Continuing from [Part 3 – Filling in the beads], now that your shoe vamp is fully beaded, it’s time to turn it into a beautiful pair of Peranakan Kasut Manek! The next step? Measuring your foot size to ensure a perfect fit! Let’s get started!
This tutorial is part of a four-part series on making Kasut Manek, with each part providing more in-depth details to guide you through the process:
Part 1 – Preparing the Aida Canva Frame
Part 2 – How To Bead The Outline
Part 3 – Filling in the Design
Part 4: (Current Part and the last one)

If you have a local shoemaker who specializes in Kasut Manek, the easiest way is to get them to measure your feet. But if you can’t visit a shop in person, don’t worry! This tutorial will show you how to trace your foot size and send the measurements to your shoemaker.
Step-by-Step Guide

- Secure the paper – Tape a sheet of paper flat on the floor so it doesn’t shift while tracing.
- Position your foot – Place your foot firmly on the paper. If you plan to wear stockings with your Kasut Manek, wear them while measuring.

- Trace your foot – Hold the pencil upright (perpendicular to the paper), not angled in or out. Carefully trace the outline of your foot, keeping the pencil snug against your foot for an accurate shape.
- Mark the centerline – Draw a straight centerline along the length and width of your foot, like in the reference image.
- Measure your foot size – Use a ruler to measure the length and width along the centerline.
- Adjust for accuracy – Subtract 3/16″ from the measurement to offset the slight gap between the pencil line and your actual foot size.
- Find your shoe size – Compare your measurements to the size chart and pick the size closest to your readings.
Length = _____ inch- 3/16 inch = ________ inch (refer to chat 1 for your shoe size)
Width = ______ inch – 3/16 inch = ________ inch (refer to chat 2 for your shoe width)


Sheri
Saturday 8th of March 2025
Hello, I understand your tutorials, but do you have any pictures of the finished project. Thanks for sharing.
Craft Passion
Thursday 13th of March 2025
Here is the picture of the completed kasut manek. I have also updated the link in the tutorial. Thanks for asking.
Sherry
Sunday 16th of April 2023
Any where to get patterns in the USA?
Lucia Hasbun
Friday 19th of June 2020
Hi there, I saw that you mentioned Japanese seed beads. So will Miyuki round rocailles work or use a different make? Your work is beautiful, by the way. Thank you for sharing.
Craft Passion
Friday 26th of June 2020
I am not sure if they are the once I used, but you may try the smallest range.
Amy Lee
Monday 23rd of July 2018
Hi, everyone here.
Good day to all of you.
Please whatsapp me for more details at 6019-312 1733 for MELAKA NYONYA BEADED SHOE.
Thanks so much with warmest regards.
florence
Friday 16th of January 2015
I would like to buy a book on designs and instructions only for kasut manik . Where can I get it? Thank you.
Craft Passion
Wednesday 21st of January 2015
Sorry, Florence, I have no idea where to get.