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 side tabs that fasten in the front with shoe laces or ribbon. 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 sheep skin 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 sheep skin, felt, faux leather, vinyl, or oil cloth. 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. Check the stretch on the fabric to determine the correct pattern piece.
Supplies Needed:
Fabric:
- Shoes - 8” x 8” piece of fabric
- Stockings - 12” x 8” piece of fabric
Notions:
- Thread
- Shoes - 12” x 10” piece of light to medium weight fusible interfacing (optional - to stabilize stretchier fabrics)
- Four 1/8” - 1/4” eyelets (handsewn eyelets can be used, if preferred)
- Half yard 1/8” ribbon or twill tape for laces (cording for laces can be hand made with fingerloop braiding - a tutorial is available through Sewing with Cinnamon)
- Stockings - One yard of 1/8” ribbon (optional)
Tools:
- Sewing Machine
- Scissors
- Hand sewing needle
- Thimble
- Fabric marker
- Ruler
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern #1400-06 PDF Pattern for 18 inch Tab Laced Turnshoes
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