Sveva’s baby shoes
November 28th, 2008
I’m not as clever and patient as Esther is when it comes to making things from scratch — be it painting, drawing or sewing. Nonetheless, from time to time, I like to keep my hands busy by making little things, but I am seriously constrained by my abilities and so the projects are never something you would write home about.
That’s why I was so happy when I discovered this little baby shoes DIY kit by Crea, a family company run by lovely Roberta and her husband Roberto. They’ve invented these little kits that contain everything you need to make lovely baby shoes for a newborn baby. There’s the pre-cut fabric, the cotton thread, the buttons, and very detailed instructions (also in English) on how to assemble them and also a few suggestions on how to personalise them to make them really unique and truly your own.
It says you need about 2½ hours to make them; it honestly took me a bit longer but I was so proud of the result!
They have a winter and a summer collection, which are available on their Etsy shop, and I really think these kits make a wonderful present for an expectant mum. She could then spend some time, maybe during those last few weeks, making a little gift for the newborn with her own hands — you would be giving her much more than a pair of shoes!
-Michela
Entry Filed under: Baby, For Kids, Kid's Fashion
6 Comments Add your own
1. roberta | November 28th, 2008 at 6:46 am
Thanks so much…
roberta&roberto
2. Esther | November 28th, 2008 at 7:45 am
So cute! And it’s true, when something is handmade it makes it so much more special and unique!!
3. Rosie | November 28th, 2008 at 11:36 am
These are super cute and look like they have a good chance of staying on tiny feet. And they look like they don’t need a sewing machine either – perfect for a project on the go.
4. Simona | November 28th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
When my first child was born, I started making things by sewing (patchwork blankets but also small trousers and so on…). I’d never took a needle in my hands before, so it was very surprising for me the wonderful sensation of create stuffs only by myself (for a long time my creative side of life was singing in a choir). Now I can’t immagine my life without a small moment of creation: buying a lot of books with project and wonderful photos and a lot of fabrics also (how many scraps!), take my needle in my hands from time to time, involve my 5 years old child in some new project. Fantastic!
5. Brooke | December 4th, 2008 at 7:23 am
I am inspired!
6. Eileen | December 14th, 2008 at 1:47 am
Hi,
im from Singapore, I would like to do one for my daughter. How do i get the starter kit ? Pls advice. Thank you.
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