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DIY “Runners & Laced-up Boots” With Printable Patterns
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DIY “Runners & Laced-up Boots” With Printable Patterns

Make custom-fitted leather moccasins & boots with laces, adapted to your foot shape and size.
Created byLougaya Dehan
Last updated 4/2023
English
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What you'll learn

  • Over this step-by-step video tutorial of 4h30, you'll learn to make moccasins with laces in 3 different styles (under the ankle, above & lined with Sheepskin)
  • The whole tutorial is about three and a half hours of teachings divided into small sections that are easy to view and replay at your own rhythm.
  • Along with the video tutorial, you will get a PDF tutorial that highlights all the details to remember in written explanations and clear images.
  • You will also get two whole sets of printable patterns (for the runners and for the boots) that will cover all sizes and morphology types from size 32 EU to 48
  • The great difference with most other patterns that you can find on the market is that ours are made to be adjusted exactly to the morphology of each person.

Course content

2 sections • 26 lectures • 4h 29m total length

  • The Runners and Laced-Up Boots Presentation0:22

    Engage in a do-it-yourself project to create runners and laced-up boots with printable patterns in a concise presentation.

  • Introduction4:00
  • The Tools10:57

    Explore the essential hand tools for moccasin making, from pattern paper and sharp scissors to an awl and durable needles, with waxed threads and a belt punch.

  • The Choice of Leather7:15

    Choose leather that folds easily, preferably chrome tan full-grain leather around 2 mm (5-6 oz), with aniline finish for durability; avoid stiff vegetable tan or painted leathers for moccasins.

  • Choosing and Assembling the Pattern16:20

    Choose the right width-based pattern for runners or boots, then assemble the two-part pattern, adjust sizing with printing scale and gauge checks, and prepare for custom fitting.

  • Adjusting the Pattern (Optional)26:40

    Adjust the moccasin pattern by reshaping the upper and lower parts and extending the stitching marks to fit your foot, including bunions and varied toe shapes.

  • Cutting The Leather24:54

    Place patterns on leather by aligning the length with the spine, account for belly stretch, mark scars from the inside, and cut precisely to use the strongest areas for boots.

  • 2 a - Preparing The Stitch (Drawing the Stitching Marks)7:50

    Align the leather pieces, stack with newspaper, and draw edge stitching marks from the pattern; mark the start dot and center for precise, even stitches.

  • 2 b - Poking Holes13:24

    Learn to use an awl to punch perpendicular leather holes for moccasins, train on offcuts to perfect edge spacing and avoid tearing, and sew with an invisible or baseball stitch.

  • 3 - Stitching23:29

    Stitch leather footwear with wax thread and a blunt saddler's needle, measuring thread length, aligning center marks, and maintaining even tension to keep edges flat and stitches neat.

  • 4 - Custom-Fitting the Heel (Boots and Runners)14:41
  • 5 - Closing the Stitch at the Front9:31

    Finish the front stitching on the boot pattern by reshaping, undoing, and realigning the instep, then lock threads with a knot-free, flat finish.

  • 6 - Drawing, Cutting, and Stitching the Heel26:06

    Finish the heel on moccasins and boots by centering the axis, drawing and cutting a bulb-like profile. Stitch with precise hole spacing, secure the thread, and prepare for laces.

  • 7 a - Finishing It Up (Cutting Lace)5:21

    Cut lace from leather offcuts, shaping rounded edges, spiral-cut lace about 1/8 inch wide, then punch holes with a belt punch and visualize lace length on the shoe before lacing up.

  • 7 b - Lacing Them Up3:02

    Learn to lace up diy runners and boots by punching holes with belt punch, threading from under to outside in cross pattern, tying a bow, trimming excess, and testing fit.

  • Winter Boots - More about Leather, Sheep Skin and Other Materials for Lining2:46
  • Winter Boots - Sizing Them Well3:42

    Learn to size winter boots with inner lining by making a test strip to measure width, accounting for lining and thick socks, and choosing a pattern above your normal size.

  • Winter Boots - How To5:38

    Learn the winter boots technique used for moccasins, gluing the lining to leather with contact glue, then patterning, stitching, and patchwork to prevent bulk and movement.

  • Conclusion2:54

    Thank you for following this moccasin tutorial; learn to stretch leather, walk barefoot to shape soles, and choose soft leather or rubber soles for a secure feel and better grip.

Requirements

  • To easily achieve this moccasins project, we recommend using very soft leather. To easily achieve this moccasins project, we recommend using very soft leather preferably chrome-tanned leather.
  • The Tools: a large leather piece, allowing you to make any size of moccasin (average size 40 x 60 cm) , a round awl to make holes in the leather by hand before sewing it, big saddle needles and enough waxed thread to make a pair
  • Patterns should be printed in A4 or US letter.
  • We are convinced that even people without prior experience in leatherwork or sewing can complete this project quite easily. With practice, a pair can be made in only 3 to 4 hours, but it would usually take about 1 day on the first trial.

Description

Over the course of this step-by-step video tutorial of 04h30 minutes, Lougaya demonstrates how to make a pair of moccasins with laces in 3 different styles (under the ankle, above the ankle, and lined with sheepskin). The whole tutorial is about three and a half hours of teaching, divided into small sections that are easy to view and replay at your own rhythm.

Along with the video tutorial, you will get a PDF tutorial that highlights all the details to remember in written explanations and clear images.

You will also get two whole sets of printable patterns (for the runners and for the boots) that will cover all sizes and morphology types, from size 32 EU to 48 EU / 4 US women to 14 US men.

Just like a second skin...

Our moccasins are like barefoot or minimalist leather shoes, 100% in leather. In fact, they truly are like a second skin that can be worn on all occasions and on all grounds. If you are looking for natural footwear with high sensory feedback, you're at the right place.

We are convinced that even people without prior experience in leather work, sewing, and shoe making can complete this project quite easily.

The great difference with most other moccasins and patterns that you can find on the market is that ours are made to be adjusted exactly to the morphology of each person.

We are convinced that even people without prior experience in leather work or sewing can complete this project quite easily.

With practice, a pair can be made in only 3 to 4 hours, but it would usually take about 1 day on the first trial.

Patterns should be printed in A4 or US letters. If you are not able to print the patterns at home, please send us a request.

The tutorials also cover the topics of choosing leather and tools, making soles, leather conditioner, and more.

To make good-looking and comfortable moccasins, you need to find very soft leather that will easily pucker around the toes. Ideally, it should be thick as well (1.8 to 3 mm thick / 4 to 6 oz leather). We know that such leather is not that easy to find, especially when you can't go to a leather shop in person and/or that you are a novice.

Feel free to reach out to us if you need help finding the best quality leather suitable to work with our patterns at contact@earthingmoccasins.com

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone that want to make their own shoes easily
  • People that struggle to find shoes in their size in shops
  • Those who are interested in barefoot or minimalist shoes and barefoot walking
  • People that like making their own clothes, their homemade and DIY useful things
  • Leather craftsmen who looking for a new leather project
  • Parents who are tired of buying shoes every three month to their children

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