Tie Back Boots - Baby + Child
Tie Back Boots - Baby + Child
Sew these delightfully happy boots to keep little feet snug and warm this winter. These simple-to-sew yet impressive boots are carefully designed to be both practical and adorable - like a big hug for little feet!
- Leather/suede can be used for the sole
- Fully lined - no scratchy exposed seams here!
- External elastic - simply re-tie as they grow
- BONUS pattern piece for a longer boot which you can turn over into a cuff
Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with recycled fabrics. Look to accidentally shrunken sweaters, woollen skirts or trousers and gently-used leather/corduroy garments for inspiration.
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Sizing + Supplies
This pattern includes the following sizes
Baby Sizes
Size 1 - 0-3 months
Size 2 - 3-6 months
Size 3 - 6-9 months
Size 4 - 9-12 months
Size 5 - 12-18+ months
Child Sizes
Size 6-13
Youth sizes 1-4
View printable shoe size chart
View size chart + materials list
Looking for Adult Sizes?
The adult sizes start where the children's sizes finish. The adult sizes can be purchased individually or in the Family Bundle of Tie Back Boots here.
Bonus Resources
How to adjust for wide feet or a high instep
Printing Info
This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:
- US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
- Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″)
- Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use. Read more about using our projector files here
All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.
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love this simple, practical pattern - it had never occurred to me to make slippers before! I read the reviews and thought I'd give it a go instead of buying my toddler slippers for winter. The pattern was easy to follow and enjoyable to sew - and my little boy loves his slippers so much that I made a second pair for him to keep at his grandparents' place. Next challenge: trying my hand at some grown-up slippers for me!
Hit the sewing machine running today. I love a quick sew and easy instructions. This pattern gives you perfection every time. Exterior fabric used was a old woollen blanket. Then added some appliqué and hand embroidery for a pop of colour. The soles were from an old suede jacket purchased from Istanbul in 2010. I love repurposing fabrics from my wardrobe, no waste. The lining had a lovely cute print with bunnies and hedgehogs(see photos) Inter soles - I used some soft minky fabric for a soft walk. I just need to finish off with some cording around the ankles, then hey presto complete.
So beautiful to make and everyone loves them.
Had a great time with this pattern to make some easy on and off boots for my toddler. Easy peasy. Changed some seaming methods to work better with my extra thick felted sweater wool. Slow going as I hand stitched it all
Didn'tt bother with top stitching, so the lining shows at the top. Which I kind of like.
Excited to make his size 6 boots. If I start them now, I might have them done in a timely fashion
I made the tie-back boots and aviator hat, using a pair of old work pants for the outside and sherpa for the lining for my 9 month-old. They do a great job of keeping head and feet warm and dry! Looking forward to making more of these as she grows.
Patterns of t+t are amazing! Easy to follow thanks to all the pics and instruction videos. The boots are my preschooler favorites! Made from a scrap of wool blanket, muslin inside and up cycled leather bag for sole.
I've made this 3 times so far as xmas prezzies. Two pairs for small kids and one pair for my husband. I tried all three different turning methods and I think the adult version of turning through the sole is the best. The smaller kids versions are fiddly but worth it :) I'll definitely be making some for myself soon.
I have been collecting off cuts and an old fleece hoody to use as appropriate fabrics for a while.
The pattern of 3 small pieces was easy to print and cut out. The instructions are very clear. I’m ready to go.
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love this simple, practical pattern - it had never occurred to me to make slippers before! I read the reviews and thought I'd give it a go instead of buying my toddler slippers for winter. The pattern was easy to follow and enjoyable to sew - and my little boy loves his slippers so much that I made a second pair for him to keep at his grandparents' place. Next challenge: trying my hand at some grown-up slippers for me!
Hit the sewing machine running today. I love a quick sew and easy instructions. This pattern gives you perfection every time. Exterior fabric used was a old woollen blanket. Then added some appliqué and hand embroidery for a pop of colour. The soles were from an old suede jacket purchased from Istanbul in 2010. I love repurposing fabrics from my wardrobe, no waste. The lining had a lovely cute print with bunnies and hedgehogs(see photos) Inter soles - I used some soft minky fabric for a soft walk. I just need to finish off with some cording around the ankles, then hey presto complete.
So beautiful to make and everyone loves them.
Had a great time with this pattern to make some easy on and off boots for my toddler. Easy peasy. Changed some seaming methods to work better with my extra thick felted sweater wool. Slow going as I hand stitched it all
Didn'tt bother with top stitching, so the lining shows at the top. Which I kind of like.
Excited to make his size 6 boots. If I start them now, I might have them done in a timely fashion
I made the tie-back boots and aviator hat, using a pair of old work pants for the outside and sherpa for the lining for my 9 month-old. They do a great job of keeping head and feet warm and dry! Looking forward to making more of these as she grows.
Patterns of t+t are amazing! Easy to follow thanks to all the pics and instruction videos. The boots are my preschooler favorites! Made from a scrap of wool blanket, muslin inside and up cycled leather bag for sole.
I've made this 3 times so far as xmas prezzies. Two pairs for small kids and one pair for my husband. I tried all three different turning methods and I think the adult version of turning through the sole is the best. The smaller kids versions are fiddly but worth it :) I'll definitely be making some for myself soon.
I have been collecting off cuts and an old fleece hoody to use as appropriate fabrics for a while.
The pattern of 3 small pieces was easy to print and cut out. The instructions are very clear. I’m ready to go.