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Felt Cozy Boots for Your 14 and 18-Inch Doll: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Writer: Bankky N.Bankky N.

Updated: Feb 18



Do you have an 18-inch doll that could use a stylish new pair of boots? Look no further! This tutorial will guide you through creating adorable felt boots for your doll. Perfect for crafting enthusiasts of all skill levels, these cozy boots will add a delightful touch to your doll's wardrobe.


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Video Tutorial







Materials:
Materials:

Materials:

- FeltĀ 

- Cardboard (for inner sole)

- Velcro strips

- Sewing thread

- Scissors

- Sewing machine

- needle for hand sewing

- Pins

- Embellishment( lace, ribbon, button, beads)

- Fray check



Instructions



1. Prepare the Pattern

Prepare the Pattern
Prepare the Pattern
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2. Cut the Fabric

 Cut two toe pieces, two top pieces, and four sole pieces from felt, Cut two inner soles from cardboard.
Cut two toe pieces, two top pieces, and four sole pieces from felt, Cut two inner soles from cardboard.
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Decide whichĀ option you want for your little bootĀ 


***Boot Option A: Leave the top edge unfolded for a longer boot.

***Boot Option B: Fold down the top edge about 1 inch and stitch it in place.

Boot Option A or B
Boot Option A or B

3. Sew in Lace or Ribbon


Sew lace or ribbon along the top edge of the top piece for a decorative touch. You can adjust the length and style of the lace or ribbon to match your design.
Sew lace or ribbon along the top edge of the top piece for a decorative touch. You can adjust the length and style of the lace or ribbon to match your design.
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4. Attach Velcro Closure


Sew Velcro strips to the top piece, ensuring they align properly.
Sew Velcro strips to the top piece, ensuring they align properly.

After Sew Velcro strips to the top piece.
After Sew Velcro strips to the top piece.

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5. Sew the Upper Boot


Clip the curved
Clip the curved

Clip the curved
Clip the curved


Pin and align the center of the toe piece with the curved of the top piece.
Pin and align the center of the toe piece with the curved of the top piece.

Sew the toe piece to the top piece using a Ā¼ inch seam allowance.
Sew the toe piece to the top piece using a Ā¼ inch seam allowance.



Ā Trim seam allowance on the front.
Ā Trim seam allowance on the front.

Ā Trim seam allowance on the front.
Ā Trim seam allowance on the front.


On the front edgestitch along the seam.
On the front edgestitch along the seam.





Repeat for the second boot.
Repeat for the second boot.
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6. Assemble the boot


Matching the markings and Pin upper boot to the sole.
Matching the markings and Pin upper boot to the sole.



Matching the markings and Pin upper boot to the sole.
Matching the markings and Pin upper boot to the sole.

Overlap about Ā¼Ā  inch on the back.
Overlap about Ā¼Ā  inch on the back.



Stitch the boot to the sole using a Ā¼ inch seam allowance.
Stitch the boot to the sole using a Ā¼ inch seam allowance.

Stitch the boot to the sole using a Ā¼ inch seam allowance.
Stitch the boot to the sole using a Ā¼ inch seam allowance.

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7. Insert the Inner Sole (Optional)


Place the cardboard inner sole into the bottom of the assembled upper boot for structure.
Place the cardboard inner sole into the bottom of the assembled upper boot for structure.

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8. Attach the Outer Sole


Position the felt sole piece over the bottom of the boot, covering the inner sole.
Position the felt sole piece over the bottom of the boot, covering the inner sole.

Trim the sole if necessary.
Trim the sole if necessary.



Trim the sole if necessary.
Trim the sole if necessary.

Hand-sew along the edge sole, using a blanket stitch.
Hand-sew along the edge sole, using a blanket stitch.




Hand-sew along the edge sole, using a blanket stitch.
Hand-sew along the edge sole, using a blanket stitch.

Use Fray checkĀ  to secure the knot in place.
Use Fray checkĀ  to secure the knot in place.

Your felt doll boots are now complete and ready to be shown off!


Back part of the boot
Back part of the boot


Sole part of the boot
Sole part of the boot

Front part of the boot
Front part of the boot

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9. Additional Embellish Your Boots


Decorate the boots using ribbon, yarn, buttons, beads, or any other embellishments of your choice.
Decorate the boots using ribbon, yarn, buttons, beads, or any other embellishments of your choice.


Decorate the boots using ribbon, yarn, buttons, beads, or any other embellishments of your choice.
Decorate the boots using ribbon, yarn, buttons, beads, or any other embellishments of your choice.

Decorate the boots using ribbon, yarn, buttons, beads, or any other embellishments of your choice.
Decorate the boots using ribbon, yarn, buttons, beads, or any other embellishments of your choice.




HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]

HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]

HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]


HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]

HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]

HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]


HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]

HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]

HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]

HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]


HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]

HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]
HB56 #Felt Cozy Boots For 18 Inch Doll [Free pattern by HappyBankkyCraftyMom]

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! See you in the next oneā€”happy crafting!



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