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Sew Your Own Costume Foot Covering

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com

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Construct the Shoe Covering

Construct the Shoe Covering

Construct the Shoe Covering

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
With wrong sides together, sew a seam (1/2"seam allowance) as indicated in the diagram, on edge "D". Sides "E" and "F" are left open. Trim and clip the seam so that the covering will bend to the correct shape when opened.

Referring to the Diagram on the "E" side, attach elastic at the top, bottom and half way mark. The elastic can be two pieces that you tie or a single piece fit to the leg.

Attach a strip of elastic to the "F" edge of the boot to create a "sole" that will hold the covering in place. It is best to use a single piece of elastic that will stretch enough to hold the covering snug but not pull it under the shoe.

Hints and Tips

  • Costumes made using pajama patterns(Dinosaur Costume) can easily be dressed up with animal ears and these foot coverings. More Costume Ideas & Directions
  • Add shoe laces to the front of your foot covering for a tied boot effect. Just tack the laces where you would normally put them through an eyelet and tie them at the top.
  • Add a piece to the top to fold over for pirate boots.
  • Make a shorter version for dressy shoes. For example to make Dorothy's "Wizard of Oz" Shoes, make a covering that will just cover the shoe out of red fabric and glue red glitter all over them.

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