Recently, ichigi - soft boots made of natural and artificial fur - have become especially popular. They are in demand among people who value comfortable and warm shoes. Sewing these boots with your own hands is not difficult at all. By choosing suitable materials, it is possible to make shoes that can be worn not only at home, but also on the street.
How to make a pattern for creating ichigi
Finding an ichig pattern on the Internet, as well as in specialized magazines, will not be difficult. Boots consist of several parts: soles, shafts and uppers. However, you can make the pattern yourself. To do this, you need to take measurements of your feet. Let's consider the stages of constructing a simple pattern:
- The easiest way is to outline a person’s foot on paper and give it a rounded appearance. In this case, it is better to use outside help so that the leg kennel is clearly outlined. You can also circle your favorite slippers;
- It is necessary to add a couple of centimeters to each cut out part for freedom of movement.It depends on how you plan to wear future shoes. For example, it can be worn with thick socks or leg warmers;
- Next, we wrap the paper around the heel and find out the desired height and length on the sides. During this process, marks can be made to facilitate further joining of pattern elements;
- Then we measure the required width and height of the boot along the calf and draw a rectangle;
- The height of the boots is selected individually;
- Also, for greater comfort and warmth, you can make an insole or use a ready-made one;
- Additionally, lapels are cut out, if provided, and other elements for further decoration.
Reference! The top can be traced in exactly the same way as the foot, by placing the paper on the leg.
Over time, you can move on to more complex models and make real drawings by measuring your leg using a ruler and measuring tape.
Important! It is worth noting that there is a significant difference between the right and left boots. It lies in which direction the sole part is turned. The remaining elements of the product are identical.
How to sew ichigi with your own hands
After creating the pattern, you need to prepare materials suitable for sewing. For this you will need two types of fabric. For the sole, oilcloth or leather is most often used, because... it must be durable, wear-resistant, waterproof and non-slip. You can use ready-made soles from old shoes.
Various materials can be used for the upper part of the boots. Fabrics such as drape, fur, felt, leather are suitable. Faux fur is a good choice for your first job. You will also need thread, scissors, chalk and a sewing machine.
Reference! Even an old sheepskin coat is suitable for making ichig. Therefore, do not rush to throw away unnecessary winter clothes.
Follow a certain sequence of actions:
- First you need to cut out the necessary parts. The patterns are pinned to the material using pins, outlined with chalk and cut out. You should also add a couple of centimeters for processing the seams;
- You should get two pairs of parts for the boot, sole and upper of the shoe. You can also cut out strips for decorative trim and other embellishments;
- The sole on the wrong side should be glued with non-woven fabric. To do this, the sole is outlined on non-woven fabric. The resulting part is placed on the sole and held under a hot iron for 30-50 seconds;
- Let's start sewing. First, the side shafts are sewn to the outer upper part of the boots. Other parts are sewn with the seam inside;
- When all the elements are connected, the upper part of the boot can be turned outward or a decorative lapel can be sewn on;
- Next, you can start decorating the boots.
Attention! Seam allowances when sewing the boot can be either inside or outside, depending on the chosen model and manufacturing technology. After stitching, the internal allowances must be cut off so that they do not give the product additional thickness.
If the material used for tailoring is not thick, then it is convenient to sew boots on a sewing machine. It is necessary to practice in advance on a separate piece of fabric, and also select the optimal sewing mode and needle. If the parts are dense, then it is better to stitch them manually. This requires strong threads and thick needles.
Decorations and decor for ichig
Particular attention is paid to the decoration of boots. Here the imagination of the craftswoman can be limitless and much depends on the skills of the author. One simple way is to paint products with acrylic paints on fabric.You can draw patterns and ornaments of varying complexity both by hand and using stencils. It is more difficult to do embroidery and sew on beads and beads.
You can use any available fittings as decoration. These can be chains, earrings, bright buttons, metal rivets and other elements. The applique and ready-made thermal stickers and stripes look beautiful. Bows, flowers and buttons will add uniqueness.
You can leave small holes at the top of the ichig at equal distances from each other. It is easy to thread a lace through them to further tighten it and ensure a tighter fit to the leg.
Thus, you can not only buy high-quality, beautiful and comfortable shoes in the store, but also make them yourself. To do this, you need to select suitable materials and develop the right pattern. A distinctive feature of the ichig will be its unique author’s design.
1
