No, you don’t need shoe glue to make this quilted shoe kit.  

You may find it easier to sew your upper to the outsole if it’s held in place with glue, double stick tape, needles or locking pin.     

To make a sturdy, long wearing and supportive shoe.  we do recommend a lasting board construction and glue. 

1. Machine Feed Edge Binding:
Using a sewing machine with a binding feed attachment foot, attach the binding tape to the raw edge of the quilted sneaker panel. Align the binding evenly and feed it through the foot,  stitching close to the edge. This method is efficient and provides a clean, consistent finish, especially for production runs. SINGER Bias Binder Presser Foot item # SKU 250066596.01  costs about $20.   REMEMBER- The binding must be bias cut to allow it to bend around corners. 

2. Hand-Wrapped Edge Binding:
Manually wrap binding tape around the raw edge of the sneaker panel, folding it over evenly by hand. Use clips or temporary adhesive to hold it in place, then stitch it down carefully—either by hand or with a machine. This technique gives a more artisanal finish and allows for precise alignment on curves and corners. REMEMBER- The binding must be bias cut to allow it to bend around corners. 

3. Machine Serging (Overlock):
Use a serger (overlock machine) to encase the raw edge with thread, effectively binding and finishing it in one pass. This method is fast and strong, ideal for inner edges or where flexibility is needed, though it’s more utilitarian in appearance than traditional binding. Many newer machine models can create this effect with the need of a special serger machine. 

No, you don’t need to pre-punch hoes into the outsole. The supplied needle easily pierces the rubber side wall.
You may find it helpful to mark your desired stitch length on a piece of masking tape.

How much fabric do I need to make a quilted sneaker?

We find that a fat quarter, 18 inches by 22 inches is enough to make your shoe.
however, you may need more if you plan a special pattern lay out.

Of course depending on the size of your shoe, but a men’s 12 requires 80 inches to make 1 pair.

Here you can see three tutorials on how to channel stitch your shoe.
https://shoemakersacademy.com/channel-stitching

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2hkRNbEd1s
Step 17 33 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAo90AwyXek&t=3090s
3 hours in I start the channel stitching operation.