Felt boots are one of the best options for winter shoes, which will allow you to enjoy walks or make any stay outside in cold weather as comfortable as possible. Felt boots have been popular since ancient times. They do not lose their relevance in our time.
The modern market offers a huge number of different models, which sometimes differ very significantly from their predecessors. They differ in the height of the boot, decor, and sole.
Despite the fact that now you can find any model on sale, many needlewomen felt felt boots on their own. They can be a great gift for relatives or friends.
To make them with your own hands, you don’t need a lot of time or special skills. You will learn about what needs to be done in this article.
What you need to make your own felt boots
It is very important to choose the right materials for the job so that there are no annoying hiccups or errors during the process.To do this, calculate the required amount of wool in advance and prepare all the tools.
Selection and calculation of the amount of wool
To make it clear to a beginner how much wool is needed for his product, you can use 
practice of experienced craftsmen.
- Children - about 0.7 kg.
- Adults (size 39) - about 0.9 kg.
- Adults (sizes 42–43) - up to 1.5 kg.
The amount of wool may vary depending on the height and thickness of the products you want to make.
Which wool to choose depends on your preferences and what type of felting you prefer: dry or wet. Products made using these two techniques differ from each other in appearance and tactile sensations.
REFERENCE. Felt boots are most often made using the wet felting technique.
It is best to purchase wool in specialized storesto be sure of the quality and that the material is suitable for the job.
Materials and tools for work
Let's list what you will need in the process of felting at home:
- wool;
- foam rubber;
- sewing supplies;
- decorative elements as desired (ribbons, rhinestones, etc.);
- liquid soap and spray bottle;
- bubble wrap;
- towel;
When everything you need is at hand, you can start working.
How to make children's felt boots
Let's focus on an option that is perfect for both small children and as a decorative accessory. This will allow you to significantly save on the amount of wool, and will also give you the opportunity to start practicing wet felting on a small product.
- First, you will need to print and cut out a special template.
IMPORTANT! Keep in mind that the wool will shrink during the felting process. Therefore, the size of the template and the calculation of wool volume need to be increased.
- Use it to cut out another template from foam rubber.
- Now you need to place it on the film, and fill the spray bottle with water and a small amount of detergent or liquid soap.
- Then the wool is laid out on the template in strips, first along and then across.
ADVICE. Do not choose stripes that are too short and do not extend beyond the boundaries of the pattern.
- Now moisten it with a spray bottle, after which the wool should be crushed and rubbed with your fingers.
The protruding edges should be tucked in, then lay out another layer of wool and repeat the procedure. - The wool is rubbed not only with your fingers, but also against the bubble wrap itself for about 20 minutes.
- When the material is felted, you need to cut the template into two parts and remove the rubber from the resulting felt boots. Now you need to rub the product a little more on the film.
- Check the readiness of the product. The wool should not fall off or fall off. As a final step, you need to rinse the felt boots from soap and remove excess water. Now dry them and the product is ready!
IMPORTANT! Do not place the accessory on the battery - this could damage the felt boots. It's best to put them somewhere dry and wait for them to dry completely.
Now you know how to make such a wonderful gift for your family and friends yourself. And a child who wears such beautiful and original shoes will always be happy to go for a winter walk, no matter what the weather is like outside.
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