Wayfarer Shoes - Baby + Child
Digital Pattern + Video Class
Wayfarer Shoes - Baby + Child
Digital Pattern + Video Class
These reversible shoes are a sweet afternoon project for growing feet, from babies' delicious little toes through to older kids active feet.
The pattern requires very little fabric—choose cosy wool for winter or lightweight linens for summer—making it a perfect upcyling project or scrap buster.
A perfect pattern for Waldorf Indoor Shoes.
Skill level: Beginner - adventurous beginner
- Extensive size range
- Fully lined, no exposed seams
- Fantastic scrap buster
Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with recycled fabrics. Look to fine, soft sweaters, hand embroidered napkins, gently-used vintage sheets, and leather/corduroy garments for inspiration.
Don't be afraid to embellish a little! Explore our beginner-friendly Embroidery Pattern Collections.
Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
Sizing + Supplies
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
There is also a FAMILY bundle including the baby, child and adult sizes.
The adult sizes continue on from where the child sizes finish.
View printable size chart + materials list
Bonus Resources
Introducing the Wayfarer Shoes for Adults
How to adjust for wide feet or a high instep
Printing Info + FAQ
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.
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This pattern includes an additional video tutorial for every step of construction
Add-Ons
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Customer Reviews
I made folklore-ish embroidery on feltet wool inspired by Russian illustrator Ivan Bilibin. Also cut the outer soles from leather, which I cannot recommend enough- makes the shoes endlessly more durable…
I made 3 pairs of baby slippers. I was addicted after the first pair. Because I bought the bundle I was able to make my husband a pair size 9.5. I made them all with left over sewing scraps mostly flannel and knit. I put no slip soles on my husband’s. Next I will make a pair for myself and more for the grandchildren. What is nice is as they grow the pattern allows for bigger sizes from infant to child to adult. I love them so much! Thank you Twig and Tail I am so glad I found you. I learned to embroider from your site and in the spring I will make hats from your free hat pattern. ♥️
Great pattern, easy to follow instructions and tutorial, quick sew as well as great way to use up scraps.
I really enjoyed sewing up these slippers. They are so cute. I did find I had to size up 2 sizes from the foot guide to get a roomy fit. I will try adding a rubber sole onto the next ones for longevity.
Warning, once you’ve started making these you won’t want to stop! 😁
They are such a lovely pattern, simple to sew in an hour and totally comfy to wear around the house.
I recommend you make one for every member of the family and more!
I enjoyed the video tutorials for this pattern and persevered even though I knew the shoes were too small as I progressed. My advice is to cut at least 2 sizes bigger than the foot as you need that for the seam allowances. I modified the top on the bigger pair to look more ballet-shoe like. Fun!
Just loved making these for my new grandson who is due in November
The pattern is easy to follow. I really enjoyed making them.
These are absolutely gorgeous! The video is really helpful when coupled with the written instructions. I did have to watch it a couple of times to work out which sides were going together, but once you get that straight in your head they are a quick make! They don't require a lot of fabric so a great way to use up those small scraps you've hung unto of special fabric because it was too beautiful to just throw away. Having done the "test" pair, I'm looking forward to making many more. Wonderful gift too!
They were a quick & easy with well written instructions. Definitely a satisfying sew!
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I made folklore-ish embroidery on feltet wool inspired by Russian illustrator Ivan Bilibin. Also cut the outer soles from leather, which I cannot recommend enough- makes the shoes endlessly more durable…
I made 3 pairs of baby slippers. I was addicted after the first pair. Because I bought the bundle I was able to make my husband a pair size 9.5. I made them all with left over sewing scraps mostly flannel and knit. I put no slip soles on my husband’s. Next I will make a pair for myself and more for the grandchildren. What is nice is as they grow the pattern allows for bigger sizes from infant to child to adult. I love them so much! Thank you Twig and Tail I am so glad I found you. I learned to embroider from your site and in the spring I will make hats from your free hat pattern. ♥️
Great pattern, easy to follow instructions and tutorial, quick sew as well as great way to use up scraps.
I really enjoyed sewing up these slippers. They are so cute. I did find I had to size up 2 sizes from the foot guide to get a roomy fit. I will try adding a rubber sole onto the next ones for longevity.
Warning, once you’ve started making these you won’t want to stop! 😁
They are such a lovely pattern, simple to sew in an hour and totally comfy to wear around the house.
I recommend you make one for every member of the family and more!
I enjoyed the video tutorials for this pattern and persevered even though I knew the shoes were too small as I progressed. My advice is to cut at least 2 sizes bigger than the foot as you need that for the seam allowances. I modified the top on the bigger pair to look more ballet-shoe like. Fun!
Just loved making these for my new grandson who is due in November
The pattern is easy to follow. I really enjoyed making them.
These are absolutely gorgeous! The video is really helpful when coupled with the written instructions. I did have to watch it a couple of times to work out which sides were going together, but once you get that straight in your head they are a quick make! They don't require a lot of fabric so a great way to use up those small scraps you've hung unto of special fabric because it was too beautiful to just throw away. Having done the "test" pair, I'm looking forward to making many more. Wonderful gift too!
They were a quick & easy with well written instructions. Definitely a satisfying sew!