How to make Boot Covers (Tutorial) | DIY thigh high boots

[@mallagrancosplay2218]

"Then I've got you covered" 😏 This is awesome tho!

[@KirileeCosplay]

MallaGran Cosplay I like to slip on a pun every once in a while it’s true ;) hehehe

[@Gloriousturtlechan]

LIFESAVER!!! I am too bulky to fit in most boots that go over the ankle so finding this a darn treasure!

[@KirileeCosplay]

I’m glad I could help!

[@notquiteasuperhero]

You are such a lifesaver, it's so hard to find boots that fit my calves and thighs for cosplaying! Thank you!

[@KirileeCosplay]

You are so welcome!

[@eb6302]

Im not cosplaying or wearing a costume. Just like skin tight boots

[@KirileeCosplay]

That’s all fine too

[@ItsTerrahCard]

“Whether You are a super hero or cosplaying or something else.” Me. Im the something else since I do drag haha

[@KirileeCosplay]

Oh my god - YES! This has made my day.

[@ItsTerrahCard]

Kirilee Cosplay haha. Well thank you for the helpful video. I make my outfits and it’s hard to find thigh high boots that match them

[@diam8749]

Terrah Card I think a lot of us may be the “or something else” my love 🤣🥰

[@KirileeCosplay]

I appreciate all these comments- the “something else” is everything I could want out of life ^_^

[@CowboyCas1204]

The something else sums up a Rouge the Bat cosplay pretty nicely I think 😅

[@Hellokomorebi1104]

So, I used to cosplay a bit 5 years ago and I loved it and sewing so very much. But life and college got in the way and I had a VERY hard time getting back to it until recently. Following your tutorial, I just completed my first project in FIVE YEARS. This has given me new confidence in getting back into this craft and has made me so happy. Just the way I felt years ago. Thank you so much for posting this very helpful and super easy tutorial. I credit a HUGE part of my gained confidence to YOU. Thanks again 🖤 Also.... DAMN THIS COVERS TURNED OUT G O O D. If you're reading and are considering following this tutorial, DO IT. It's easy and they look great when done 👌

[@KirileeCosplay]

This is the nicest message I have read all year. Thank you so much xoxo

[@Hellokomorebi1104]

@@KirileeCosplay You're very welcome, friend ^^

[@auntybeebee]

Love this tutorial. So helpful! My granny was involved with amateur musical theatre throughout her life. She used this technique a lot for plays she was in, but probably more for ankle boots for old fashioned period costumes. She would sometimes use stretchy socks over shoes (cut out a bit for the heel to pop through), if you want something in a hurry and / or don't have sewing skills. You can sew on buttons, or laces, or zips, or any other embellishments to make the shoe look a bit more realistic. I have used knee high stretchy white socks for a white knee high boot effect. Obviously making your own from scratch opens up so many more possibilities and looks fabulous.

[@KirileeCosplay]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing that story with us :)

[@brandilyon]

Thank you! I was looking at several other tutorials who have the shoe pieces separate from the boot and who were making pattern drafting much more work than this, perfect simple tutorial.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you so much for your response. I'm glad that this was easy to understand for you. Good luck with your boot cover!

[@katherineellerback3808]

Perfect timing on these boot covers I'm just starting my Halloween costume for this year and was looking for a easy tutorial! Thanks!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Awesome! Good luck with the creation!

[@moshimoshispidermandesu9932]

THIS IS SO EASY!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!! I WILL USE IT FOR MY ASASSIN'S CREED COSTUME!!! I WILL DEFINETLY TRY THIS OUT!!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Awesome! I hope it all works out!

[@moshimoshispidermandesu9932]

@@KirileeCosplay thank you

[@Lockert97]

Awesome video and such a neat way to do some shoes for a Sailor Moon shoe for example. I love it an surely will use it in the future for costumes.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Lockert 97 oh fabulous! Good luck!

[@truehoomanhere6230]

Gonna try and make these for my Angel Dust cosplay! Thanks!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@ohnaliirony8997]

This is the most delightful possible video for me right now. I've got calves that destroy boots!

[@KirileeCosplay]

I’m glad i could help!

[@scottvogel8477]

Thank you for showing all the things we need at the start of the video.

[@KirileeCosplay]

You’re welcome 😊

[@PrincessDollieBunnie]

Mettaton! ♥

[@KirileeCosplay]

True!

[@RottenLegacy]

_How'd you read my mind_

[@rileymclellan8953]

This is the perfect tutorial! Very detailed and to the point! Great job, and thank you!

[@KirileeCosplay]

My absolute pleasure. I'm so glad it could help!

[@theoddbody1856]

You’re a life saver!!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Alondra Cochran I’m glad I could help!

[@heyitsamy3138]

I'm here for cosplay purposes and this was SO HELPFUL THANKYOU!!

[@KirileeCosplay]

I am so glad!

[@ArcanePath360]

I love it when something seemingly complicated looking can be super easy. Thanks!

[@KirileeCosplay]

My pleasure! I try not to over complicate things wherever possible ^_^

[@ArcanePath360]

@@KirileeCosplay It's a good philosophy to follow. That's what geniuses do. Einsteins' goal was to have a unified theory of everything and his big achievements were in simplifying the world, such as with E=MC2. A simple formula which has powerful implications. I always try to simplify everything in my life where I can. If there's a shortcut way of doing something, I want to know about it!

[@KirileeCosplay]

And as long as the shortcut is easy to be understood by everyone, then you've got a winning formula :)

[@ArcanePath360]

@@KirileeCosplay Well you certainly did a good job of that ;)

[@rebag8285]

Yas this was so informative and I will definitely be referring to this video the next time I make boot covers! Thank you

[@KirileeCosplay]

I'm glad to hear that!

[@enelpenel6915]

Thank you for this! I always have trouble finding my shoe size. I needed to find an other way to have boots for my next cosplay.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Awesome! Glad it could help!

[@Barbie46]

Nice and simple , straight to the point just the way I like it. Yes 👍👍👍😊

[@KirileeCosplay]

Awesome! I’m glad it could help!

[@junejun8]

You are so entertaining. Thank you for this! I’ll be going to my first con and was looking up cosplay tips!

[@KirileeCosplay]

That is awesome! Good luck!

[@jaydescorner8401]

thanks sooo much - i'm going to be Magneto for Halloween and I got a pair of boots that are unfortunately not the right color, i've been panicking about finding the proper colored boots for cheap but now I can just DIY them and make them much nicer

[@KirileeCosplay]

Glad I could help!

[@sluggiechan5518]

Great video. This is my first time making shoe covers and working with stretch fabric and this video was so helpful. Very beginner friendly and your voice is nice to listen to which helps a lot. 🧡

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thanks so much!

[@bob_marlee03]

i've been struggling to find boots that would fit right, and would be the right color for my mettaton cosplay, but now i can make sure the color matches to the chest piece! and it's soooooo much cheaper

[@KirileeCosplay]

I am super glad it was helpful for you!

[@juliasarands]

I used this tutorial and they turned out awesome! Thank you!

[@KirileeCosplay]

That is awesome!

[@RetroReminiscing]

Fantastic, i love this , thank you, i love the red ones yo made, your help and guidance is appreciated, have a lovely weekend!👌🥰

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you! I’m glad it helped!

[@elizabethpothier6270]

This will be useful! Thanks.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Elizabeth Pothier my pleasure!

[@piixiehollows4101]

Perfect for a mumza cosplay :D

[@KirileeCosplay]

Cool!

[@SmudgeParty]

Thanks! I’ll use this for my Tsuyu cosplay

[@KirileeCosplay]

Ah! Fabulous! Good luck!

[@LavandarBunny]

Got it on the first try. I love your tutorials so much!!! Simple and easy to follow!!! I haven't had any trouble with them! I did want to ask though, what glue do you recommend for the shoe grips? Thanks for the help again!

[@KirileeCosplay]

I'm glad it worked. In terms of glue - if in doubt E6000 it :)

[@RayKon001]

Thank you so much for the tutorial!! It's super helpful 😍❤️

[@KirileeCosplay]

I’m glad it could help! ^_^

[@aleksandramakari]

I want to make a design of my own, for a character from a show. The reboot one doesn't wear dresses like the original, but I'll put a spin on the original Sabera.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Sounds cool! Good luck!

[@cardtower]

This is a wonderful tutorial! thank you so much! i have a bit of a weirdly worded question: when i am to make these boot covers for myself, i would like the bottom part of my base boot to show. that is, the heel and the front sole part. it has a bit of a platform. obviously i don't want to completely cover it like you do here, so would it be easier to just glue those edges to the base boot? thank you!

[@KirileeCosplay]

That is absolutely and option however, it will require different patterning and you will need to ensure you use the correct glue because it will not be a secure seam like this version

[@evillolipop2704]

Omg Yay!! Thank you! Now I must learn! XD

[@KirileeCosplay]

Yay!

[@ChomperGirl666]

This is SOOO helpful, thank you so so much! I need blue booties for my cosplay, but I dont want to buy new shoes and I love my little black ones lol

[@KirileeCosplay]

I'm so happy this could help :)

[@Hogan7797]

Thanks so much, this is soooo helpful!

[@KirileeCosplay]

I am glad it could help!

[@dejonckheere100]

THANK YOU SO MUCH... i get to work right away.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@alexandregagne1209]

Very useful !!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you!

[@kae4921]

OH MY GOD THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS

[@KirileeCosplay]

My pleasure! I hope it helps!

[@fruitloopy346]

gonna use this to make some hatsune miku thigh high boots! thanks so much for this tutorial ❤

[@KirileeCosplay]

You're welcome 😊

[@alunebestgirl7404]

Do you think this would work making a longer pattern with the size of your leg and only a seam on the back? I really want to do this to one of my old boots but I don't think the front seam would look so great on normal daywear

[@KirileeCosplay]

I won't say no because I think you need to give it a go to see. Depending on the stretch fabric you use, I can see it working pretty nicely.

[@spicyrhino8918]

I'm really new to the whole sewing-my-own-cosplay thing, so thanks for making a video that's easy to understand! Can I ask where you got the fabric for the second (purple/shiny) pair of boot covers? I'm looking for something similar but haven't had much luck!

[@KirileeCosplay]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. I got the fabric from the Australian store Spotlight

[@spicyrhino8918]

@@KirileeCosplay Thank you!

[@mbcalderwood]

Pretty cool

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you :)

[@revellucien8031]

Thank you so much for this

[@KirileeCosplay]

You're so welcome!

[@gabrielleakin1546]

This is so helpful T^T thank you

[@KirileeCosplay]

My pleasure :)

[@colorbar.s]

Hello! This video is a huge help!! I have a question. The boots I wanna make are Hatsune Miku's which are a different colour at the bottom and heel. How would I go about adding or showing the rest of the teal colour besides the heel? Thank you!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Pattern it out into the different sections

[@recoveryisreal]

Such a good, clear tutorial! For fabric choice, I can't find the colour I need in plain lycra, but there's something pretty close in a cotton lycra (95% cotton, 5% lycra), or rayon lycra (95% rayon, 5% lycra). Do you think one of these would work? There's also a nylon lycra (80% nylon, 20% lycra), but it's more expensive and I'm trying to keep costs down. Thank you so so much for the video, I'm new to this whole cosplaying thing so I need all the help I can get!

[@KirileeCosplay]

It will all depend on the stretch! Make sure it has a good stretch :)

[@primrose3982]

Yay! Just what I need to help me make my own House Of Elliott over the knee bridal boot knockoffs for my wedding. (Because who can afford shelling out $298.32 for shoes after paying for a veil and custom dress? Not me.)

[@KirileeCosplay]

Ouch! I feel that! Go forth and make your own beautiful pair and they can be from the House of Jelly Turtle ;)

[@primrose3982]

@@KirileeCosplay thanks, maybe I should handpaint that as a little logo on the sole! Actually, that's an awesome idea!😆

[@kathysmall2620]

I need this for my evie costume for the boot 👢

[@KirileeCosplay]

Hey awesome! Good luck and glad it could help

[@malaneyy408]

I'll be trying my first sewing attempt with some boot covers like these! But I am wondering after you cut off the excess fabric when you sew, do u fold the boot cover inside out to hide the over hang of extra fabric?

[@KirileeCosplay]

That’s correct! :)

[@YoVogue.]

Love it❣️

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you!

[@dmc8708]

I have a pleather fabric I’m going to attempt this with but I don’t think it will come out the same

[@KirileeCosplay]

If it has some stretch to it, it will be fine. Just lots of fittings. If it is non stretch, maybe check out kamui’s boot tutorial.

[@princessfaust]

Hi, really enjoyed your video! I have a question. What fabric do you recommend for doing this? I thought of using lycra but I don't know where to get it cause fabric stores I know of don't sell it in bright colors. Ideally I want something that smoothes everything underneath (thick) but also stretchy. I like what you used for the pink ones in this video. Thanks

[@KirileeCosplay]

Yes you can! It is probably scuba knit which is also wonderful

[@DamienGadriel]

Hi, there is a very small chance you will see this or Even reply but I have some questions 1: is it possible to make these into full tights that includes the hips and waist? 2: is there a tutorial for hand stitching them? I don't have access to a sewing machine and I have trouble learning how to use things that are new to me.

[@KirileeCosplay]

You can always extend up the pattern to go over the hips and waist. As for hand stitching, I would not recommend it. Reason being, hand stitching is not as strong (especially when you do a zigzag stitch which you need for the stretch). It might hold for a single wear but the thread will stay with the tension as it is a single thread type sewing

[@DamienGadriel]

@@KirileeCosplay ah okay! Thank you very much!

[@hitomichan7]

I was planning to do something like this for my ai hoshino cosplay but sadly i didnt have time to make the boots since the shoes i wanted to use were broken and i didnt have time since the event was near where i was barely done making the dress so instead i wore knee high socks and black flats

[@KirileeCosplay]

I’m sure it still worked ^_^

[@gabs3901]

Hi there! May I ask, how did you added the shoe grip thingies to the bottom? Did you used fabric glue or a different kind?

[@KirileeCosplay]

These came with their own adhesive but e6000 glue would work a treat!

[@samanthababy1]

I want to use the Yaya Han Boots Pattern D, but im confused about the measuring...to know exactly what size i need. Can you maybe help me thx

[@KirileeCosplay]

I believe it is based around foot size. If in doubt, do a mock up in a like material first. Only way to be sure

[@iristakenoko3939]

THANK U !!! ❤️

[@KirileeCosplay]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@frankiesteinsbbg]

(OOC) how much fabric would you need for this? would I be fine with just 1 yard, or should I buy more?

[@KirileeCosplay]

1 yard should be fine :)

[@elvavela8201]

What kind of material do you use

[@KirileeCosplay]

4 way stretch - like lycra

[@Ash_NuggTato]

Can you do this with stockings?

[@KirileeCosplay]

I don’t see why not as it is a similar premise :)

[@cupidheart7609]

Could this work with platform boots?

[@KirileeCosplay]

I dont see why not :)

[@rinrin3811]

lige saver ima use this for my spinel cosplay😭😭

[@KirileeCosplay]

Im glad this could help!

[@wybornebasil]

how would you do a calve-high boot out of satin?? the boots i want to make also have a v in the front (cure chocolat)

[@KirileeCosplay]

This type of boot only really worked with stretch fabric- so you could try it with stretch satin and see what the results are like

[@wybornebasil]

Kirilee Cosplay okay! thank you sm for answering, love your channel 💕💕💕

[@thebeeskneees]

where did you find the stretchy fabric? I can't find any small amounts of it being sold for an affordable price anywhere :(

[@KirileeCosplay]

I got some of mine from Super Cheap Fabric - the pink was from Spotlight

[@PriyaChoudhary1111]

In this, which fabric you have used, send the link to buy it online, where to buy it online

[@KirileeCosplay]

It’s lyrca or spandex. In terms of links, do a google search for places around you because o can guarantee you, my contacts will not be best for you. Also, when you are asking for help, try using polite language like please and thank you rather than demanding language :)

[@PriyaChoudhary1111]

Thank you very much

[@flamingyawn3318]

Is there a way I could sew this permanently on a pair of boots?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Gluing would be easier but sure you could experiment and try sewing it in

[@Attenoj]

Honey if you don't make you an easy store. ❤

[@KirileeCosplay]

Huh?

[@Attenoj]

@@KirileeCosplay sorry Etsy sis! Lol

[@joshbranton4279]

does the seam on the bottom of the shoe not bother you as you walk?

[@KirileeCosplay]

No it doesnt

[@joshbranton4279]

@@KirileeCosplay ok i was just wondering because i want to make some superhero boots covers using this idea and put the little grips on the bottom. any problems i might run into using regular shoes?

[@kendalberry9058]

The pink ones look stylish, shiny, and pretty sexy when you wear them

[@KirileeCosplay]

Great! I hope you make your own ^_^

[@jaylion3522]

What type of glue would you recommend if we want to glue it instead???

[@KirileeCosplay]

Glue how?

[@jaylion3522]

Kirilee Cosplay like instead of hemming the heel, you mention we can glue it down, what type of glue would you suggest to do that?

[@ImWayT00Awesome]

How many yards did you have?

[@KirileeCosplay]

I think about 1 as it was a 150cm width fabric

[@kittytan2308]

What the fabric you used in the under the boot?

[@KirileeCosplay]

It's all lycra. The grip is an anti-slip sole.

[@kittytan2308]

@@KirileeCosplay Oh, thank you so much, you saved me ;u;

[@KirileeCosplay]

Kitty Tan pleasure! Glad I could help :)

[@olciaquku3715]

Can i use non elastic fabric?

[@KirileeCosplay]

It will not work this way. You will need to add a zipper

[@Friendly_Neigborhood_Astolfo]

I am makin a thigh high sock.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Sweet

[@ChristianGerardPBerou]

can you make a tutorial on how to measure the feet?

[@KirileeCosplay]

I don’t understand why that would be relevant?

[@Nobody_44]

*cackles in junko*

[@KirileeCosplay]

That would certainly work :)

[@YTuCas]

JANOME→蛇の目 Snake’s eye.

[@KirileeCosplay]

How about that!

[@ericamello3330]

Amei essa moça

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thanks!

[@Ginn31]

Kinda sound dumb, but how would one know Where exactly to sew? Where is the outline to sew on? Or I have to eyeball it.

[@KirileeCosplay]

All machines have guidelines near the presser foot. 5/8 of an inch and 1.5 cm is pretty much the same line :)

[@jasonenosart]

Forgive me, but what keeps the tops from slipping down?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Hopes and dreams lol no- if done correctly it will not roll down, but you can always add elastic at the top too

[@jasonenos9138]

@@KirileeCosplay That reminded me of the old Red Skelton joke - "You know what's holding that dress up? A city ordinance." lol

[@mommymetime8210]

When you want pantashoes but can't afford them. T.T Thank you for this!!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Pleasure

[@oneofyou6773]

So this is what Superman has been doing....

[@KirileeCosplay]

I wouldn’t be surprised!

[@r4y0fth3sun5]

How does one lock a cut seam?

[@KirileeCosplay]

I’m not sure what you exactly mean, but you can use and overlocker or zigzag stitch to go over the edge of a seam

[@r4y0fth3sun5]

@@KirileeCosplayYes, I meant how does one secure a seam once the original seam was cut in order to trim the top of the boot.

[@KirileeCosplay]

You go over it again

[@frankjanvari8650]

hello looks very beautiful very nice video please kindly film how to thread the sewing machine how to wind the bobbin and please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how its used to sew please OK?please kindly reply back OK?thank you very much

[@KirileeCosplay]

There is already a video on that.

[@paladinmabel]

She Ra season 5 anyone?

[@KirileeCosplay]

I don’t personally watch it but I hear it’s good

[@paladinmabel]

It is! I was just asking since a certain outfit in this season (not spoiling) requires thigh high boot covers from the looks of it

[@KirileeCosplay]

Nice!

[@wyster14]

Me, watching because I can't find shoes for a cosplay I'm getting

[@KirileeCosplay]

Cool! I hope now you can make your own!

[@wyster14]

@@KirileeCosplay I got the pattern for them made, but now I need to do the rest lol

[@mspark1371]

I can't sew to save my life

[@KirileeCosplay]

Then learn :)