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Rope Sandle pattern


JohnnyTarr

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Let me know if you find anything, as I have been looking for one myself.

EcoDragon used to sell hemp sandles, but sadly, they went belly up.

The Gurkees are nice, but made with synthetic rope and are glued/melted together instead of tied, but they might give you some insight as to how to make a pair.

Maybe some of the knot tying rope experts can give some insight here.

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Hmm...

I have a book, buried deep within my collection... If time permits, I'll look for it, but as I recall the pattern for making them is relatively easy...

I think it uses 1/2 to 3/8 inch hemp line.

You start with the soles and make a long oval, sewing it together as you go. Once you achieve the size you need/want, you need to sew in the straps, then make one more wrap of the line for the sole around and finish it off...

Obviously I've explained it in a very basic way... there is some planning involved before you start coiling the line, like figuring out and cutting the straps, etc....

If I had the time, I'd make a copy of the rope sandals I have...

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I've been also thinking about making some very basic sandals. I have the leather and might just rough in some rope. Let's face it, it dosn't have to look great, just be functional like they might have done back when!

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These links are from a site about Jap. rope sandals, the second link is also found on the first link site and is a pattern that gives an idea about how they are made. It might be a starting point. ?

http://www.rhinohide.cx/tousando/yoriaku/waraji.html

http://www.rhinohide.cx/tousando/img/waraji.jpg

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