Modelled after the Desert Boots of the 1960's these boots have a simple sleek styling with an ankle high upper. They lace snugly over the instep with a unique lacing design in which the laces are threaded through the tongue of the boot as well as the eyelets. Designed to be made in soft pliable leather, suede or similar materials. This pattern by BramBelles Boutique is designed to fit a 20" doll like the Australian Girl® doll or the 18" American Girl® doll or dolls of similar size, and would suit either a boy or girl doll as a casual boot for work or play.
Recommended Fabrics: Soft pliable Leather (.5 - 1.5 mm thick), marine vinyl, decorator weight faux suede, Ultrasuede, sueded vinyl,
Supplies Needed:
• Piece of soft Leather approx. 7” x 10”
• Scraps of fabric for inner sole lining
• Piece of ¼” Foam Core Board or 6mm foam sheeting approx. 5” x 4” for sole.
• Thin piece of card for inner sole (5” x 4”)
• Small piece Quilt batting for inner sole padding (5” x 4”)
• 2mm foam or leather strip for trim
• 30” waxed cord or pair of 15” shoelaces
• Shrink tube plastic (5mm). 2-inch piece cut into 4 equal pieces
• Glue suitable for Leather
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Leather punch
• Hairdryer or heat gun
• Craft glue suitable for fabric card etc. (any white drying clear craft glue like a PVA glue)
• Small bulldog clips
• Soft marking pencil for marking the leather
Skill Level: Intermediate
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