Wayfarer Shoes - Baby + Child
Digital Pattern + Video Class

Wayfarer Shoes - Baby + Child
Digital Pattern + Video Class

$10.00 USD
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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

 

Twig and Tale Shoe Pattern Illustration  

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.

wayfarer waldorf indoor shoes sewing pattern by Twig + Tale

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:

  1. US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
  2. Copyshop - A0 wide-format file  (33.1″ x 46.8″) 
  3. 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. 

View pattern FAQs 

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Customer Reviews

Based on 153 reviews
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Marie Klassen (Ome, JP)
Great pattern

I loved this pattern. The instructions were very clear and it made a beautiful shoe for my little one, and I loved that I could upcycle a thrifted bag for the outer fabric and soles!

K
Kate (Port Hope, CA)
Brilliant make

I really enjoyed making these! I made a pair out of wool and flannel from my stash, and embroidered on the outside as a Christmas gift for a friend, and she appreciated receiving them as much as I appreciated making them! I found the tutorial really instructive. I watched the video before I started, which was great, as I sometimes find patterns with multiple layers and flipping insides-to-outsides get confusing, and I never had to seam rip, which is saying something! I would highly recommend this pattern.

M
Mary Lane (East Falmouth, US)
Quick & Fun

Such a cute addition to the fox vest for a woodland theme baby shower.

C
Claire (Christchurch, NZ)
So much easier than I thought

A friend gave me a voucher for my birthday so I thought I'd splash out on the wayfarer bundle. I was a little nervous of trying to make shoes but I was really pleased with my first attempt. The instructions were very clear and helpful. I made quilted soles for the inners and used a non-slip material for the outers in a pair for my nephew. Now I am figuring out how to felt an old cardigan that has already shrunk slightly in the wash to make a pair for me. The instructions have given me the confidence to give it a go! Thanks T+T for another great pattern.

J
Jan Keating (Brisbane, AU)
Fabulous little pattern

I love this pattern as do my two little grand daughters and their parents. These little shoes are quick and east to make, even for beginners. The instructions are really clear and they fit beautifully. Great scrap buster too!! This will be a pattern I return to constantly.

A
Andrea (Palm Bay, US)
So cute!

These little shoes are so cute! This was only my 5th sewing project ever and it was very clear and simple to follow! My son loves his!

V
VM (Florence, US)
Quick Sew!

I sewed these in a size 5 for my toddler daughter, and it was a very simple sew! I used cotton fabric for all but the sole, which I made of leather. The shoes do fall off her feet more easily than the brand name crib shoes that she wears, so I think next time I will have to tweak the elastic length or maybe the placement of the heel with respect to the toe piece. I have not yet tried these in any larger sizes, so I don't know how that particular aspect of the pattern works in the larger sizes.

A
Amy S (Fawkner, AU)
Great pattern!

I made the kids slippers for my son. They were great for using up scrappy pieces of fabric. Fit was perfect and instructions were clear. I sewed leather soles for the first time, switching to a leather needle and lengthening the stitch for that section. They turned out so well and my son was very pleased he could choose his own fabrics and colours, right in time for “slipper day” at school! I’m looking forward to stealing time to make a pair for myself!

S
Shannon Frasa (Sydney, AU)
Children’s wayfarer shoes - fantastic pattern!

Another fantastic pattern from Twig + Tale. The instructions are so clear and easy to follow, with the pictures and videos to go along with it. I thought these tiny shoes would be really fiddly but the steps were very clear. Absolutely love the extra info in all the T+T patterns with up-cycling inspiration, links to the Facebook group and more. Can’t wait for my next Twig + Tale purchase!

A
Angie Perry (Wellington, NZ)
Wayfarer shoes

This is a great pattern! Really easy to follow with clear instructions. A pleasure to sew these shoes and a great way to use up scrap fabric.

Customer Reviews

Based on 153 reviews
97%
(148)
2%
(3)
1%
(2)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
M
Marie Klassen (Ome, JP)
Great pattern

I loved this pattern. The instructions were very clear and it made a beautiful shoe for my little one, and I loved that I could upcycle a thrifted bag for the outer fabric and soles!

K
Kate (Port Hope, CA)
Brilliant make

I really enjoyed making these! I made a pair out of wool and flannel from my stash, and embroidered on the outside as a Christmas gift for a friend, and she appreciated receiving them as much as I appreciated making them! I found the tutorial really instructive. I watched the video before I started, which was great, as I sometimes find patterns with multiple layers and flipping insides-to-outsides get confusing, and I never had to seam rip, which is saying something! I would highly recommend this pattern.

M
Mary Lane (East Falmouth, US)
Quick & Fun

Such a cute addition to the fox vest for a woodland theme baby shower.

C
Claire (Christchurch, NZ)
So much easier than I thought

A friend gave me a voucher for my birthday so I thought I'd splash out on the wayfarer bundle. I was a little nervous of trying to make shoes but I was really pleased with my first attempt. The instructions were very clear and helpful. I made quilted soles for the inners and used a non-slip material for the outers in a pair for my nephew. Now I am figuring out how to felt an old cardigan that has already shrunk slightly in the wash to make a pair for me. The instructions have given me the confidence to give it a go! Thanks T+T for another great pattern.

J
Jan Keating (Brisbane, AU)
Fabulous little pattern

I love this pattern as do my two little grand daughters and their parents. These little shoes are quick and east to make, even for beginners. The instructions are really clear and they fit beautifully. Great scrap buster too!! This will be a pattern I return to constantly.

A
Andrea (Palm Bay, US)
So cute!

These little shoes are so cute! This was only my 5th sewing project ever and it was very clear and simple to follow! My son loves his!

V
VM (Florence, US)
Quick Sew!

I sewed these in a size 5 for my toddler daughter, and it was a very simple sew! I used cotton fabric for all but the sole, which I made of leather. The shoes do fall off her feet more easily than the brand name crib shoes that she wears, so I think next time I will have to tweak the elastic length or maybe the placement of the heel with respect to the toe piece. I have not yet tried these in any larger sizes, so I don't know how that particular aspect of the pattern works in the larger sizes.

A
Amy S (Fawkner, AU)
Great pattern!

I made the kids slippers for my son. They were great for using up scrappy pieces of fabric. Fit was perfect and instructions were clear. I sewed leather soles for the first time, switching to a leather needle and lengthening the stitch for that section. They turned out so well and my son was very pleased he could choose his own fabrics and colours, right in time for “slipper day” at school! I’m looking forward to stealing time to make a pair for myself!

S
Shannon Frasa (Sydney, AU)
Children’s wayfarer shoes - fantastic pattern!

Another fantastic pattern from Twig + Tale. The instructions are so clear and easy to follow, with the pictures and videos to go along with it. I thought these tiny shoes would be really fiddly but the steps were very clear. Absolutely love the extra info in all the T+T patterns with up-cycling inspiration, links to the Facebook group and more. Can’t wait for my next Twig + Tale purchase!

A
Angie Perry (Wellington, NZ)
Wayfarer shoes

This is a great pattern! Really easy to follow with clear instructions. A pleasure to sew these shoes and a great way to use up scrap fabric.