. In them, the legs quickly warm up, and instantly a feeling of comfort and warmth is created.
Sheepskin slippers are well worn: when worn carefully and properly maintained, they can last more than one year.
How to care?
Natural wool, which is the basis of slippers, requires a careful attitude:
- Slippers need to be ventilated approximately every 2-3 months. This is necessary so that the hair straightens and “breathes”.
- You can wash your home shoes, but do not use a washing machine for this.
- There is no need to wash a wool product in hot water, and also use an aggressive detergent for this.
- For washing, water of room temperature and a detergent intended for washing delicate and wool products are best suited.
- To get rid of dirt most carefully, it is best to soak slippers in water with detergent for several hours. After that, slightly stretch, you can use a sponge to rinse.
- Keep slippers made of wool away from open sources of heat (stove, fireplace, battery). If they are not used for a long time, then a linen bag should be used for storage.