Wayfarer Shoes - Adult
Digital Pattern + Video Class
Wayfarer Shoes - Adult
Digital Pattern + Video Class
Soft-soled, indoor shoes for adults offer simple comfort for all seasons. Choose cosy wool for winter or lightweight linens for summer.
A perfect scrap buster for using small remnants of treasured fabrics or upcycling pre-loved textiles. The Wayfarers are quick, simple project for a relaxed afternoon of sewing.
Skill level: Adventurous beginner
Sizes included: Women's sizes 5-12 + Men's sizes 8.5-15
- Soft and flexible sole
- Fully lined, no exposed seams
- Wide toe box - room for toes to spread out
- 3 widths narrow, medium, and wide for a better fit straight from the pattern
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Common adjustments included so you can custom fit
Can be sewn on a regular home sewing machine with no special equipment required.
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Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
Sizing + Supplies
The adult sized Wayfarers continue on from where the child sizes finish, and include the following sizes:
Women's sizes: 5 - 12
Men's sizes: 8.5 - 15
There is also a FAMILY bundle including baby, child and adult sizes.
View full size chart + materials list
Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with recycled fabrics. Look to accidentally shrunken sweaters, suiting weight wool skirts or trousers, baby-wearing wraps and leather/corduroy garments for inspiration.
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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- Resources
The Adult Wayfarer Shoe pattern has a video tutorial detailing all steps of the construction. The full video is included at purchase.
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Customer Reviews
I made the adult slippers/shoes first (the pink ones)- the slight gathering at the toes was a little tricky - but the instructions were very clear. Use the ones in the PDF rather than the summary page until you now what you are doing. I bought puffer paint as suggested by some FB contributors and put it on the soles to make them non-slip, which worked well. Sizing was good - follow the directions when you measure your feet. I have just finished a toddler’s pair but my grandson hasn’t had a chance to try them on - made with odd scraps of material! I think they were a little simpler to make as they didn’t have the gathers. Looking forward to making some more in warmer material.
Really quick project (1 evening, even for a beginner, which I am). The result is stunning. The wayfarers make the perfect gift for a baby or child.
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.
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I made the adult slippers/shoes first (the pink ones)- the slight gathering at the toes was a little tricky - but the instructions were very clear. Use the ones in the PDF rather than the summary page until you now what you are doing. I bought puffer paint as suggested by some FB contributors and put it on the soles to make them non-slip, which worked well. Sizing was good - follow the directions when you measure your feet. I have just finished a toddler’s pair but my grandson hasn’t had a chance to try them on - made with odd scraps of material! I think they were a little simpler to make as they didn’t have the gathers. Looking forward to making some more in warmer material.
Really quick project (1 evening, even for a beginner, which I am). The result is stunning. The wayfarers make the perfect gift for a baby or child.
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.