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Moccasin Pattern

This document provides detailed instructions for making a paper pattern for moccasins, including measurements and markings for various points on the foot. It outlines the steps for drawing curves, cutting out the pattern, and sewing techniques, emphasizing the importance of fit and proper stitching methods. Additionally, it includes variations for attaching a heel tab and using a thong for a snug fit.

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Moccasin Pattern

This document provides detailed instructions for making a paper pattern for moccasins, including measurements and markings for various points on the foot. It outlines the steps for drawing curves, cutting out the pattern, and sewing techniques, emphasizing the importance of fit and proper stitching methods. Additionally, it includes variations for attaching a heel tab and using a thong for a snug fit.

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Making a paper pattern for moccasins:

(use the same pattern left and right moccasins)


1. Place feet (or tracings) on either side of center line of paper with 1" between heels and edge of
paper.
Each heel should be 1/2" away from the center line, and the balls of the feet below the big toes
should be 1/4" away from the center-line of the paper.
2. Even with the heels, mark points E and E' (1/2" from the center-line and 1" from the edge of
the paper) Also mark points D and D' (1/2" from the center-line at the edge of the paper).
3. Mark point A by following a line from the base of the big toe to the center-line.
4. Draw curve around
top of foot 1/2 " from
toes from point A to
just above little toe.

5. To find points B and


B', measure the
circumference around
the (widest part) ball of
the foot and place half
the distance on either
side of the center-line
where the ball of the
foot is, mark this point.
Now measure 1/2 "
straight down and 1/2"
straight out.

6. Finish drawing the


curve around the top
of the foot to point B
and to point B'.

7. Drop an imaginary
line straight down
from each of the
marked points for the
circumference of the
foot, this marks the
bottom of the moccasin
cuff at the heel.
Another imaginary line
connecting this point
with point B shows
where the cuff will be
folded down at the
ankle.

8. To draw the front corners of the cuff, draw a 2" line from point B, perpendicular to the
imaginary fold-over line for the cuff.
9. Maintain a 2" cuff width to find point C at the rear corner of the cuff. Connect point C with
point D at the heel by drawing a slight curve that intrudes no more than 1/4" from the edge of the
paper.

Make sure paper pattern fits foot around instep


and at heel before cutting out of leather.

After cutting out the paper


pattern, fabric or felt can be
used to practice stitching.

Sew inside
out: Seam A
to B/B' and
seam D/D' to
C/C'. Use a
combination
of whip stitch
and running
stitch (it's
easier to
pucker the
toe using the
running
stitch). Cut
slits (for heel
tab) from D
to E and D'
to E' only
after the toe
is stitched,
and proper
fit is checked.

Right side out, use the whip stitch in sewing the seam for the heel
tab. If you don't want to create a loose heel tab, fold the tab up as
high as you can, flush against the back of the heel, and whip-stitch
around the three edges of the tab, attaching it to the back of the heel.
If you pull the stitching tight it will be nearly invisible and this style
will result in a more water-proof heel.

Some variations in Trimming the


Heel Tab.

ATTATCH THONG AT SEAM


AT BACK OF ANKLE.
Cut thong from a scrap of leather
by cutting from the perimeter of
the scrap, in a spiral, towards the
center. Use the thong to keep the

moccasin snug. stitch the thong to


two places at the back of the
moccasin, or punch holes below
the cuff, and wrap the thong
around to the front and tie it in
the back.

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