How to sew ugg boots from an old sheepskin coat (pattern)

Surely each of you has old things. Don’t rush to throw them away, because they can be used as material for making various useful things.

In this article we will look at how to properly sew ugg boots from an old sheepskin coat and what materials will be needed for this. And we will offer some tips that will make the process of sewing with your own hands easier.

Ugg boots or chuni are warm shoes made of sheepskin wool. They were brought to us from distant Australia, later becoming a fashionable shoe model. Most men and women prefer this type of footwear, especially those living in colder climates.

Such shoes retain heat very well, are more comfortable and cozy, and are not particularly expensive. It can be used both outdoors and at home.

Preparatory stage

First, you will need to collect the necessary material from which you will make ugg boots. It can be purchased in any stores for a low price.

What materials need to be prepared

Before you start sewing, you need to prepare the following materials.

• Pattern. You will need to make four parts: the sole, the front and back of the ankle and the toe. To create a pattern you will need paper or cardboard, on which you need to outline your foot. Space should be left on the sides of the outline for seams of 1.5 - 2 centimeters.
• Dense outsole material. For this you can use ready-made soles made of polyurethane, rubber, or cut them out of compacted cardboard. To eliminate the possibility of moisture getting in and deformation of the sole, cover one side (outer) with leatherette or leather.
• Actually a sheepskin coat. You can also use other materials, such as a knitted sweater.
• Thick threads, glue, large needle, scissors, cardboard, chalk and ruler.

How to prepare a sheepskin coat for alteration

Before work, you should prepare an old sheepskin coat. For this it is necessary clean it from dust and dirt. If there are stubborn stains, they need to be removed.

How to sew ugg boots yourself

Creating an UGG pattern is not a difficult task. You just need to carry out all the operations based on the instructions, and then you will succeed. Now we will look at a few parts needed to make soft ugg boots.

Product details and their pattern

First of all, you need to make a UGG pattern. As mentioned above, you should cut out four parts. The first step is to cut out all the parts on paper or cardboard. To do this you need to do the following.

• Wrap paper or cardboard around the heel, measuring the desired height of the boots along the shin.
• After this, secure the paper with a pin to the sole, so you get the back of the boot.
• Using the same method, cut out the shape for the toe part. Paper or cardboard is fixed around the perimeter of the sole, excess is removed with scissors.
• The last part, the front part in the shin area, is outlined with a precise contour at the point of attachment to the back part.

Important! If you decide to sew ugg boots with a clasp or button, you should take this into account when shaping the front of the shin.

• Arrange the parts so that you can attach a button or fastener.

Cutting out the parts

The cutout pieces are attached to the fabric with a pin. You need to outline the edges with chalk, and add 2–2.5 centimeters for the seams. When working with an old sheepskin coat, the pattern is transferred from the reverse side so that the wool is inside the product.

It is also necessary to take into account that if fairly dense fabrics are used, then sewing should be done by hand. Sewing machines simply can't handle sewing.

Advice. When hand sewing, you can use an outside seam.

Sewing instructions

• First you need to transfer all the parts onto the fabric and then cut them out.
• The first step is to sew the sock piece to the top of the UGG boot.
• It is sewn to the sole if it is made of a similar fabric.
• Next you need to sew the insoles to the top part of the UGG boots.
• The sole is either rubber or polyurethane. It is attached with glue.
• The attachment point of the boot and toe is framed with thick braid or decorative braid.
• To make it more comfortable for you to walk, you can make small holes for the laces.

Useful tips

• Boots should not be used by children, since at their age the bones of the foot are not yet fully formed. This may result in their incorrect development. This is due to the fact that ugg boots do not have a fixed hard back.
• Products can be decorated with various decorative elements, which will emphasize your individuality and beauty.
• In order for your ugg boots to maintain their quality and attractive appearance longer, you should treat them with special disinfectants.
• Soft boots should never be washed under running water and gels, detergents or shampoos should not be used for cleaning. For cleaning, you need to use a brush and sponge, previously wrung out of water.