On today’s episode Vanessa is gather her supplies and materials to prep for her next pair of quilted sneakers. So, join her and chat about what materials you’ll need to make your own pair and what you want to do to get started on your sneaker making journey.
• Quilted Sneakers Course details: https://craftygemini.com/shop/quilted-sneakers-video-course/
• Get the Sneaker kit here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/quilted-sneakers-supply-kit/
Find out more about the class here: https://craftygemini.com/2025/06/learn-to-make-your-own-custom-quilted-sneakers-new-online-course.html
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Other products, projects, and useful links:
• WIP Wednesday #178: Tips for Binding Curves with Bias Tape: https://craftygemini.com/2025/06/wip-wednesday-178-tips-for-binding-curves-with-bias-tape.html
• Heavy waxed thread- 210D (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4khnJIZ
• Assorted waxed threads (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4459bFF
Punch and Eyelets
• Japanese hole punch (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4knsv7X
• Hole punch & eyelet setting kit (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4kEI36I
• Another hole punch and eyelet setting option (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/45g2LWe (Note: Make sure you are getting the “Hole Puncher + Eyelet Pliers” option. I do not recommend using the eyelets that are included in the kit.)
• If you order the option listed directly above then you will need to order two-part eyelets like these. I use the 5mm ones and choose your color option (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4jHM8Gz
• KMakes Acrylic Templates: https://kmakes.com/
• Niagara Spray Starch (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3LbzUF9
• Clipper Thread Snips: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clipper-thread-snips/
• Folding Seam Ripper: https://craftygemini.com/shop/folding-seam-ripper/
• KAI Scissors: https://craftygemini.com/shop/kai/
• OLFA 28mm Rotary Cutter: https://craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-28mm-rotary-cutter/
• Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles: https://craftygemini.com/shop/schmetz-sewing-machine-needles/
• Plastic sewing clips (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3W9J11i
• Mini Ironing Board- DIY Video Tutorial: https://craftygemini.com/2013/06/mini-ironing-board-diy-video-tutorial.html
• Martelli Round About Cutting/Pressing Mat (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/45cVrH8
• Crafty Gemini 5″ x 10″ ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
• Sewing Machine needles: https://craftygemini.com/shop/schmetz-sewing-machine-needles/
• More must-have beginner sewing supplies: https://craftygemini.com/2016/05/must-sewing-supplies-beginners.html
• OLFA 45mm Rotary Cutter: https://craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-45mm-rotary-cutter/
• Iron I use (1800 watts/ affiliate link): https://amzn.to/491uAkF
• Modern American Vintage Tailors Clapper: https://modernamericanvintage.com/products/clappers
• Small Tailors Clapper: https://craftygemini.com/shop/small-tailors-clapper/
• JUKI LB5020 Sewing machine (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/468SnNu
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