Re: Nike mag patterns with Tutorial part 1 pg 1 post 7
How would I scale it down to a size 9? Is there any math involved?
How would I scale it down to a size 9? Is there any math involved?
If you need the latest patterns, I am happy to send them to you. You will need SketchUp and can then scale them to fit any size. From there, you can print them out 1:1. When I did the original patterns, I used +/-10% increments and they seemed to be close.
If you want these patterns, PM me with you email address and I will send you the SU file.
They look like they're molded.
If I were to take the two halves of the upper pattern and connect the back of them to make one piece, would that mess anything up? Because the back looks too angled and sharp when you make it two pieces. And then once it's all put together I would heat form it to have the right curves.
You can, but you will lose some of the nice curves. When I did my foamies, I started at one end and super glued them about 1cm at a time, PEP style [not to confused with Ganglan style :facepalm] and they are strong enough to wear. Also if you really want a good bond, run paper masking tape in the seam first, then glue.
In fact, the masking tape is awesome for making sure you have correct alignment for joining the upper to the innersole. The shoe will sit flat if you have this correct. With tape, at least you can remove it and re-position it. Not so easy once you glue.
Did you get my email?
Yes I did get your email. So you will email me again with the next update on the patterns? And you you possibly post a picture of the back of the foam shoe?
I have a suggestion for you. I wouldn't attach foam to the bottom of the uppers. I instead would take the uppers with extra fabric hanging off on all sides, glue real insoles to the uppers, fold over and glue the extra fabric, and add some foam under that to add thickness so your foot doesn't go too deep inside the shoe.
Have you not pulled the upper off a shoe sole? The Upper is attached to the innersole and there is often a huge cutout following the shape so to leave about an inch of material. The K-MAG didn't have this and why I didn't do it for mine.