How To Make Shoes For Dolls

How to Make Shoes For Dolls

We’ve put together the ultimate resource guide to making your own shoes for dolls, including 18-inch dolls such as American Girl®, 14.5-inch dolls such as WellieWishers™, and more! Be sure to also check out our resource guide to WellieWishers™ and other tutorials like How To Make Your Own Doll-Sized Buttons

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Common Supplies Needed For Making Doll Shoes

Be sure to read the supplies list of the shoe pattern you choose to know exactly what supplies you will need. Here is a general list of common supplies for making shoes:

  • A small piece of fabric such as quilting cotton, twill, faux leather, or wide trim
  • Narrow trim or elastic for details
  • X-Acto knife 
  • Hot glue or Tacky Glue
  • Fray Check or other liquid seam sealant
  • Foam and chip board shoe soles   

A Bit About Shoes Soles

Pixie Faire has spent years developing the optimal pre-cut foam and chip board shoe soles to use for making your own doll shoes. The four different shapes we offer have been specifically designed to fit 18-inch dolls (Shapes 1 and 4), 13-14-inch dolls such as Hearts For Hearts Girls® (Shape 2), and 14.5-inch dolls such as WellieWishers™ (Shape 3). A variety of shoe patterns have been designed for use with each of these precut soles, which will be mentioned down below. 

Patterns For DIY Doll Shoes

Check out the Ultimate Pattern Collection for Doll Shoes of Every Size!

Shoe Patterns For 18-inch Dolls

Our collection of sewing patterns for 18-inch doll shoes includes everything from sandals, slip-ons, boots, and more. Check out some patterns perfect for springtime:

Candy Shop Sandals Pattern for 18-inch dolls                   Open toe Janes Sandals Pattern For 18-inch doll shoes                   Buttonstock Sandals Pattern for 18-inch Dolls

Candy Shop Sandals from Miche Designs

Open-Toe Janes from Liberty Jane 

Buttonstock Sandals from Miche Designs

Shoe-making Tip! The above patterns are compatible with the Shape 1 Pixie Pack shoe soles.

Shoe Patterns For 14 - 14.5-inch Dolls

Basic Side-Zip Boots for 14.5-inch dolls                 Open-Toe Janes Pattern for 14.5-inch doll shoes              Buttonstocks Sandals Pattern for 14.5-inch dolls

Basic Side-Zip Boots from Matilda's Closet

Open-Toe Janes from Liberty Jane

Buttonstocks Sandals from Miche Designs 

Shoe Patterns For 16-inch Dolls

Chic Sandals for 16-inch dolls such as A Girl For All Time®              Plain Janes Shoe Pattern For 16-inch dolls            Classic Shoe Pattern for 16-inch dolls such as AGAT

Chic Sandals Pattern from Miche Designs

Plain Jane Shoes from Love U Bunches

Classic Shoe Pattern from Crabapples

How to Make Knit and Crochet Doll Shoes

     Check out the entire pattern collection of knit and crochet shoe patterns!

    Shoe Patterns For 18-inch Dolls

                                 Circling Around Crochet Shoe Pattern For 18-inch dolls           Martina Crocheted Braided Sandals for 18-inch dolls

    Circling Around Crochet Sandals from Ma Petite Cherie Couture

    Martina Crocheted Braided Sandals from Sweet Pea Fashions

     

    Shoe Patterns For 14 - 14.5-inch Dolls

                                   Felted Slippers Crochet Pattern for 14.5-inch dolls           Sally Crochet Mary Janes Pattern for 14.5-inch dolls

    Felted Slippers Crochet Pattern from Knot Sew Cute

    Sally Crochet Mary Janes from Ma Petite Cherie Couture

    How To Make No-Sew Doll Shoes

    Shoe Patterns For 18-inch Dolls

    No-Sew Janes Shoe Pattern For 18-inch dolls              No-Sew Foam Clogs Pattern for 18-inch dolls             No-Sew FLip Flops for 18-inch dolls

    No-Sew Janes from Liberty Jane 

    No-Sew Foam Clogs from Miche Designs

    No-Sew Flip Flops from Miche Designs

    Shoe-making Tip! The above patterns are compatible with the Shape 1 Pixie Pack shoe soles.

    Shoe Patterns For 14 - 14.5-inch Dolls

    No-Sew Foam Clogs Pattern for 14.5-inch dolls                No-Sew Janes Pattern for 14.5-inch dolls               No-Sew Boardwalk Sandal Pattern For 14.5-inch dolls

    No-Sew Foam Clogs from Miche Designs

    No-Sew Janes from Liberty Jane Clothing

    No-Sew Boardwalk Sandal Pattern from Miche Designs

    Shoe-making Tip! The above patterns are compatible with the Shape 3 Pixie Pack shoe soles.

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    100 Comments

    Judy
    Judy

    April 15, 2020

    love the lace up boots. made up very easily.

    Ruth Ann
    Ruth Ann

    April 15, 2020

    I chose PIXIE SWEETS SLIP-ONS 18" DOLL SHOES. Tossup between those and Braided Sandals. Oh wait — Janes. So hard to decide!

    Carol Jones Barreau
    Carol Jones Barreau

    April 15, 2020

    I love the zip boots And the no sew flip flops.

    Annlee
    Annlee

    April 15, 2020

    I like the Plain Jane shoe.

    Kristen
    Kristen

    April 15, 2020

    The crocheted shoes are so cute! I love the Mary Jane style!

    Wendy
    Wendy

    April 15, 2020

    Candy Shoppe sandals

    Carol
    Carol

    April 15, 2020

    I love the Kara shoe- it is so versitle and goes from simple to fancy with a change of fabric and decoration. I also like the bow tie slip on because it is so easy !!

    Teresa-Jo
    Teresa-Jo

    April 15, 2020

    Love the no sew patterns

    Ann
    Ann

    April 15, 2020

    No Sew Janes get my vote.

    Dori
    Dori

    April 15, 2020

    My entry says I didn’t comment, but I did so I’m trying again. I like the open toe Jane’s.

    Jeri
    Jeri

    April 15, 2020

    My favorite shoe pattern is the Liberty Jane Janes

    Dori
    Dori

    April 15, 2020

    I’ve never made any shoes but I like the open toe Jane’s—and I have the soles that I purchased. I’ve just never been brave enough to tackle it yet.

    gail
    gail

    April 15, 2020

    Janes are my favorite shoe!

    Ruth
    Ruth

    April 15, 2020

    I like the look of the ‘no sew’ Janes.

    Susan
    Susan

    April 15, 2020

    The open toe Janes and the other sandals are my favorites.

    Emily
    Emily

    April 15, 2020

    These are so cute! All their patterns are 😄

    Cheryl R
    Cheryl R

    April 15, 2020

    My favorites are the Plain Janes but love all the shoe pattern designs you offer!

    Patricia
    Patricia

    April 15, 2020

    I love the classic look of Liberty Jane shoes, but am so anxious to try some of the more creative patterns available.

    Carol L
    Carol L

    April 15, 2020

    I like the Knot-So-Cute felted slippers. The pair I made is very cute and fits well.

    Sandra
    Sandra

    April 15, 2020

    And the winner is….no sew janes!😂

    Leann
    Leann

    April 15, 2020

    I love the No See Janes!

    Diane
    Diane

    April 15, 2020

    My favorite shoe pattern is the Liberty Jane Janes pattern. I was hoping to make a pile of shoes for our dolls, but was diagnosed with cancer. Have finished the chemotherapy, now I need to recover my memory and stamina to get anything done.

    Jane Pink
    Jane Pink

    April 15, 2020

    I have been gathering the materials around the house and have made my first pair from a small piece of suede, I had from my teddy bear days and the second pair from a vinyl shopping bag I found, that was the perfect colour to match our doll’s Easter dress I was working on. I used a black shirt box for the soles. The cardboard may not hold up, but I did get good practice. My granddaughter thinks they are perfect. Have to pick Mary Jane, but would love to purchase a boot pattern. A good friend just made me a ‘mini cobbler bench" in
    his wood work shop. Can’t get out to shop, but I do have lots of scrap fabric and old clothes to work with.

    Nancy
    Nancy

    April 15, 2020

    My favorite shoes are the Plain Janes.

    Jill
    Jill

    April 15, 2020

    Love the cowboy boot pattern. Want to make some custom tops with different designs.

    Pamela
    Pamela

    April 15, 2020

    I love the bow tie sandals and the Love You Bunches plain flats. They were my first shoes to make. I also love the Plain Janes by Liberty Jane.

    Jane Whiteley
    Jane Whiteley

    April 15, 2020

    I love the no sew Janes made from lace. I have made them many times and they are great with summer clothes!

    Mardelle J.
    Mardelle J.

    April 15, 2020

    Cute shoes for 14 inch dolls are harder to find and more expensive than for 18 inch dolls. So I like those best!

    Diane Goff
    Diane Goff

    April 15, 2020

    My favorite shoe pattern is the “circling around.” It makes such a cute summer shoe.

    I appreciate the overview and tips. So far, I have only made flip-flops, which were fast, easy and cute and crochet slippers, made using a preemie baby bootie pattern and a smaller hook.

    Teresa LaCombe
    Teresa LaCombe

    April 15, 2020

    I like the no sew jane’s 😃

    ReNee' Kass
    ReNee' Kass

    April 15, 2020

    I like the crocheted shoes, I don’t know how to crochet but maybe I can find someone to make them for my grandchildren!!

    Sonja
    Sonja

    April 15, 2020

    Let’s see—I have about 6 to 8 Miche designs: boots, shoes, and slippers. Love each and every one of them!

    Stephanie S.
    Stephanie S.

    April 15, 2020

    No sew clog shoe

    Beth
    Beth

    April 15, 2020

    I haven’t made any yet, but I would love to make some for my 3 great-granddaughters.

    Shari
    Shari

    April 15, 2020

    The adorable blue and white striped espadrilles are my favorite!

    Sharon B.
    Sharon B.

    April 15, 2020

    I love the no-sew versions – so cute!

    Donna Deters
    Donna Deters

    April 15, 2020

    I would like the 18 inch shoe.

    Susana
    Susana

    April 15, 2020

    I like the Pixie Sweets Slip-ons!

    Kathy
    Kathy

    April 15, 2020

    Open-Toe Janes

    Leanna
    Leanna

    April 15, 2020

    The no-sew Janes are adorable!!

    Hannah
    Hannah

    April 15, 2020

    I like the Boardwalk Sandals!

    DellaSue Sheline
    DellaSue Sheline

    April 15, 2020

    I like the Mary Janes.

    Cindy
    Cindy

    April 15, 2020

    I like the Pixie Sweets! Thank you for the chance to win this!

    Bridgette K
    Bridgette K

    April 15, 2020

    I have the Pixie Sweets ,the Cowboy boots and the Lakeside slip ons from Miche Designs, and I really like them!

    Maurine
    Maurine

    April 15, 2020

    My all-time favorite shoe pattern is Liberty Janes “No Sew Janes”. It is quick & easy.

    Tara
    Tara

    April 15, 2020

    My favorite shoe pattern is the Candy Shop Sandals. They are so cute!

    Bridgette Shippy
    Bridgette Shippy

    April 15, 2020

    I have the Chelsea ankle boots pattern from Romana Mai and I really like them,I have made quite a few pairs, very easy and fun! Thank you for the chance to win this!

    Debra
    Debra

    April 15, 2020

    I love the boots!!

    Charla
    Charla

    April 15, 2020

    I love all the variety of shoe patterns, but so far, my favorites to make, by far are the Liberty Jane “Janes”!

    Mary
    Mary

    April 15, 2020

    I’ve made both the Liberty Janes and they are great. I also made the QT Sling Backs which I had more trouble with, but that was before I got the pre-cut soles.

    Heidi
    Heidi

    April 15, 2020

    I love the Plain Janes!

    Leslie
    Leslie

    April 15, 2020

    My favorite shoes are the espadrilles. I haven’t made them yet, but I plan to!

    Linda A C
    Linda A C

    April 15, 2020

    I like the no-sew foam clogs.

    Linda A C
    Linda A C

    April 15, 2020

    I like the no-sew foam clogs.

    Adrianne
    Adrianne

    April 15, 2020

    I like the no sew lacy ones the best

    Patti
    Patti

    April 15, 2020

    My favourite pattern is the Fringe Loafers from Miche Designs

    Mary
    Mary

    April 15, 2020

    I have already purchased the Simply Shoes class and I loved it. Helped so much with the construction methods Cinnamon gave. I also purchased the sole with made the shoes SO much easier to make!!

    Bobbi Bullard
    Bobbi Bullard

    April 15, 2020

    So hard to choose which shoe I like best. I am going to choose the braided sandal for right now, but I definitely will be back to get more patterns. I ordered the soles a while back but haven’t worked with them yet. Guess I’ll have time right now.
    Bobbi

    Leah
    Leah

    April 15, 2020

    The plain janes are my favorite!

    Mary G.
    Mary G.

    April 15, 2020

    I love the crocs…. we have been wearing them in Colorado forever and so nice to have pairs for the dolls – and easy to make too.

    Cheryl Clarke
    Cheryl Clarke

    April 15, 2020

    Liberty Jane no sew shoes

    Marie
    Marie

    April 15, 2020

    My favorite was the Buttonstock!! It is very cute and made by Miche Designs!! I am a big Birkenstock wearer So these sandals will work in well for their outfits!! Thank you for this contest!!

    Devon
    Devon

    April 15, 2020

    I love the no sew Jane’s. Super cute!

    Helene Dahl
    Helene Dahl

    April 15, 2020

    I love the plain Jane style because it goes with everything.

    Carol B
    Carol B

    April 15, 2020

    I like the LJC Open Toe Janes shoes. They are so easy to make and can be made as casual wear or gussied up for dressier occasions.

    Helene Dahl
    Helene Dahl

    April 15, 2020

    I love the plain Jane style because it hors with everything.

    Deb S
    Deb S

    April 15, 2020

    I haven’t attempted making shoes yet but love the lace up boot and also the moccasin patterns.
    June
    June

    April 15, 2020

    I like the no sew janes because there is so many beautiful trims to choose from. Can make very simple to very fancy

    Marty Blinde
    Marty Blinde

    April 15, 2020

    I like the no-sew Janes.

    Lyn K
    Lyn K

    April 15, 2020

    Although all the shoes are fantastic, Plain janes because they are so versatile. You can use all types of fabric, vinyl, and embellish to match each outfit. Love making shoes.

    Bee
    Bee

    April 15, 2020

    My favorite and most used shoe patterns are the Plain Jane shoe patterns by Love U Bunches. In all the sizes.

    Sandy S
    Sandy S

    April 15, 2020

    I like the Plain Janes best. They are fast, fun to make and can be made to go with any outfit.

    Cherry
    Cherry

    April 15, 2020

    My favorite is the no sew clog, you can do so much with this pattern, and it’s quick and easy

    Lisa
    Lisa

    April 15, 2020

    My favorite is Plain Jane Shoes from Love U Bunches.

    Lori
    Lori

    April 15, 2020

    I love the pre-cut soles and would love to win! My favorite shoe so far are the Janes! So easy to sew and put together.

    Jean Kievlan
    Jean Kievlan

    April 15, 2020

    I simply love the Plain Jane Shoes, so basic and they will go with any outfit!

    Michelle
    Michelle

    April 15, 2020

    I have made the flip flops from Miche Designs as well as the Bow Tie Slip-Ons for both 18" and 14.5" dolls. As difficult and fussy as they are to make, I just love the way they turn out. So cute!

    Marietta
    Marietta

    April 15, 2020

    Definitely the sandals as I am in a tropical area where they are worn year round

    Marian
    Marian

    April 15, 2020

    This question is harder to answer than asking which of your children is your a favorite! I like so many , I even took to making my own shoe patterns. But several patterns inspired the transformation from NON- cobbler to “little ole shoe maker” like LUB plain Janes, LJC No Sew Janes… I love making shoe that coordinate with my outfits.

    Cynthia
    Cynthia

    April 15, 2020

    I like the Plain Jane shoe pattern because it is a good basic pattern that can be altered and/or embellished in many ways.

    CJ Tinkle
    CJ Tinkle

    April 15, 2020

    Liberty Jane Open Toe Janes! So cute!

    Denise Linden
    Denise Linden

    April 15, 2020

    I love the candy shack sandals. I would wear them myself if I could

    Cora
    Cora

    April 15, 2020

    I have made many pairs from the patterns I buy from Pixie Faire. My favorite was a pair of boots that I added machine embroidery to make them to match a steam punk outfit I made.

    Holly
    Holly

    April 15, 2020

    A bit spoiled for choice but I’d say I’m a Buttonstock girl! Easy enough to dress up the pattern for fancy or keep it plain for casual or even boywear

    Jan
    Jan

    April 15, 2020

    I don’t know yet. I’m going to take the shoe class and find out!

    Peg
    Peg

    April 15, 2020

    I like the plain jane as you can make it to match any dress I also made button up boots using a plain boot pattern I like making flippers for swim wear

    Cindy
    Cindy

    April 15, 2020

    It’s hard to pick a favorite. I love tiny shoes! I think the side zip boots are at the top of my list.

    Cathy
    Cathy

    April 15, 2020

    I watched a You Tube video on making your own shoe lasts and have made several pair. I have bought several shoe patterns from Pixie Faire and am trying them out. I like the Plain Jane pattern because it is so versatile.

    Elaine
    Elaine

    April 15, 2020

    I’m not sure which I’ve like best. I’ve only tried one and it was a complete fail. I will start with the Janes and see what happens.

    Peggy
    Peggy

    April 15, 2020

    My favorite would be which ever one is the easiest to make. :)

    SUSAN
    SUSAN

    April 15, 2020

    I like to keep things simple so I like the plain janes

    Kathy
    Kathy

    April 15, 2020

    I love so many of the shoe patterns not sure I can pick. I love any and all of them. I guess my go to for most would be LUB Plain Janes, but I own 45+ shoe patterns so now you know. Miche Designs and Appletote’s & Co are great favorites too.

    Sue
    Sue

    April 15, 2020

    I like the Buttonstock sandals.

    Mary
    Mary

    April 15, 2020

    I like the crochet shoes

    Margaret I.
    Margaret I.

    April 15, 2020

    I love them all and have made many different types….the little girls I give them too or the people I sell them to are always really happy with them too…I take the money I get for selling some of them to spend on materials for the ones I give to other little girls who would never have the opportunity to enjoy them if I didn’t give them to them. I love being able to pay it forward. Great shoe patterns! Thanks to Cinnamon and the Pixie Faire Team for all they do for us who sew and make doll clothes.

    Debbie
    Debbie

    April 15, 2020

    I have made many pairs of shoes & sandals from your patterns and don’t think I have a favorite. Canvas Slip On, Liberty Janes, Gladiator Sandals, Slouch Boots, Cowboy Boots are just a few I can think of off the top of my head. Love your patterns.

    Nadine
    Nadine

    April 15, 2020

    The no sew janes are my favorite.

    Pam
    Pam

    April 15, 2020

    I really like the basic side zip boots and want to try to make them.

    Lynn
    Lynn

    April 15, 2020

    Love the no-sew foam clogs!

    Glenda
    Glenda

    April 15, 2020

    I think the open toe janes, the No sew janes and the flip flops. I missed the Sew Expo happening this year and being able to come by and say hi in person😀

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