Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

I made Penny some boots for the cooler weather heading our way. Partly as a slipper to wear around the house to keep her feet warm, but I decided to use real leather so they will hold up well for outdoor wear as well. The leather? I purchased a few dreamy pelts from Mood (this one is the Ambrosia Green Lamb. I ordered a small but they seem to only have medium left) I was nervous venturing into working with real leather, but after working with a lot a faux leathers, and becoming in love with leather this season I decided it was time. You know what? I love working with leather. The smell, the feel (oh so buttery soft) It’s so durable, and wonderful.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

I think working with real leather makes the difference, it’s so much softer and more pliable than working with a pleather or vinyl. The end result is just perfection. So I made these boots, they are tall boots, with fringe detail.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

I did back slits, for easy wear, (to fit over pants comfortably) and for a pop of the lining. (in this case a floral)

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

I really love these boots, I love watching the fringe dance and move around when she moves.

I am sharing the free pattern for these boots. (roughly a size 5 toddler)

Fringe Baby Boots Pattern

You will need:

1/4 yard (or small pelt) leather (or other fabric for outer)

1/4 yard fabric for lining

Sew pattern with a 3/8″ seam allowance

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Now for the sewing. Match up the center of the toe piece along the straight edge and the center of the curve in the main piece. You are going to sew the straight edge to the curve. Which can be tricky but just go slow and make sure those center points stay matched up.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Sewn it will look like this.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Then fold the boot piece so right sides are together and sew up the back stopping at the point marked on the pattern piece.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Cut a slit in to the seam allowance (don’t cut the stitches)

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Then turn the boot right side out and you have the top of the outer boot done.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Repeat those steps for the lining.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

With right sides together match up the lining and the outer. Sew along the top edge and down the back slit and across where the seam is. Clip the corners.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Turn the boot right side out and topstitch if you like.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

For the sole. Place two sole pieces together wrong side together (make sure they match up when wrong sides are together)

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Then with right sides together sew the soles to the top of the boot. Match up the center heel with the center toe of the upper boot and the sole. Sew carefully to get a nice smooth and even stitch line.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Trim around the seam allowance to minimize bulk.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Turn the boot right side out. It helps to roll the seam between your fingers to get the seam to lay nice and flat.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Now you have a boot. Which is a fine stopping point if you are anti fringe, but since I love fringe I added it.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Following the fringe guide on the pattern cut a rectangle out. Then cut slits into the rectangle stopping a little before the top.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Continue the cutting of strips until you have a nice fringe.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Sew the fringe along the top of the boot.

Repeat all the steps to create a second boot.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Then there you have it. A cute little pair of fringe baby boots.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

That are so cute on and dance all about.

Fringe Baby Boots || Free PDF Pattern || Shwin&Shwin

Penny loved her new boots and loved playing with the fringe. (she is also wearing a Glass Onion Top)

Tips for sewing with leather:

  • Use a leather needle
  • Instead of using tape or a special sewing foot I adjusted my tension and stitch length
  • Lower the tension, lengthen the stitch
  • Sew slowly
  • Don’t use pins as they will poke unwanted holes in the leather

Where I buy leather:

Mood has a great selection and price

Low Price Fabrics is also great