First attempt at boots

My mini-me needed boots - I love brown knee-high boots, especially in winter. I've drafted a tights/socks pattern that I haven't got around to making up yet, but I used it as a base for a boots pattern. I traced it out, making it a little larger all around, then cut it into two parts - the leg and the top of the foot.

I found some lovely faux suede materiel that was really thin and easy to work with. I used it to make the boots, including a fabric sole, adding stitching detail around the join of the two pieces of pattern and along the top of the boots. I deliberately made them loose enough that I wouldn't need a fastening or opening anywhere along the seams. The two boots didn't turn out exactly identical, but for a first attempt they were close enough for me to be happy.

The next challenge was finding something suitable for a sole. I eventually settled on using a firm foam that had been included as packaging materiel in something I'd ordered. It was handily cut into small blocks and was a nice size to work with. I traced the basic shape onto the block and cut it with a craft knife, then attached it to the boot upper with fabric glue. I trimmed the sole to a more exact shape and then painted it dark brown with acrylic paints.

As I said, the finished boots aren't perfect, but I'm really pleased with how they turned out. With the exception of making some tights for mini-me, her outfit is now completed!