Your medieval doll is sure to need these!
Turnshoes were a common shoe style in the Middle Ages. They were so named because they were assembled inside out, and turned right side out once they were finished. The turnshoe in this pattern has a one-piece upper with and overstrap that fastens with a leather toggle or button on the side. The shoe is unlined and the exposed edges can be finished by hand or machine with topstitching or edgestitching or left unfinished, if preferred. These shoes look best when made with a lightweight lambskin leather (the kind generally used to make leather jackets and gloves), but can be made with other medium weight fabrics such as felt, vinyl, or woven fabrics that have been stabilized with fusible interfacing or other fabric treatments. Much like the very similar Native American mocassins, their timeless design makes them a good choice for modern day wear as well.
This pattern includes a bonus stocking pattern!
This PDF sewing pattern by Thimbles and Acorns is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®.
Suggested Fabrics: Shoes in lightweight lambskin, felt, or vegan leather. Not suitable for knits or wovens. Stockings in light to medium weight knit fabric such as cotton or cotton blend T-shirt, jersey, interlock, or lightweight sweater.
Supplies Needed:
Fabric:
- Shoes - 12” x 10” piece of fabric
- Stockings - 12” x 8” piece of fabric
Notions:
- Thread
- Shoes - Two 1/4” - 3/8” buttons (optional)
- Shoes - 12” x 10” piece of light to medium weight fusible interfacing (optional to stabilize stretchier fabrics)
- Stockings - One yard of 1/8” ribbon (optional)
Tools:
- Sewing Machine
- Scissors
- Hand sewing needle
- Thimble
- Fabric marker
- Ruler
- Iron and pressing tools
- Blunt needle or point turner
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern #1400-04 PDF Pattern for 18 inch Crossover Strap Turnshoes
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