I trade in both worlds

Xu Ziqing couldn't believe how he suddenly received so much attention.

She opened the comments and read them one by one:

[I really envy those who are skillful with their hands. It would be great if I could do it, but unfortunately I have weak hands. ]

[This is the true spirit of craftsmanship, every stitch and every thread is full of warmth. ]

【Watching this video, it seems like I’m back in my childhood, when my mother made shoes for me stitch by stitch. 】

[Although modern technology is advanced, handicrafts like this are more touching. I hope this traditional craft can be passed down. ]

[These shoes look so comfortable, I want to have a pair too. ]

[I cried after watching this, and it reminded me of when my grandma also made cloth shoes for me when I was a child. That warmth is irreplaceable by any famous brand.]

[In this fast-paced era, it is so precious to be able to see such a scene of slow and meticulous work. 】

【Watching the production process of this pair of cloth shoes, I seem to be able to feel the power of inheritance. 】

[In this day and age, there are still people willing to slow down and make a pair of shoes with care. I am so touched. 】

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Netizens left messages one after another, some recalled the heartwarming stories between themselves and their families, some praised Xu Xu's craftsmanship, and more people were moved by the emotions behind this traditional handicraft.

Many young people also said that they wanted to learn this craft, but unfortunately they couldn’t find a way to learn it and didn’t know where to learn it.

Xu Ziqing looked at these comments, holding the cloth shoes that Xu Xu had made yesterday, and an idea came to his mind.

She wants to shoot a teaching video to teach netizens how to make thousand-layer-soled shoes by themselves.

Just as she was immersed in her thoughts, the door was gently pushed open and Xu Xu walked in.

Xu Ziqing looked at her with a smile.

Xu Xu paused: "Sister Qing, why are you looking at me like that?"

Xu Ziqing's eyes sparkled with excitement: "Xu Xu, do you think we can make a teaching video together to teach everyone how to make shoes with thousand-layer soles? This way, we can pass on the craft and allow more people who want to learn how to make shoes."

Hearing this, Xu Ziqing asked curiously, "Why do you suddenly want to teach people how to make shoes?"

"After you posted the video of you making shoes yesterday, you received a lot of attention from netizens. Many netizens said they wanted to learn but couldn't find a way to learn, so they came up with this idea."

As he spoke, Xu Ziqing excitedly picked up his phone, opened the comments, and handed it to Xu Xu: "Take a look at these comments."

Hearing this, Xu Xu curiously picked up his phone and started looking at it: "Wow, so many comments."

The two of them put their heads close together, squinting their eyes as they read and replied to the comments.

Only after seeing enough did the two of them continue to discuss how to shoot a teaching video with satisfaction.

Xu Ziqing lay directly on the sofa, staring at the ceiling and said: "Thousand-layer sole shoes carry the memories of several generations. It's time to give them a new life in the new era. However, we have to plan carefully how to make the video both interesting and practical."

She didn't understand what Xu Ziqing said. She only knew how to make shoes: "Should we start by preparing the materials?"

"Material?" Xu Ziqing asked in confusion, "Are there any requirements for the fabric used to paste the soles?"

Xu Xu said affirmatively: "That's for sure. The soles of shoes are usually made of cotton or linen."

"I thought any fabric would do."

Xu Xu shook his head and suggested, "In fact, we can start from the selection of materials, such as choosing fabrics and threads. Each step should be explained in detail so that everyone can understand why these materials are chosen."

Xu Ziqing added: "Tools are also important, such as the choice of needles."

"Okay, I'll prepare the materials, and you tell me what to do and how to do it." Xu Xu nodded in agreement.

"Okay, let me think about what content I should shoot." Xu Ziqing began to think about how to shoot this teaching video.

As she thought, she said to herself: "We can divide it into several parts. The first part is the selection of materials and tools, and the process of making the soles."

"The second part is the cutting and stitching of the upper, and the third part is the overall assembly. Each step must be demonstrated in slow motion with text commentary to ensure that the audience can see every detail clearly."

After a moment, he continued: "You can also add some tips, such as how to handle the edges of fabrics to prevent fraying, or how to adjust the size to suit different foot shapes, to make the video more intimate and practical."

"Oh, and we also need to add the method of measuring the size, so put it in the first part."

Xu Xu gave her a thumbs up and said, "Great! When do we start filming?"

"Wait a minute, I still need to sort out the process, list the detailed script, and then record it step by step."

After a few busy days, Xu Ziqing had prepared the script, and Xu Xu began to make the thousand-layer sole according to the script.

"Dear viewers, welcome to our 'Thousand-layer Appointment' tutorial video! Today, we will teach you how to make shoes with thousand-layer soles."

"First, we need to prepare the materials." Xu Xu said as he placed the necessary materials on the table: "We need hemp rope, cotton cloth, glue, scissors, needle and thread, sole samples and upper fabrics."

After that, he picked up a disposable bath towel and spread it on the table: "Also, don't forget to prepare some old newspapers or waste paper to use as a pad when making paste to avoid dirtying the table."

Xu Ziqing clapped his hands: "Okay, let's teach you how to measure your feet first."

Xu Xu picked up a piece of white paper and a pen: "First, wrap your feet with white paper, and then use a pen to draw the outline of your feet on the paper. Next, use a ruler to measure the length and width of your feet, so you know what size shoes you should make."

Xu Ziqing added: "By the way, I would also like to remind everyone that it is best to stand when measuring the size, because the feet will be slightly larger when standing than when sitting."

After measuring the size, Xu Xu picked up the fabric for the sole and explained, "We need to choose a soft, breathable cotton fabric for the upper, so that it will be comfortable to wear."

"The soles need to be made of alternate layers of linen and cotton to create a thousand-layer effect. As for tools, we need scissors, needles and thread, rulers, chalk, awls and thimbles."

After that, he picked up the iron and reminded: "Irons are also necessary. They can help us fix the fabric better."

"Okay, now that the materials are ready, let's start cutting the fabric."

Xu Ziqing was sorting the fabrics on the side: "These fabrics are carefully selected by us to ensure that the shoes we make are both comfortable and durable."

After preparing everything, Xu Xu first cut the fabric into the size of the sole pattern, explaining as she cut: "When cutting, you must ensure that the fabric is flat and wrinkle-free, so that the upper will look beautiful."