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How To Make Edwardian/ 1920s Bathing Shoes With Cork Sole

How To Make Edwardian Bathing Shoes With Cork Sole

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make 1900s – 1920s bathing slippers with cork soles.

‘Bathing shoes or slippers were generally worn when the shore was rough and uneven. In 1871 manila sandals were worn, but the most functional bathing shoes are said to have been […] thick unbleached cotton duck with cork soles. Continue reading How To Make Edwardian/ 1920s Bathing Shoes With Cork Sole