MATERIALS
leather scraps from discarded leather articles, upholstery remnants, or recycled fabric
flip-flops with broken straps
stitching thread, preferably waxed braided cord or stitching awl thread
one-inch-wide elastic for fisher sandals
duct tape
1/4″ double-sided tape
piece of foam core or other material for placing under sandal while punching stitching holes
inexpensive felt for making mock-ups
piece of cardboard for making mock-up soles
cool shoebox
TOOLS
scratch awl or pointed tool
rubber mallet or hammer
sharp scissors
silver gel pen for marking on leather
tapestry or harness needles
measuring tape
OPTIONAL
leather scissors
1/8″ thonging chisel, pounding board and maul
stitching awl, preferably Oxborne haft with speedy stitcher needle
5/8″ chisel for fisher sandal
rotary cutter, self-healing pad and plexiglass ruler, optional
Ecoweld non-toxic contact cement