This badge bit (BB) is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the wood badge in
textiles.
This project starts with planting the seed and includes processing the fiber/leather, making the fabric, and creating a pair of hard-soled boots.
Minimum requirements:
- Plant the seed: either animal feed seed or a fiber seed like cotton or
flax
- Harvest the plant or animal material that came from those seeds
- Process that material into yarn and fabric or leather
- Boots must have a hard sole
- Must not use petroleum-based materials
- Boots must be sewn, no commercial adhesives
To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pics or video (< 4 min):
- The seeds you are planting
- The plants growing or animals eating the plants
- Harvesting the plant or animal material or hide
- Processing the material into fabric or leather
- Your materials, pattern, and tools
- Show and describe making the boots
- Show wearing the finished shoes to demonstrate fit
You can find instructions at the following website:
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How to Make a Boot
Also on these videos:
https://youtu.be/ENjTdSGIdlwQ
https://youtu.be/8rkERxwG5tg
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