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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Customer Reviews
Thanks Twig + Tale for the tie back boots pattern. I made them from my old dressing gown with fabric from an old linen shirt as lining and leather off cuts for the sole. I use them for snuggly slipper boots (regular height, internal elastic) and love them. Plus they were easy to make.
I love this pattern so much. Its an easy to sew pattern, with so much opportunity to individualise. I opted to use ribbing, but will definitely make more with tie-back. Super cute!
This is my first pair of slippers I have made and it was so easy. This was a trail pair to see how hard it really was. I made it to match a diaper I already had. I can't wait to see how she likes them and how well they stay on her little feet. The smaller they are the cuter they are and a little more tricky to sew. This is a baby size 6. I used vintage corduroy and bamboo fleece lining.
This was another fun T+T pattern. I am trying to use up a stash of wool remnants and this worked great, and I had scored a thrifted suede shirt that I used for the toe. I may make a couple more pairs as gifts, and a short pair for myself. The calf adjustment is wonderful. I had some old outdoor-canvas laying around that I used on the sole, to make them waterproof for quick trips to the woodshed in a little snow.
Very easy to follow. The calves of my baby are a bit too big to fit snuggly into the shoes. Using stretchy fabric would prevent that problem though. Love the finished shoes.
What a fun pattern.
Such a lovely pattern!
Looking forward to warm feet in winter!
I made the tie back boots for my little one. The instructions were very clear and they came together very easily. I used fleece on the inside and denim scraps on the outside with a suede outer sole. I made two pairs so one can be washed while he wears a pair. Always nice to have extra.
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.
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Thanks Twig + Tale for the tie back boots pattern. I made them from my old dressing gown with fabric from an old linen shirt as lining and leather off cuts for the sole. I use them for snuggly slipper boots (regular height, internal elastic) and love them. Plus they were easy to make.
I love this pattern so much. Its an easy to sew pattern, with so much opportunity to individualise. I opted to use ribbing, but will definitely make more with tie-back. Super cute!
This is my first pair of slippers I have made and it was so easy. This was a trail pair to see how hard it really was. I made it to match a diaper I already had. I can't wait to see how she likes them and how well they stay on her little feet. The smaller they are the cuter they are and a little more tricky to sew. This is a baby size 6. I used vintage corduroy and bamboo fleece lining.
This was another fun T+T pattern. I am trying to use up a stash of wool remnants and this worked great, and I had scored a thrifted suede shirt that I used for the toe. I may make a couple more pairs as gifts, and a short pair for myself. The calf adjustment is wonderful. I had some old outdoor-canvas laying around that I used on the sole, to make them waterproof for quick trips to the woodshed in a little snow.
Very easy to follow. The calves of my baby are a bit too big to fit snuggly into the shoes. Using stretchy fabric would prevent that problem though. Love the finished shoes.
What a fun pattern.
Such a lovely pattern!
Looking forward to warm feet in winter!
I made the tie back boots for my little one. The instructions were very clear and they came together very easily. I used fleece on the inside and denim scraps on the outside with a suede outer sole. I made two pairs so one can be washed while he wears a pair. Always nice to have extra.
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.