Bowling shoe cover pattern
03-10-2015, 08:54 AM
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Bowling shoe cover pattern
I am trying to locate a pattern for bowling shoe covers to be worn over the shoe to prevent stepping in water at the snack bar or restroom. Does anyone have a link for such a pattern? Thank you!
03-10-2015, 11:03 AM
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I have never seen such a pattern, but they should be fairly easy to make. This web page has several free slipper patterns. Perhaps one of those can be modified to do what you want it to. http://www.sewingfreebies.com/slipper.html
Years ago, when I was bowling, you could buy a half cover that slipped on over the sole but not the heel and covered half of the top of your foot. It had an elastic piece that went behind the heel to hold it in place. It sort of looked like those new pot holders that are just 2 pieces and fit right over the end of your fingers.
Another idea would be to get some of the doctor's covers for their shoes and modify it to fit a bowling shoe. The doctor's shoes aren't enough protection, but would show you how to start.
Years ago, when I was bowling, you could buy a half cover that slipped on over the sole but not the heel and covered half of the top of your foot. It had an elastic piece that went behind the heel to hold it in place. It sort of looked like those new pot holders that are just 2 pieces and fit right over the end of your fingers.
Another idea would be to get some of the doctor's covers for their shoes and modify it to fit a bowling shoe. The doctor's shoes aren't enough protection, but would show you how to start.
03-11-2015, 07:24 PM
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Take your most comfortable shoes, trace around them, add three inches around the entire pattern, and add a casing to the edges for elastic to hold them on? You could use terry cloth, canvas, prequilted fabric, an old quilt from a thrift store, etc. and they would be washable just in case.
03-12-2015, 07:01 AM
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I always used the rented shoes at the bowling alley. If you want to keep your shoes clean from water, I would make them out of some waterproof fabric that you can find in the Home Dec department at any chain store.
03-12-2015, 08:10 AM
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Thank you!
Originally Posted by Barb in Louisiana
I have never seen such a pattern, but they should be fairly easy to make. This web page has several free slipper patterns. Perhaps one of those can be modified to do what you want it to. http://www.sewingfreebies.com/slipper.html
Years ago, when I was bowling, you could buy a half cover that slipped on over the sole but not the heel and covered half of the top of your foot. It had an elastic piece that went behind the heel to hold it in place. It sort of looked like those new pot holders that are just 2 pieces and fit right over the end of your fingers.
Another idea would be to get some of the doctor's covers for their shoes and modify it to fit a bowling shoe. The doctor's shoes aren't enough protection, but would show you how to start.
Years ago, when I was bowling, you could buy a half cover that slipped on over the sole but not the heel and covered half of the top of your foot. It had an elastic piece that went behind the heel to hold it in place. It sort of looked like those new pot holders that are just 2 pieces and fit right over the end of your fingers.
Another idea would be to get some of the doctor's covers for their shoes and modify it to fit a bowling shoe. The doctor's shoes aren't enough protection, but would show you how to start.
03-12-2015, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
I always used the rented shoes at the bowling alley. If you want to keep your shoes clean from water, I would make them out of some waterproof fabric that you can find in the Home Dec department at any chain store.
03-15-2015, 07:59 AM
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Grab some shower caps and rip apart and use for a pattern. Works for me as I have a friend who allows no shoes on in the house and friends who need shoes on for ambulation. Best of all worlds.
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