Who on Earth doesn’t love to receive little, teeny, tiny, super cute baby shoes at their baby shower? Fools! That’s who. I am totally obsessed with baby and kid shoes, especially handmade ones, so I started googling my brains out for some patterns to try for a little boy, since all I’ve got are girly ones. I came across the TOMs Inspired Baby & Toddler Shoes tutorial, over on Homemade Toast and freaked out as soon as I saw them. Then I made them. And drooled.
The tutorial itself provides a free PDF pattern for a toddler and baby shoe, but you’ll need to size it accordingly. Since I’ve got no baby feet to use for sizing, I opted to just purchase the PDF pattern from her Etsy shop, which you can visit right here.
The tutorial is so easy to follow, and I didn’t run into any problems at all. The tags I made using printable fabric because I had plenty on hand, but you can use an iron on with ribbon or twill tape also.
Here are my shoes in progress. When you make these, be careful to take the time to ensure you place the tags and angles properly so you don’t end up with two right or two left shoes — the tags go on the outside, just like a buckle would. And when you print the patterns, cut the pieces twice so you get enough for two shoes. Don’t laugh at me… I didn’t realize that I only had pieces for the one shoe. Ok, laugh.
Overall, these took me about an hour or so from start to finish.
These were a huge hit at my friend’s baby shower yesterday, and I was itching to be able to post them!
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Just precious!
These shoes are so adorable! I love the colors. Great job!
Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
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Thanks Amy! I'm drooling over how cute these turned out, I just love 'em!
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Thanks for stopping by Tonna! I just popped in at your Submarine Sunday Link Party – so cute! Can't get over the "USS Crafty" name, I love it!
Best-
Kim
Seriously – I'm in love! Is that a wool that you used? Thanks so much for the feature!!
Those are the cutest little shoes ever!
You're so welcome, I'm so glad I found your blog – these were such a hit at my friends' shower! I used a sleeve of a tattered button down shirt and the sole & upper are a lightweight brushed flannel. I love the way they turned out, and I know they'll be in high demand at baby showers for sure!
Thanks Jenn! They were so fun… I need to try a pair for me! Lol
I to am a slipper/shoe lover, ok "freak". Totally cute now I have to make some!
Hi Judy! I am suuuuch a tiny-shoe-junkie, it's awful. Definitely give it a try!!
Shut up!! Easily the most adorable baby shoes I have ever seen! I love them MORE than Toms! Would love for you to share at the party! xo bridgett
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Hi Bridgett! I'm totally obsessed with these!!!!! I just popped over to your link party & linked myself up! Thanks so much for the invite!
Best –
Kim
Kim…those shoes are adorable!!!! Love the comment "Who on Earth doesn't love to receive little, teeny, tiny, super cute baby shoes at their baby shower? Fools! " had me cracking up! LOL…Amazing site too!
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Thanks Cynthia!! LOL I said that to my husband after I made them, and was drooling over how cute I thought they were, and he thought I was nuts! Men, I guess.
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Seriously???? Those are the CUTEST things I've ever seen. Ethans, haha. I'm your newest follower 😉
Jamie http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com
Thank you!!!! I love the way they turned out! And I love the custom name option 🙂
I appreciate the follow – I'm off to check your space out!!
Take care-
Kim
Too adorable! Love em!
Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com
Thanks Jenna!
Ohhhhhhhhh myyyyyy goshhhhhhhhhhhh these are too cute! I cannot believe you made those. That label kills me.
These are adorable! What did you use for the name tag on the heel?
These are so adorable! You did a great job! Did you find her pattern true to size?