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:
-
How to Make a Boot
Also on these videos:
https://youtu.be/ENjTdSGIdlwQ
https://youtu.be/8rkERxwG5tg
