DIY felted wool shoes. Felted shoes and care for them. rub. for the online version

In ancient times, they were purchased only by rich people. The peasants made do with one pair for the whole family. DIY felt boots evoke memories of something warm, pleasant and a little outdated. No matter how progress progresses, the warmest and most comfortable shoes for cold and harsh winter weather are felt boots. Even the most fashionable girls happily wear them. Today's high fur boots are decorated with embroidery, drawings and stones.

Many novice needlewomen are interested in knowing how the creation process occurs. It is long and complex, so it is better to start making miniature felt boots as a holiday souvenir or New Year's toy.

Material used

To create a unique creation you need to stock up on the following materials:

skein
a small amount of building insulation;
soapy water;
oilcloth;
mosquito net;
sprayer;
scissors.

Miniature felt boots

Let's look at the detailed description:

From basalt insulation the intended sketch is cut out.

The wool that extends beyond the edges of the pattern is folded and smoothed so that the work is wrinkle-free.

We repeat the entire previously performed procedure on the reverse side. We do not leave unfilled areas.

The template is wetted, covered with a mosquito net and pressed with your palms.

The mesh is removed, the workpiece is turned over, and the protruding yarn is folded and straightened.

It is important that the workpiece is symmetrical on both sides. If irregularities are detected, the material is covered and pressed repeatedly.
Work continues. The sample is moistened with water and soap, covered with a napkin and rubbed. It’s not too much for three at once, but when it starts to fall off, we work with all our might. We also wipe the sides. This will take twenty minutes.

The product is filled with fingers, we pay Special attention bends. The wool should fit tightly to the pattern. As the work progresses, it will become clear with what force you need to felt the product.

The workpiece is cut with scissors into two even elements.

We press the edges. The pattern is not removed, the edge is rubbed with your fingers.

The template is removed from finished crafts. The felt boot is placed on the fingers and the action continues. A good result is obtained by rubbing the boot against the film. When friction occurs, the material heats up and falls off better. Monitor the amount of soap solution. You can dip the craft directly into a bowl of liquid.

We make sure that the pair made is identical and even. If any flaws are found, continue

When finished, check by pinching off the craft with your fingers. The material should not fiber.
Miniature homemade felt boots are washed in clean water.

After practicing on souvenir models, stocking up on patience and perseverance, you can begin to felt such an ancient traditional shoes for your feet. This procedure is labor-intensive and troublesome, but the result exceeds all expectations - your feet will be warm and comfortable even in the most severe frost.

Felting principle

To make them at home, you need to do the following:

This activity is for patient and calm people, because it is a painstaking and long-term procedure. Felt boots will keep you warm in cold winter weather and your feet will always be protected from frost.

Video master class on making summer felted shoes (light shoes) from Marina Klimchuk

An informative and productive master class awaits you, after which you will receive knowledge sufficient to self-made felted shoes.

This MK is for people who want to learn how to create natural, healing, beautiful shoes for themselves, their loved ones and for other noble purposes.

Suitable for both beginners and people with felting experience.

Course program:

A detailed description of the construction of a template according to individual standards, increase in shrinkage, as well as the features of shrinking volumetric complex shapes.

The main stages of shrinkage of rigid felted fabric without violating the stages of felting, as well as determining the quality of felting, compliance technical requirements process.

Formation of felted shoes with the help of professional shoe and felting tools, as well as without them.

Installing soles on felted shoes, installing accessories.

Shoe materials are made from high-quality felted footwear, which meets all operating standards for many years.

Collecting felted shoes using the method of repeated felting, with additional seams for fastening the felted base.

The peculiarity of making felt shoes, which are preserved by everyone healing properties sheep wool, as well as the versatility of the all-felt form and how to preserve all the properties and integrity of the form during hand felting, so that the final result will be fashionable and stylish felted shoes and ballet flats.

Information is also provided on manufacturers and suppliers of wool, soles and shoe accessories.

Detailed video course plan:

1. Introduction. Look right here:

2. Take measurements, stand template for 11 minutes

3. Layout of wool. The process of felling. 2h 10 min.

4. Installing the sole 28 min

5. Forming 42 min.

6. Installation of accessories 4 min.

7. Detailed notes of the master class + a very valuable list - all the secret places where you can order high-quality accessories and soles.

The video course will be presented in two versions:

1. On a USB flash drive(for those whose Internet is not very fast)

The flash drive can be picked up from the Shkatulochka studio (Moscow, Godovikova 2, daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.) or ordered delivery by mail (1st class delivery) or by courier in Moscow.

2. Internet version. Total download volume 8 GB

3800 rub. for the Internet version

4200 rub. — version on USB flash drive

The versions are absolutely identical, only the cost of the flash drive is added

And I also want to draw your attention - The master class is protected with an electronic key. What does it mean? When you first start the master class, you will see a window in which you will need to enter your license key once, which you receive with the flash drive or when ordering the Internet version.

Activation needs to be done only at the first start; for all subsequent starts you will not be asked for a key. With this personal key you can activate the master class on 3 different computers (for example, a computer and a laptop). After activation, the master class remains tied to the computer on which you activated it. If you reinstall Windows on your computer, you will also need a key. That's why we make it possible to reuse the key so that you can watch the course wherever it is convenient for you.

IMPORTANT: Please note that the versions for Windows OS and Apple computers are different. If you are an Apple owner, please indicate this when ordering.

The master class is also available for order at the Masters Fair

Still have questions? Write [email protected] Elena Samodivka (Kuznetsova)

Felt shoes - natural, warm, comfortable, practical and absolutely irreplaceable in severe frost conditions, have become an item of increased demand among modern fashionistas. Being business card“Russian style”, felt “fever” captured not only the CIS, but also spread throughout the world.

If twenty years ago felt boots were considered primitive, ugly and rough shoes, then the modern variety of designs of designer samovalki, wire rods, felt boots, pimas, cats, chunyas and chesanok evokes sincere delight and a desire to replenish your wardrobe with a couple of stylish handmade items.

Decorated with appliqué and lacing, embroidered with rhinestones and stones, trimmed with fur, combined with knitting, decorated with pompoms and ribbons, and even painted - our dear and good felt boots have turned into works of art, putting even Finnish uggs to shame.

If you are obsessed with the idea of organizing a fashion show in exclusive felt boots to the envy of everyone around you, I suggest you master a fascinating hobby - hand felting technology, and make felt boots for yourself. Based on your individual preferences you can safely vary color scheme, style and decor of your products.

Making felt boots does not require special equipment, although the process of felting a “simple” felt boot is quite complex, painstaking and long. Therefore, you will have to be patient. Wet felting is usually done in a bathhouse.

We can get by ordinary kitchen equipped with a table.

sheep wool;
polyethylene bubble film;
mosquito net;
hot soapy water (the hotter the better);
template for felt boots;
wooden massage rolling pin (if available);
And the best and most irreplaceable tool is our golden pens.

Step-by-step instruction

Step 1

Wool for hand-rolling. Sheep wool, preferably autumn sheared. It is better to take carding (semi-rough, coarse). You can find and buy it at a craft store or order it online.

Wool consumption depends on the size of the boots, the height of the boot and the thickness of the wool layer. On average, felt boots for an adult will require 700-1300 grams. For a child approximately 600g.

Step 2

Sample. We draw a pattern for our felt boots on a piece of paper. We are counting required size and the height of the boot, taking into account 40% wool shrinkage (foot length + 40%, boot width + 40%). We draw as generally as possible, adding calculated allowances along the contour on all sides.

We pay special attention to the instep; if it is too narrow, the leg will not fit. The ideal material for the template is foamed polyethylene ( thermal insulation material, used as a substrate for laminate).

You can cut a pattern from ordinary dense polyethylene. For children's felt boots, it is convenient to use a template with a combined bell for simultaneous felting of two felt boots at once, which will then need to be cut in half along the tops.

Step 3

Preparation. Laying out the wool on top of the pattern is the most crucial moment. Covering the table bubble wrap, put our template on it. We pull out long strands from the combed wool fiber with our hands and carefully lay them on top of our pattern, first across and then along the template.

The wool must be laid out carefully, in a uniform layer of equal density. You can put a little more wool on the toe and heel. Lay out 3-4 layers. We consider the layout of the wool lengthwise and crosswise to be one layer. Wet the laid wool with a soap solution.

Turn the workpiece over, fold the protruding edges onto front side and repeat the procedure of laying out the wool in perpendicular layers.

Step 4

Felting and rolling. We spray our workpiece - a half-roll - with a hot soapy solution, wrap it in a net and begin to knead and rub the surface with our hands. Wool loves ironing. Be sure to smooth out all the wrinkles, lumps and folds - sculpt the shape. We form our felt boots, similar to a giant sock.

We make sure that the layers do not shift and holes do not form. We water our felt boots periodically hot water with soap so that it shrinks evenly. We take out the template and iron the felt boots from the inside with our hands.

We continue to intensively knead the workpiece, you can compact it, twist it, rolling it with a wooden massage roller until the felt boots become the right size both shapes and wool will no longer be pulled out of the felt. We repeat the entire procedure with the second felt boot. We check the symmetry of the pair by periodically placing them next to each other.

Trim the larger felt boots until the desired shrinkage occurs. At this stage, you can adjust the shape directly on your foot, after putting on a wool sock and a plastic bag. We trample until we achieve the desired right-left shape.

We hit the protruding places with a hammer. Rinse the finished felt boots in cold water and set them to dry, stuffing them tightly with crumpled paper or plastic bottles of suitable shape to maintain their shape.

Step 5

Decoration. The possibilities for decorating felt boots are endless. You can find a lot on the Internet original ideas and the necessary accessories for every taste and budget.” Go ahead” - show your imagination, create with pleasure and surprise your loved ones with unique works of your own hands.

So five days in St. Petersburg have flown by - five wonderful days that included a lot of work, with excellent result, a lot of impressions and new friends...
The trip was truly a success in every sense - the weather did not disappoint, it was warm and dry; autumn St. Petersburg and especially Peterhof are in full splendor... but most importantly, my master class on felting boots and installing them on the sole took place (it took place!!!).
Felting wool master class is not easy and quite complex - a lot of information and a lot physical work…. and only three days to get the result - Boots, felted and assembled with your own hands. The girls are all so different, but so Cool and Talented! - everyone tried and worked in full force, with faith in final result! In three days we were designers, shoemakers, and shoemakers... waved a ruble and wielded a shoe hook, were very tired....., and again very tired, but the result was worth it - neat, even and comfortable Boots, made with our own hands, for our own feet, taking into account all their features and preserving all useful properties wool)))

Felting master class day one.

We started with the theory of creating a pattern for boots, correct measurements foot and selection of soles. Then we moved on to laying out and lapping the wool on the template