Create your own quilted sneakers with the right materials and tools. This supply list is designed to help you gather everything you need before getting started, whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker.

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Create your own quilted sneakers with the right materials and tools. This supply list is designed to help you gather everything you need before getting started, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker.

Quilted Sneaker Supply List

Materials

  • Exterior fabric (fat quarter, 18” x 22”)
  • Lining fabric (fat quarter, 18” x 22”)
  • Bias binding fabric (fat quarter, 18” x 22”)
  • Foam padding or batting (18” x 22” or more)
  • Optional reinforcement interfacing (non-woven)
  • Heel counter material (optional)
  • Toe puff material (optional)
  • Eyelet reinforcement material (optional)
  • Memory foam footbeds
  • Lasting board
  • Rubber outsoles

Fabrics (Suggested Types)

  • Cotton
  • Cotton blends
  • Denim
  • Twill
  • Canvas

Notions

  • Sewing machine needle (size 90–100)
  • Thread (cotton or polyester, ~50 wt)
  • Foam-backed lining mesh or batting
  • Eyelets (5mm, 24–32 depending on style)
  • Shoelaces (approx. 48” low top / 63” high top)
  • Washi tape and pen (for labeling)

Kit Components (If Using Sneaker Kit)

  • Rubber outsoles (pair)
  • Lasting board (pair)
  • Memory foam footbeds (pair)
  • Sewing awl needle
  • Waxed stitching thread
  • Disappearing ink pen

Tools

  • Sewing machine
  • Buttonhole foot (optional)
  • Embroidery machine (optional)
  • Steam iron
  • Heat gun or blow dryer (optional)

Cutting & Prep Tools

  • Fabric scissors
  • Rotary cutter
  • Cutting mat
  • Thread nippers
  • Hobby knife & scissors
  • Ruler
  • Fabric clips or pins

Sewing & Assembly Tools

  • Needle puller
  • Stiletto
  • Seam ripper
  • Fabric sealant (e.g., Fray Check)
  • Erasable marking pen
  • Double-stick tape

Adhesives & Finishing

  • Contact cement (e.g., Barge)
  • Cement brushes
  • Rubber gloves (optional)

Hand Tools & Hardware

  • Sewing awl
  • Machine needles (90/14)
  • Hand sewing needles
  • Hammer or mallet
  • Eyelets + setting tools
  • Wood block or steel surface
  • Pricking irons (5mm)
  • Crochet hook or wire hook

Optional Equipment

  • Shoe last (for shaping and structure)
Rainbow Geometric Quilted Sneaker Bright rainbow quilted sneaker with geometric prism pattern, yellow trim, and white laces
Pastel Checkerboard Quilted Sneaker Quilted low-top sneaker with pastel checkerboard patchwork upper, pink toe cap, white laces, and white sole
Blue Botanical Quilted Sneaker Light blue quilted sneaker with botanical and bird print, white laces, and white sole
Pink Star Patch Quilted Sneaker Pink quilted sneaker with patchwork stars, chicken motif, pink laces, and white sole
Blue Swirl Quilted Sneaker Quilted low-top sneaker with blue swirl pattern, black toe panel, blue laces, and white sole
Purple low-top sneaker with bee and floral print, purple laces, and white sole
Magenta Floral Quilted Sneaker
Hot Pink Quilted Floral Sneaker Hot pink quilted low-top sneaker with floral toe print, white laces, and white sole
Lion Art Quilted High-Top Quilted high-top sneaker with painted lion face, floral artwork, turquoise trim, and gum sole
Lime Geometric Quilted High-Top Lime green quilted high-top sneaker with spiral stitching, geometric patches, black laces, and black sole
Rainbow Houndstooth Quilted High-Top Quilted high-top sneaker with rainbow houndstooth pattern, black laces, black sole, and pink floral toe panel
Floral Mule Quilted Sneaker Backless floral quilted sneaker mule with green laces and white rubber sole
Yellow Embossed Quilted High-Top Yellow quilted high-top sneaker with embossed texture, bright pink laces, and floral side panels
Rainbow Triangle Quilted Sneaker Dark quilted high-top sneaker with rainbow triangle patchwork, purple laces, and gum sole
Cleveland Browns Quilted High-Top Black and orange quilted high-top sneaker with Cleveland Browns print, orange laces, and tan sole
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Quilted sneaker with multicolor pastel checker patchwork, blush pink laces, pink toe panel, and cream sole
White Script Quilted Sneaker White quilted low-top sneaker with black script print, black side stripes, black laces, and black sole
Purple Marching Band Quilted Sneaker Purple quilted low-top sneaker with white laces, marching band patch, and white sole
Elegant burgundy sneaker with delicate floral print and stitched quilt-style toe pattern, designed for feminine casual fashion.
Holiday Print Quilted Sneaker Navy quilted sneaker with Christmas print, Santa motifs, white laces, and white sole
Blue Crackle Quilted Sneaker Blue quilted sneaker with crackle pattern texture, beige laces, black sole, and low-top profile
Green and Purple Halloween Quilted Sneaker
Purple Vine Quilted Sneaker Purple quilted sneaker with black vine scroll pattern, sheer black ribbon laces, and black sole
Floral Garden Quilted Sneaker Floral quilted low-top sneaker with green laces, watercolor flower print, and white sole
Denim Quilted Mid-Top Sneaker Blue denim quilted mid-top sneaker with red stitched lines, white laces, and cream sole
Blue Geometric Quilted High-Top Blue quilted high-top sneaker with geometric triangle patchwork and black laces
Patchwork Mosaic Quilted Sneaker Low-top quilted sneaker with multicolor patchwork mosaic fabric, white laces, and white sole
Butterfly Print Quilted Sneaker White quilted low-top sneaker with multicolor butterfly print, blush pink laces, and olive trim

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