Fail-proof moccasin pattern-making taught by Metis Home Ec teacher.

This video is part of my Full Moccasin-Making Course playlist (link below). I'll guide you through illustrated fail-proof directions to make a moccasin pattern for ANY SIZE. I am a Metis Home Ec teacher who has completed this project for several years with grade ten and eleven students, as well as adults. This pattern works.
Check out the full series for a full beginner-friendly, step-by-step tutorial on making moccasins:
• Full Moccasin-Making C...
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Let's learn how to make some moccasins!

[@neilmcleodart8165]

I made my first set of moccasins using this tutorial, it’s was so easy I’m making set number 2… I used shearling interior liner, deer outer, otter trim, “ they look like you’ve been making these for a 100 years” was the comment made upon.gifting. Perfect tutorial thank you so much !!

[@chamberscourses7638]

This is so wonderful to hear! And such luxurious materials! The shearling + otter will be soooo warm! Congratulations!

[@karenleeedwards2746]

Meegwetch for your course! My DIL asked me for moccasins for last Christmas. I’ve been stalling because of lack of confidence. Now, because of your course, I will be able to have them done for Christmas this year! ❤️🙏🏼

[@chamberscourses7638]

This is wonderful news! So happy to hear this is helpful and clear for you. :)

[@brendahobbs6072]

Wow! This is wonderful. Thank you. Love watching.

[@chamberscourses7638]

Thank you so much! I hope to have the "supplies and where to buy them" video up by next week. Stay tuned!

[@andreahall9331]

This is the best moccasin tutorial I’ve seen! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤

[@chamberscourses7638]

Glad I can help!

[@marysescapades]

You are delightful to listen to and watch.

[@chamberscourses7638]

Oh my goodness thank you!

[@5674Kc]

Best tutorial I've found!

[@chamberscourses7638]

So happy to hear this!

[@Crazy_Christine84]

Love these videos! Miigwech for taking the time to do this series - it much appreciated!! ❤

[@chamberscourses7638]

Happy to help!

[@Ronin-ke5wm]

What a fantastic tutorial. Very clear and easy to follow. Thank you sooooo much :D

[@chamberscourses7638]

You're welcome! Glad it worked for you!

[@brendaboomer7152]

I wish I had a teacher like you growing up in Winnipeg! You are an awesome instructor:) Thank you for putting these videos out, I am making a pair along with my cousin using your tutorial so we get family and fun time together! Very grateful.

[@chamberscourses7638]

Thank you so much! What a great family project!

[@gretawilliams4045]

Amazing!! This is exactly what I've been looking for!! Thank you!!

[@chamberscourses7638]

So glad this is helpful!

[@rangerroe9952]

You’ve done an excellent job at teaching this technique!! Thank you thank you!!

[@chamberscourses7638]

Absolutely my pleasure.

[@Mortiana27]

Thank you so much for doing this video! Been wanting to make a pair for a while, but didn't have the pattern without taking my old pair apart.

[@chamberscourses7638]

I hope it all goes smoothly! Let me know if you run into trouble.

[@jbal6097]

Excellent! Very clear and useful instructions!

[@chamberscourses7638]

Thank you so much!

[@tracyadams4227]

Thank you so much for your moccasin making series! You are an excellent teacher and I have successfully made two beautiful pairs so far.

[@chamberscourses7638]

That's so wonderful! Keep it up!

[@veiurun]

i’m native and this video helped me a lot when i was first starting out on making my own regalia by myself! Anytime i’m asked how i’ve made mine i always direct them to your channel because you are so helpful and easy to follow. Wado for this 💞🪶

[@chamberscourses7638]

So great! I'm happy to hear it helped provide a starting point. Fun for me is teaching in a room of people and seeing the moment they think, "I know another way I could do this!"

[@soniracaza7840]

Hi Chambers, thank you so much for the quick reply. I will give your suggestion a try and will let you know.

[@nicoledemargerie8356]

This is an amazing set of videos! You must be a great teacher!! Thank you for sharing! I may actually try it. ❤

[@chamberscourses7638]

This is the best message! I'm so happy it was easy to follow.

[@gypsycruiser]

Brilliant! And very well presented.. thank you !

[@chamberscourses7638]

Happy to hear this. Happy beading!

[@angelaforsyth1092]

I appreciate your speediness, I am watching to see if I want to try this pattern for a basic first moccasin, and I can comfortably watch without fast-forwarding I will definitely be pausing when I actually make them..

[@chamberscourses7638]

Oh yes. I designed the videos to be paused as needed. I figured better to pause when you need more time than annoyingly have to scrub through the slow/boring shots of me sewing.

[@zoeunruh8423]

Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone! I can't wait to try making our mocs once our supplies arrive =)

[@chamberscourses7638]

Wonderful! How did it go?

[@thread.needle.scissorsstcl9537]

You are a brilliant teacher! I have to make these!

[@chamberscourses7638]

Wonderful! Let me know how they turn out!

[@luke-oakley]

Oh my god, thank you so much! I was desperate to find any conclusive manuals for the patterns. This made my day (after messing up my first shoes completely). Much obliged.

[@chamberscourses7638]

Wonderful!!

[@liveoninmyhart1]

I haven't made this style before so I look forward to the video on how to put it together as I have been afraid I wouldn't be able to do the fitting and attaching of the moccasin to the vamp. I did attempt to adjust and even out a pair for my grand nieces a couple of summers ago...and I really struggled but managed to get them evened out. I've made the one piece style and have mainly guessed at the pattern and sizing and I was always wishing there was an easier way to make the pattern. I really appreciate all the work you've put into doing that with this style. I can see how it would be very much appreciated by the youth that you teach. I look forward to watching more of your videos!!! Much appreciation to you and best wishes with everything you plan for the future!!

[@chamberscourses7638]

This is such a lovely comment. Yes, the pattern had to get refined and refined, and figuring out a way that would work for all sizes is a challenge, I agree. Thank you so much for your kind words. Good luck with your projects!

[@janerosexia747]

A great video! I am trying to make one pair for indoor in winter. I am going to follow your guide. Thank you so much.

[@chamberscourses7638]

Great! Let me know how it went.

[@amandaphilip8396]

I just finished my pattern following your tutorial Mrs. Chambers😁 I’ve never made a pair before but I needed to see how big the pattern was so I can buy my leather on the Rez tomorrow. Can’t wait to see how they turn out

[@chamberscourses7638]

This is amazing. I think you'll be very happy. Feel free to comment with questions if they come up. I am happy to help!

[@liliesofthefield5310]

Thank you for this 🙏❤

[@chamberscourses7638]

You are so welcome!

[@KaylaaMariee48]

I can't wait to try this out! I wish I had you as a teacher in school, this would've been such a cool project!

[@chamberscourses7638]

Thanks so much! You have me as a teacher now!

[@cjconroy25]

Thank you so much for this. You are a master teacher with a wonderful way of explaining so clearly what to do. I wish I could share a picture of the first (yikes) and second (much better) tries. I am about to start my third and would not be able to do so without your generosity in sharing your methodology and taking the time to make and post this series. Thanks from SE BC!

[@chamberscourses7638]

This is so wonderful to hear! I agree, I wish we could share photos in the comments here. So glad I can help!

[@eliotzaiden9260]

thank you ms chambers

[@chamberscourses7638]

You are so welcome!

[@miriamdaniels1871]

Good day, hope to see more videos

[@chamberscourses7638]

More coming soon!

[@sophiewanka5756]

Awesome !!!

[@chamberscourses7638]

Thank you so much!

[@chamberscourses7638]

I hope to have a new video every week. In Fall, it'll be a mukluks series. It's been very fun to finally make these videos; I've been wanting to do it for a long time!

[@nottoday8001]

Thank You🎉

[@chamberscourses7638]

Wonderful wonderful wonderful! Keep it up.

[@hillybanks3891]

I'm from winnipeg too, how cool! Just figured I'd come check out some moccasin making videos as I keep putting it off due to lack of confidence 😅 thanks for posting this very informative video! 😊

[@chamberscourses7638]

Hi neighbour!

[@albertinapires8806]

Good day ma'am I like you teaching course

[@XxRandomYoshixX]

Weyt-k from Interior BC! I've been really nervous about starting my moccasins because I've never had anyone to teach me or give me tips, and after so many videos this one finally made sense to me and makes me feel like I can do with without making too many mistakes ahaha. Kukwstetsemc for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@chamberscourses7638]

Wow what a wonderful message to get! So glad to hear this!!

[@Firstthunder]

Miigwetch for the information sister!

[@chamberscourses7638]

Thank you!

[@mikosrecreations]

Ty!!!!!

[@primalfire2221]

My great grandma used to make them. Now I am a grandmother I want to make for my little ones

[@chamberscourses7638]

I love this! I'm planning to make a video specifically on how to make children's/babies mocs soon.

[@jaynestafford284]

Awesome tutorial!! Thank you so much, this will really help when I go to make my moccasins! Do you by chance have any tutorials on making the back piece for a boot shape?

[@chamberscourses7638]

Not yet, but I have plans to make many more videos. It's been a more complicated Summer than I had anticipated but hoping to get back to it soon.

[@matovujohn9036]

Thank u sooooooooooooooooo..... Much

[@chamberscourses7638]

Aw you're so welcome!!!!

[@samialfotouh7559]

Outstanding despite it looks a little bit mathematical issue, maybe I have to repeat the video several times..Thanks for your help..

[@chamberscourses7638]

Let me know if I can help!

[@eileenmc4746]

Thank you! Ana bassee’

[@chamberscourses7638]

You are welcome!

[@soniracaza7840]

Hi Chambers, your teaching video is the simplest that I’ve seen to make moccasins. Thank you so much. I have a question tho, what kind of allowance would you give if you don’t use any liners for the moccasins?

[@chamberscourses7638]

You can probably get away with upping the allowance to 1cm/0.5”. The Mocs will stretch even more without lining so best to take that full half inch and then walk in them a bunch before adding the fur.

[@kalurimpoche57]

Tks a lot cute ! Xxxssss

[@chamberscourses7638]

Thank you! 😊

[@charlesmartin1347]

I just found your video and your pattern instructions are the best I’ve seen. I have a question concerning very wide feet. My foot is so wide I can’t buy store bought shoes unless I buy a size 13 5E, but my foot length only needs an 81/2, then I’d have to stuff them with materials to take up space and so they would be uncomfortable and hard to walk in. I have been having my shoes custom made for decades, but since I retired I’ve been wearing sandals that I make and would like to make 2 pairs of moccasins, one summer and a winter pair. Does this pattern automatically allow for this extra width or will I have to make adjustments to the pattern layout for them to fit?

[@chamberscourses7638]

Yes! This pattern should work for you, automatically fitting to your foot. Let me know if you get stuck.

[@ShumaiAxeman]

Thanks for this! I've been planning on making at least one pair, more likely two, but trying to work out how to make a hybridized design with a 16oz vegtan sole with a slightly built up heel. Also trying to work out how to do one pair with Kodiak Oil Tan side for the bottom part at least to give it some water resistance in the winter, and this should help me do that quite easily!

[@chamberscourses7638]

Lots of folks will add a 2nd layer (outer sole) to the bottom. Is that what you're doing? Best of luck with the project!

[@ShumaiAxeman]

@@chamberscourses7638 basically yes, though I may build up the heel a little bit similar to how cowboy boots are done, just not as high. I'll be doing a lot of hiking in them, including in winter, so I need something with a bit of water resistance and with a sole I can put some grooves or knotted cordage in for a basic tread.

[@chamberscourses7638]

@@ShumaiAxeman Ah yes, makes sense. I'm also experimenting with reusing the soles of running shoes for moccasins. Haven't gotten to a point of making a video yet but they look pretty neat and have good resiliency. But I understand if you're going for all-natural/handmade.

[@ShumaiAxeman]

@@chamberscourses7638 yeah I've seen designs online where people either reuse rubber soles or just buy ones from cobbler supply shops. I think you just barge them on and stitch the perimeter. I already have the 16oz leather from some armour projects years ago, so I'd rather do that then spend more money hahaha

[@chamberscourses7638]

@@ShumaiAxeman Send me a photo when you're done? [e-mail]

[@joeypaisano9235]

making some for my mum

[@chamberscourses7638]

Lucky mom!

[@Letsgetsuccessful]

Something I learned at school: when drawing curves it is easier if your hand is on the inside, not the outside of the curve you are drawing

[@chamberscourses7638]

Thanks!

[@alanajoyal]

Thanks for sharing this! I'm also in Winnipeg :) can you offer tips on how to reduce the pattern if I don't use a lining? Thanks

[@chamberscourses7638]

You shouldn't have to reduce as the pattern is designed to be quite snug and then stretch to fit. However, you could use a wider seam allowance on all steps, and that would be sufficient to reduce the pattern size. Let me know if that doesn't make sense.

[@bhmcl4131]

Thanks for these videos Miss Chambers. I have a wee problem with the sizing though. I’ve carefully followed the sizing and sewn the front of one moccasin, but it is far too tight to be practical. The toes are very snug but over the arch, the vamp is really impossibly tight. :-( There is no way I will ever fit a liner in. I do have quite a high arch, maybe that’s the problem. Since I’ve cut the leather, I’ll cut those pieces down to try making some for my partner. But meanwhile I will have to try experimenting with increasing the measurements and make some up from an old canvas drop sheet.

[@chamberscourses7638]

Hi, thanks for this. You'll need to make a change to the vamp. Instead of simply tracing the vamp once you're done the whole pattern, make the separate vamp pattern by squaring down from 12 & 13, which will widen the vamp at the arch. Let me know if that doesn't make sense, and I'll try explaining another way.

[@bhmcl4131]

@@chamberscourses7638 By golly you’re quick! Yes, that makes sense - rather than using the 9 and 10 points - I get it. I will give that a go and let you know. Thanks heaps. :-)

[@nativeandindigenuscraftcre433]

Hi Chamber I have done it before with moccasin making and funny thing is with the bottom part I ended up with right feet instead of one right and one left foot I was LOL about it

[@chamberscourses7638]

Oh dear. Did you make two left feet then and give a pair to a friend?

[@nativeandindigenuscraftcre433]

@@chamberscourses7638 Hi I Didn't give it to a friend it was two right feet not one left foot and one right foot this was a pattern for my own pair of moccasins

[@chamberscourses7638]

@@nativeandindigenuscraftcre433 Ah yes ok. I thought perhaps you made mates for both those right feet. That must have been disappointing!

[@nativeandindigenuscraftcre433]

@@chamberscourses7638 this is what I would do it flip the right one over it would be the left one I didn't make them yet this is just pattern for now it just paper and car board to make it last longer right now I am working gifts for friends and family

[@bunnidotcom]

It would be really nice to see a picture of finished moccasins before going through all these videos

[@chamberscourses7638]

Thanks for the feedback. You can get a good look at the finished product right at the beginning (0:10-0:20) of the below video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXPi6GpjbODfaM To see how they look when on, check out the very last few seconds of the below video (from about 20:16) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppuQY5ecg8tmeJY

[@2shay337]

Hey there, you don't happen to live overseas. I have many times found food recipes that the metric system is what was used for units of measurements. I still have my 3rd grade wood ruler that I use for many art projects. I also have many leather/carpentries/gun smithing tools that were my Granddad's bought before 1975. Using the standard inch unit of measurement.

[@chamberscourses7638]

I'm in Canada, so I try to use the metric system with my students. But I realized there may be folks who would appreciate the Imperial measurement too. Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@catcorleone455]

I think I asked on another video, but I was wondering if the vamp part of the pattern should have a seam allowance for the edges that get stitched to the bottom part? It looks like it doesn't.

[@chamberscourses7638]

It doesn't, because everything will stretch, so it's meant to be small, but if you want to add one to just the sides to add a bit of arch room, that's something that could be done. Just fade it to nothing at the toe.

[@suepaull1517]

Thank you fr the pattern.. Question, when i am putting point 5 in it seems that my 1.5 cm is much more that your 1.5 and my heel then becomes farther down then the point 15 and 16?

[@chamberscourses7638]

hmm...I think in this case I would re-watch and ensure no mistakes were made previously. Please let me know if you're still stuck after doing that.

[@danielpoiree6705]

Thank you for the videos. Do you have a written materials list somewhere? I hear you saying what the fluffy material is, but I can't understand what you're calling it. A short written list would be very helpful. Thanks!

[@chamberscourses7638]

Yes! Check out this video. I discuss the materials needed on the left side of the screen, and the list gets populated on the right side of the screen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqDTpmaJgsaKbrM

[@danielpoiree6705]

@@chamberscourses7638 Thank you! That's very helpful!

[@lbcustomleather]

I need some help. I am making my first pair of moccasins and I traced the feet and made your pattern . The right foot is curved and it makes the distance between 10 and 19 very short should I just use the left foot pattern and flip it to make a right foot pattern ?

[@chamberscourses7638]

Usually yes, I just trace one foot, and flip it for the other foot. It sounds like this will be your safest bet, if one of them has gotten a bit wonky. Double check, too, that all the 90 degree angles are perfectly 90 degrees throughout. One that's off makes every other one off and things get weird quickly. I hope that helps.

[@fungsealoon]

Hi. Thanks for the tutorial. I watched because I want to make shoesfor my little girl. would I use this method with a 1 year old?

[@chamberscourses7638]

The distance around the foot needs to come down to about 1.25". Additionally, when you trace the piece for the vamp, square down directly from the widest part of the vamp instead of following the original contour of the foot. This is because kids often have high arches or chubby little foot tops. If that doesn't make sense, let me know and I will clarify. (In other words...Point 3 will now be ~3cm from point 1. All the other peripheral points would need to be adjusted proportionally. So point 5 ends up somewhere around 1.3cm from point 2, point 14 moves to 3.5ish, etc. And then just delete any taper to the vamp to give a little more room.)

[@catcorleone455]

Very good video! Did you ever get a kit together, by any chance?

[@chamberscourses7638]

Just have NOT had time. Between the three boys at home, full time work, my Master’s studies and deciding to run for office lol. But I can’t wait to get back to more of this asap.

[@catcorleone455]

@@chamberscourses7638 I understand! I am amazed that you are able to put together such detailed videos because of all the demands on your time (even though the demands are wonderful). You cover so many details that beginners really need to know. Thank you!

[@wayneflett6816]

This pattern requires thick liner material ? Looking to make a moose hide moccasins without liners.

[@chamberscourses7638]

This one has a liner, yes, but not a super thick lining. You could reduce the outer border by 1/4" but may not need to. They are designed to fit very tight and then stretch to mold to the foot, so may be fine as is. You can also put them together but before adding the fur, do a fitting. If they're too big, I have a video explaining how to make them smaller here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2m8ipanrbpogLc

[@faithahenakew5802]

Miss Chambers is it the same measurements for baby size mocs?

[@chamberscourses7638]

It's a little different. I'm planning to make a video very soon on that.

[@averylark2085]

If you don’t want to make the heal flap can you just straighten out the bottom of the upper piece?

[@chamberscourses7638]

Yes, absolutely. You may want to add a "weld", that little strip of leather we used at the vertical heel seam and around the toe. Let me know if this doesn't make sense.

[@steig8989]

Do you use the same measurements for fids and toddlers? My head says they sides should be a little shorter.

[@chamberscourses7638]

The distance around the foot needs to come down to about 1.25". Additionally, when you trace the piece for the vamp, square down directly from the widest part of the vamp instead of following the original contour of the foot. This is because kids often have high arches or chubby little foot tops. If that doesn't make sense, let me know and I will clarify. (In other words...Point 3 will now be ~3cm from point 1. All the other peripheral points would need to be adjusted proportionally. So point 5 ends up somewhere around 1.3cm from point 2, point 14 moves to 3.5ish, etc. And then just delete any taper to the vamp to give a little more room.)

[@teeelle926]

Can you draw a line straight across instead of "squaring out"?

[@chamberscourses7638]

As long as you get a good 90 degree angle, doesn't matter how you do it. Folding the paper along the lines is another quick trick.

[@hufflefluff3236]

Will this also work for childen and baby moccasins? how much would I need to scale down the measurments?

[@chamberscourses7638]

The distance around the foot needs to come down to about 1.25". Additionally, when you trace the piece for the vamp, square down directly from the widest part of the vamp instead of following the original contour of the foot. This is because kids often have high arches or chubby little foot tops. If that doesn't make sense, let me know and I will clarify. (In other words...Point 3 will now be ~3cm from point 1. All the other peripheral points would need to be adjusted proportionally. So point 5 ends up somewhere around 1.3cm from point 2, point 14 moves to 3.5ish, etc. And then just delete any taper to the vamp to give a little more room.)

[@zarzero6772]

Wonderful , My Hobbit feet thank you as I cannot get patterns big enough. By chance does that magic bag of yours have a way to make more of a chukka style.

[@chamberscourses7638]

YES! It is made by altering this pattern, so definitely do this one first. I'll try to get to that video for you sooner than later. It's a very simple change.

[@zarzero6772]

@@chamberscourses7638 Woot!,, Happy Dance

[@blaird8038]

Do we make a pattern for each foot or just inverse one foot?

[@chamberscourses7638]

Great question. You can just inverse one foot unless your feet are wildly different sizes/shapes.

[@mx_godbehere]

Thank you so much for these tutorial videos. They're great! I was considering buying a moccasin-making kit, but this video has given me the confidence to gather the supplies and do the pattern myself. I've also really enjoyed browsing the Worb Furs site. I'm planning on placing my first order soon. I do have a question: Will these instructions work for making children's moccasins as well? How much (if at all) should I scale down the distances around the foot (point 3, 5, etc.)? I'd appreciate any tips or advice you could offer on how to adjust the pattern for children's sizes.

[@chamberscourses7638]

Hi Ashley. The distance around the foot needs to come down to about 1.25". Additionally, when you trace the piece for the vamp, square down directly from the widest part of the vamp instead of following the original contour of the foot. This is because kids often have high arches or chubby little foot tops. If that doesn't make sense, let me know and I will clarify.

[@mx_godbehere]

@@chamberscourses7638 Thanks! I'll give that a try once I've finished making my pair. Just to make sure I understand what you've said: Point 3 will now be ~3cm from point 1? I'm assuming all the other peripheral points would need to be adjusted proportionally, yes? So point 5 ends up somewhere around 1.3cm from point 2, point 14 moves to 3.5ish, etc.? And then just delete any taper to the vamp to give a little more room? (I needed to stare at the template for a bit to wrap my head around what you meant by "squaring down from the widest point", but I think I get it now.)

[@chamberscourses7638]

@@mx_godbehere You are entirely correct on all points! :)

[@mx_godbehere]

@@chamberscourses7638 Hey, thank you again for these instructions. My moccasins came out great! Now everyone in my family wants a pair. I'm just working on some for my daughter now (scaled down as you recommended). Do you happen to have any tips for making unlined moccasins? I can't figure out how to deal with the seams if they don't have a lining to help hide them. I'd appreciate any advice you could offer. Thanks!

[@chamberscourses7638]

@@mx_godbehere Wow you work fast! For hiding the seams in unlined mocs I would actually sew the toe puckers right-side-out (like many commercial moccasins) so that takes care of those ones. If you don't like how that looks, you can then bind the seam with a leather strip about 1.5-2cm width. For the back heel seam, overlap the two pieces instead of sewing them facing one another, and omit the leather "piping" strip back there. Let me know if that makes sense.

[@Sageification]

Will this work for baby Mocs?

[@chamberscourses7638]

The distance around the foot needs to come down to about 1.25". Additionally, when you trace the piece for the vamp, square down directly from the widest part of the vamp instead of following the original contour of the foot. This is because kids often have high arches or chubby little foot tops. If that doesn't make sense, let me know and I will clarify. (In other words...Point 3 will now be ~3cm from point 1. All the other peripheral points would need to be adjusted proportionally. So point 5 ends up somewhere around 1.3cm from point 2, point 14 moves to 3.5ish, etc. And then just delete any taper to the vamp to give a little more room).

[@tinfinz]

How do we know where to approximate point 4?

[@chamberscourses7638]

It is exactly 1cm (1/2”) “north” of point 2.

[@thomasblair7151]

Do you need an extra measurement on the outside to sew to a sole? If so, how much?

[@chamberscourses7638]

Hmm I'm sure what you mean. Do you mean adding a rubber sole? And measuring for that?

[@thomasblair7151]

@@chamberscourses7638 No...I have seen several others that add 1/4 inch in order to sew the latigo. Yet I do not see that in yours. I do love the ease with which you teach and the information you provide. I have already learned a great deal. Will you have anything concerning beading patterns and layout in the future?

[@chamberscourses7638]

@@thomasblair7151 I have some beading videos up (check in my channel). I think I'm understanding you mean to add 1/4" to accommodate an insole, yes? If that's what you mean, then yes, add away!

[@thomasblair7151]

Thank you --- Got it!!

[@amandaphilip8396]

Is it silly to wonder if this will also work for baby mocs? Just need the foot print hey?

[@chamberscourses7638]

Yes, and you'll need to decrease some of the measurements. There's another comment here where I replied with more precise instructions. I'll copy and paste below.

[@chamberscourses7638]

The distance around the foot needs to come down to about 1.25". Additionally, when you trace the piece for the vamp, square down directly from the widest part of the vamp instead of following the original contour of the foot. This is because kids often have high arches or chubby little foot tops. If that doesn't make sense, let me know and I will clarify. (In other words...Point 3 will now be ~3cm from point 1. All the other peripheral points would need to be adjusted proportionally. So point 5 ends up somewhere around 1.3cm from point 2, point 14 moves to 3.5ish, etc. And then just delete any taper to the vamp to give a little more room.)

[@amandaphilip8396]

@@chamberscourses7638 miigwetch!🙏🏽

[@levanjgarkava9992]

👍very good video. very very! can you send me a fiddle or a drawing with marks

[@chamberscourses7638]

I'm not sure what you mean by a fiddle?

[@carolexo7269]

Where is the instruction for the vamp?

[@chamberscourses7638]

For the pattern for the vamp? At the very end. You retrace part of this pattern to make the pattern for the vamp.

[@carolexo7269]

@@chamberscourses7638 thank you SO much.....I don't know how I missed that!🤔

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@@carolexo7269 Happy to help!

[@patriciakitchin830]

What is "metis"?

[@chamberscourses7638]

Metis is a nation of people whose homeland is the watershed of the Red River in Canada and USA. Originally the progeny of fur trader/Indigenous unions, we formed a separate and distinct culture and existed within our own kin groups for generations. So being mixed is part of it, but citizenship isn’t based on kinship to those intact homeland groups.

[@patriciakitchin830]

Cool! T Y @@chamberscourses7638

[@lsbrave831]

I'm having a hard time finding the square so it's even.

[@chamberscourses7638]

You can use anything that has a perfect right angle. A book will work. Let me know if that makes sense.

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Actually by evening out the toe box shape you may only need one pattern for both feet…😮

[@chamberscourses7638]

True! Like ballet slippers are symmetrical!

[@johnberryhill8106]

Uh, I think I need a seeing-eye dog to get me out of this one.......

[@chamberscourses7638]

Try on a desktop!

[@junekaye7758]

To much measuring.

[@chamberscourses7638]

There are lots of videos on youtube of folks making mocs without measuring. Let me know if you find one you like.