How to Sew Baby Shoes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Print the baby shoe pattern.

   Click here to download the PDF file of the baby shoe pattern. , There will be a heel, the upper, and the sole. , Do this by folding the fabric and laying out on a flat surface before cutting out the pattern. , Cut out 1 heel.
   
   You now have all the pattern pieces cut out for 1 shoe.
   
   Repeat to make the second shoe. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Use a running stitch to do this. ,,,,,, Make sure all the seams are sewn together. ,,,,,
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   Step 2: Cut the pattern pieces.

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   Step 3: Cut two sole and two upper pieces.

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   Step 4: Pin the heel pattern to a single layer of fabric.

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   Step 5: Fold the heel piece in half width ways.

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   Step 6: Insert a few pins along the folded edge to keep the heel in place.

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   Step 7: Lay the elastic just along the fold line of the heel.

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   Step 8: Mark the line with a pencil.

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   Step 9: Sew a running stitch along the pencil line

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    Step 10: removing the pins as you sew

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    Step 11: to create the channel.

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    Step 12: Clip the threads with the scissors.

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    Step 13: Measure and cut off about 12 centimeters (about 5 inches) of elastic.

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    Step 14: Use 1 safety pin to attach the elastic to 1 end of the channel.

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    Step 15: Attach the second safety pin to the other end of the elastic.

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    Step 16: Thread the elastic through the channel (casing).

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    Step 17: Secure the elastic with the safety pin once the elastic has been inserted into the channel.

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    Step 18: Secure one end of the elastic by sewing a running stitch with the sewing machine.

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    Step 19: Measure the heel against the baby's foot to check the fit before securing the other end of the elastic.

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    Step 20: Place one upper on a flat surface.

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    Step 21: Pin the gathered heel piece edge-to-edge with the straight side of the upper.

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    Step 22: Do this for both sides of the upper.

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    Step 23: Sandwich the second upper on top and pin the layers in place.

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    Step 24: Sew a line 1 centimeter from the edge to hold all the layers together.

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    Step 25: Flip the two uppers over to join each other.

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    Step 26: Place the 2 sole pieces together.

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    Step 27: Place the upper on top to form the shoe.

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    Step 28: Turn the whole thing over and pin all the layers together at the edges.

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    Step 29: Manipulate the fabric so the edges evenly align and pin securely.

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    Step 30: Sew a zig-zag stitch around the shoe

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    Step 31: removing pins

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    Step 32: as you sew through the layers.

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    Step 33: Trim off any excess fabric.

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    Step 34: Trim loose threads.

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    Step 35: Flip the shoe inside out and turn out all the edges all the way to the seam.

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    Step 36: See how the first completed shoe looks like.

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    Step 37: Repeat the process to make the second baby shoe.

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