Yes, the thread is ruby red and also strong so that the sequins are tightly attached to the shoe.

You don't want any loose sequins because when Judy Garland as Dorothy walks or jumps on the set, they won't fall off.

The wooden heels are not painted but covered with red silk fabric for sewing.

The leather heel caps is nailed into the heels and painted.

Our ruby slippers look very authentic because of our wooden heels which is only available through us.

You're not pestering me, I'm always happy to answer questions.

Yes, the sides and back of the heels, as well as the shoe uppers are covered permanently with red silk fabric by sewing them onto the shoes.

Once the sequins covers the shoes, you will not see the fabric, but sparkling red just like in The Wizard of Oz.

Just above the top sequin it looks like you have cross-stitched;
am I right in thinking this provides support?

We have finished sequining the right shoe and attached the bow. It looks absolutely beautiful, remember every sequin is sewn by hand.

The right shoe has been sequined to perfection

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My hands and fingers always feels fine because I like to take plenty of breaks during the day.

To answer your question, it is believed that the ruby slippers on the Wicked Witch of the East is the same pair worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy when Glinda zaps them on her feet.

This is because we can clearly see in both scenes that the ruby slippers doesn't have orange felt on the bottom on the shoes. Other pairs had orange felt to muffle the sound of her footsteps.




Sequining on the left shoe is just as beautiful as the right shoe. There's still a lot of work to do as the ruby slippers begin to take shape.

High quality hand-sewn ruby slippers is taking shape

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