Fleece Boot Liners

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Coats Dual Duty XP All-purpose thread, to match
• 3/4 yd fleece
• 1/2 yd of 1 1/2" wide elastic
• Pattern-tracing cloth
• Sewing machine
• Basic sewing supplies

DIRECTIONS:

1. To make the boot liner pattern, lay the boot on its side over the tracing cloth and outline the upper portion of the boot shape, stopping just below the ankle bend. Push down on the boot to flatten it as you trace. Generally, the back will be a slight curve and the front will be almost straight. Straighten the center front and make a note to cut that edge on the fold. (Note: Don't add any seam allowances, as the fleece stretches.) Add 8" to the upper edge of the pattern shape for the cuff and gently curve the lower edge. Cut out the boot liner pattern.
2. From the fleece, cut 2 boot liners on the fold. Seam allowances are 1/4".
3. With right sides together, fold the boot liner in half, matching the center back seam edges. Sew the center back seam. Leave the liner wrong sides out.
4. Turn 4" at the upper edge to the wrong side for the cuff. Using a narrow zigzag stitch, sew the lower cuff edge in place using the free arm on your sewing machine for access stitching around the tube.
5. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the second liner.
6. To make the stirrup, cut a 9" piece of elastic. With the center back seam in position, pin the elastic strip end to each side of the liner lower edge, overlapping the ends about 1" onto the fleece. Try on the boots with the liner, folding the cuff over the boot top. Adjust the stirrup length for comfort. It should hold the lining in place without bunching or pulling.
7. Sew the elastic ends in place on the lower edge of each liner, stitching a box for added strength.