How to Make Quilted Sneakers

How To Make Quilted Sneakers

Ready to turn your love of quilting into wearable art?

In How To Make Quilted Sneakers, veteran shoe designer Wade Motawi and footwear entrepreneur Andrea Motawi show you exactly how to design and build colorful, comfortable, one-of-a-kind sneakers—right from home.

Whether you’re a quilter looking for a new creative challenge or a sewing enthusiast ready to step into shoemaking, this step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process—from fabric selection and quilting techniques to assembly, outsole bonding, eyelets, and professional finishing touches.

Inside this book, you’ll learn:

 How to design your own custom quilted sneakers
 The difference between three-layer and double-layer construction
 How to quilt for structure, durability, and style
 Techniques for installing heel counters and toe puffs
 How to add binding or turned seams for a polished look
 Professional shoemaking tips used in real footwear factories
 How to customize with embroidery, appliqué, screen printing, and bold stitching

With clear instructions, detailed photos, and expert guidance, this book bridges the gap between quilting and shoemaking. You’ll gain real footwear construction knowledge while creating fun, fashionable sneakers you can proudly wear—or gift.

You don’t need to be a professional shoemaker. You just need basic sewing skills, creativity, and the willingness to try something new.

Make sneakers that are:
• Comfortable
• Durable
• Functional
• Completely unique

Create high-tops or low-tops. Go bold or minimalist. Add colorful bindings, custom laces, eyelets, and embroidery. The only limit is your imagination.

If you’ve ever wanted to make shoes from scratch, this is your step-by-step roadmap.

Your next favorite pair of sneakers isn’t in a store.
It’s in your sewing room.