How to make boots for your American Girl Doll (or other 18 inch dolls)
{editor's note: This post was written by Celine in response to a question left in the comments of this post. You'll find a pdf of the pattern, scaled to exact size, attached at the bottom. Thanks to Damien for creating that.}
What you need:
- 10X12 piece of faux fur, your choice of color
- at least 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 leather piece for boot sole
- sewing scissors
- thread, color your choice
- sewing machine (optional)
- hot glue
Directions:
- Fold fabric along the 12 side side, furry side up.
- Pin pattern onto fabric with the back of the boot along the fold.
- Cut out the boot fabric.
- Sew boot, starting at the star, along seam A until you get to the toe. Sew up B until you get to the notch.
- Inside out the boot so the fur is on the inside.
- At the top, fold over about one inch of fabric. This is the cuff.
- Handstitch the bottom of the cuff to the boot.
- Trace your doll's feet onto paper.
- Use that as a pattern to cut out the leather boot soles.
- Cut out the leather and use hot glue to apply the leather piece to the bottom of the boot.
PS. If you decide to make these boots please send me a photo when they are done.
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Those are precious. :) I wish
Those are precious. :) I wish I could sew!!!!
Thanks for this, Celine (and
Thanks for this, Celine (and family)! My daughter and i will have to hunt up the materials we need to make these.
We finally found some fun fur
We finally found some fun fur so that my daughter can make these. Now her little sister wants some for her favorite doll too :)
very, very cool,
very, very cool, celine!
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I absolutely love these! I
I absolutely love these! I have an American Girl Doll YouTube channel showing tutorials for doll-size object. I love the idea. I will have to find some out leather or thick fabric for the soles, and some faux fur, hopefully available at Michael's.
I'd love to make a video on this!
Thanks. I've checked out your
Thanks. I've checked out your site. Feel free to make a video but I would like you to reference back to here. If you do make a video please comment with a link so I can check it out.
Celine, love the boots
Celine, love the boots pattern!! I made a very darling pair with my own little add-on. Thank you for sharing!!
You may notice that I did not add a sole to the boot--yet, but aren't they just too darn cute? I used a faux suede fabric that had a fake fur lining purchased at Hobby Lobby. Adding the yarn pompoms, makes for a different look. The photo below shows how the boots really complete this little outfit made with fleece and a recycled pair of granddaughter's jeans. I am NOT a seamstress; just a humble crafter, but your pattern is a cinch for anyone to make (with or without a sewing machine)--thanks to you, and Celine, VERY much for sharing it with the rest of us...
(photo credit: Elizabeth)
I need to make boots for an
I need to make boots for an "English Riding Outfit"..red jacket, white pants, white blouse with ascot and black hat.Any suggestions? I'm using black leather-look fabric.
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