Macramé: Decorate Your Slippers and Sandals
A course by Isabel Vidal (Macramé Compostela) , Textile Artist and Macramé Specialist
Joined February 2020
Make your designs a reality by experimenting with different knots to create unique decorative pieces
Joined February 2020
A simple shoelace, together with your creativity, can lead to becoming an amazing fashion piece. Textile artist Isabel Vidal, an expert in macramé who has worked with brands like Wild West, shows you how to braid cord and experiment freely with your ideas.
In this course, learn how to design and decorate original pieces using macramé. Create unique sneakers and sandals that reflect your personality using different types of knots.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 5 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (82)
- 2,150 students
- 13 lessons (1h 38m)
- 5 downloads
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
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- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create sneakers and sandals with original designs using macramé.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For anyone who wants to explore their creativity through macramé.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is needed; just a desire to experiment with macramé..
Regarding materials, you’ll need a cotton cord, a clip folder, a comb, a needle and thread, a tape measure, a jute base, and fabric adhesive.
Reviews
Isabel Vidal (Macramé Compostela)
A course by Isabel Vidal (Macramé Compostela)
Isabel Vidal is a textile artist specializing in macramé. She is the creator of Macramé Compostela, her own brand of interior decor, fashion, and accessories. She has worked for companies including Wild West and leading wedding magazines.
Always adjusting to the latest fashion trends, Isabel looks to adapt contemporary macramé techniques suited to current aesthetic tastes, combining fabrics and colors to explore new ideas.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
Materials and Knots
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Materials and Tools
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Stitch Sampler: Basic Knots
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Stitch Sampler: Other Knots
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Inspiration and Choice of Color Palette
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U3
Creation of Slippers and Sandals
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How to Choose the Base of the Sandal and the Shoe
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How to Knit the Slipper
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How to Knit the Sandal 1
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How to Knit the Sandal 2
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U4
Applications and Recommendations
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Sandals / Slippers Care
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Other Apps
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FP
Final project
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Macramé: Decorate Your Slippers and Sandals
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FAQs
Macramé is a handcrafted knotting technique perfect for creating personalized decorative items and fashion accessories like tapestries, curtains, and footwear.
The course is designed for those with basic macramé knowledge but explains fundamental knots step-by-step, making it suitable for anyone eager to learn.
You’ll need cotton rope, scissors, a tape measure, a sneaker or sandal base, a needle and thread for details, and a binder clip to hold your work in place.
You’ll learn how to choose materials, tie basic and advanced knots, create and customize footwear, design decorative tapestries, and apply color palettes inspired by trends and nature.
You’ll discover how to pick the right bases, prepare and knot cords decoratively, and attach your handcrafted weaving to footwear for unique, lasting designs.
The course covers lark’s head, square, spiral, bobble, festoon, rope, half hitch, and other knot variations to build professional-looking structures and finishes.
Cotton rope can be found at haberdasheries, craft stores, online suppliers, or specialty shops that sell textile materials for crafts.
Me encantó! Está muy fácil de seguir y me dio muchas ideas para darle un toque especial a zapatos y pantuflas que ya me parecen aburridos. gracias!
Concreto y bien explicado, recomiéndo para principiantes
¡El curso está muy chévere! Explicaciones claras y grandes ideas para personalizar mis cosas.
eccellente corso. spiegato bene
Excelente curso. Muy bien explicado