Wayfarer Shoes sewing pattern
by pattern designer
Twig + Tale
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Description
Soft-soled, indoor shoes for adults offer simple comfort for all seasons. Choose cosy wool for winter or lightweight linens for summer. A perfect scrap buster for using small remnants of treasured fabrics or upcy...
Additional details
Format
PDF and Paper
Age group
Adult, Teen, Child, and Baby
Body type
Unisex
Sewing level
Confident beginner
Fabric type
Woven
Hashtag
Release date
August 26, 2020
Sizing
Size range
Adult sizes: Women's size 5 - 12 Men's sizes 8.5 - 15 Baby & Child Sizes: Baby 1-5 Size 6-13 Youth sizes 1-4
Adult sizes: Women's size 5 - 12 Men's sizes 8.5 - 15 Baby & Child Sizes: Baby 1-5 Size 6-13 Youth sizes 1-4
Specifications
File features
A4/Print at home, Video instructions, Projector support, A0/Copyshop, and Layered sizes
A4/Print at home, Video instructions, Projector support, A0/Copyshop, and Layered sizes
Language
English
English
Fabric suggestions
This pattern is versatile in terms of fabrics used and is a great way to use up scrap fabric or to upcycle garments to give them a new lease on life. Different materials can affect the look and structure of the shoe, so it is worth making a test pair in some scrap fabric to get a feel for what is going to work best for your needs, whether it is a pair of lightweight indoor shoes for summer or thicker, cosier slippers for winter.
Exterior: Lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics such as quilting cotton, linen, chambray, canvas, cotton duck, cotton drill, and wool. Wool is an ideal fabric for these shoes as it "eases" well, particularly around the toe area. Denim, though a great hardwearing fabric, would need to be soft enough to be gathered.
Lining: Lightweight to medium weight cotton. Organic cotton sherpa is another option, but it has a little stretch, making it more challenging to sew.
Sole Insoles: You could use the same fabric as the shoe lining. Another lovely option here is a felted sweater, woolen blanket, or other cosy fabric. If desired, you could also add an extra layer of wadding or felted wool in between the exterior and lining soles for some extra cushioning.
Sole Exterior: Choose a low-slip option such as suede, leather, or a sole fabric with little "bubbles" on it to prevent slipping. You could also apply an anti-slip product to denim or other similar sturdy fabrics to prevent slipping. Some have used Toughtek® fabric for a harder-wearing option. Although the Wayfarer is intended as an indoor shoe, some have successfully glued on Vibram soles to create a barefoot-style outdoor shoe.
Fabric requirements
up to 25cm exterior fabric and up to 25 cm lining fabric for adult sizes, less for child sizes
Supplies
Spool of coordinating thread
Up to 10" (25cm) or 1/4" (6mm) wide elastic
Universal sewing machine needle
Leather sewing machine needle if using leather or suede for soles
Pattern statistics
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Total projects
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Shared projects
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Copyright:
© Twig + Tale
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Most used statements
Positive: Scrap buster
Positive: Clear instructions
Positive: Wide size range
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