Simple savings: how to sew shoe covers without a sewing machine in 30 minutes

Tired of spending money on disposable shoe bags, which also tear quickly? There is an exit! You need to sew shoe covers from what you have at hand: an old umbrella, a jacket or a piece of raincoat fabric. The work will take about 30 minutes.

How to sew shoe covers yourself without a machine?

Even those who have never held a thread and a needle in their hands can easily sew shoe covers. A sewing machine is not needed here. It is enough to master a simple “back needle” seam. Scheme:

It turns out very strong and neat. The main thing is to make not too large stitches and place them on the same line.

To sew one pair of shoe covers for an adult you will need:

• waterproof fabric (raincoat) - 2 pieces measuring 36 by 30 cm;
• underwear elastic – 64 cm;
• threads in the color of the fabric;
• thick needle;
• pin;
• ruler;
• scissors;
• pencil (crayon, piece of soap).

We sew shoe covers step by step

The first step is to make room at the table and organize good lighting. Shoe covers are sewn like this:

1. Take the first piece of fabric. Fold in half with the front (shiny) side facing inward. You should get a rectangle with sides 36 and 15 cm.
2. Draw a diagonal from the fold at an angle of approximately 30 degrees. This is the place where the toe of the shoe will go. You can do this: measure from 36 cm to 10 cm and connect the dots. Pattern:
3. We arm ourselves with a needle and thread and sew the fabric along the drawn diagonal.
4. We sew the fabric from the heel side, departing from the edge 0.5 cm.
5. Trim the excess fabric (triangle) from the side of the sock, departing 0.5 cm from the seam.
6. We sew a second shoe cover in the likeness of the first.
7. We make a lapel: we bend the edge of the fabric (1.5 cm) inside out and stitch it, retreating 0.5 cm from the edge. We still sew from the inside out. Leave 1 cm of the lapel unstitched.
8. We divide the elastic band in half (into 2 pieces of 32 cm each). We pin a pin from the edge and insert it into the lapel. We tie or sew the ends of the elastic band.
9. We turn out the shoe covers. Ready! You can try them on your shoes.

The covers come in a universal size. They are suitable for women, men, teenagers, low-heeled shoes.

Pattern for children's shoe covers

In clinics and sports centers, children need to wear shoe covers. If the child is under 10 years old, standard covers may fall off. Therefore, small children are sewn according to the pattern:

The elastic band also needs to be of a shorter length - 28-30 cm (taking into account tying knots). The sewing principle is the same.

Children's size is suitable for ages 3 to 10 years. After 10 years, you can safely use standard covers for adults.

Pattern for high shoe covers

High shoe covers are popular among doctors. They are needed to work with patients in the epicenter of the epidemic. The covers completely hide the shoes and end above the knee. Sometimes this option is used by fishermen and tourists. In addition, they can be useful when painting ceilings and walls, construction and repair work.

To sew high shoe covers you will need a lot of material. To make the boot go in and out easily, the boot is made very wide. The protective equipment is secured with straps that are sewn to the back of the felt boot at shin level.

To make high reusable shoe covers you will need 2 pieces of fabric measuring 135 by 80 cm.

Pattern:

The markings need to be transferred to a piece folded in half, and the edges of the fabric should be sewn together to form a felt boot.

The cover is suitable for women and men with foot sizes up to size 48.

Bonus: how to make shoe covers from bags?

The following life hack has helped hundreds of people. Sometimes the pharmacy runs out of shoe covers. Or they simply are not at hand at the right time. Then T-shirt bags come to the rescue (available in any store).

How to make shoe covers from bags:

1. Open the T-shirt bag.
2. Place your foot inside the boot.
3. Tie the ends of the handles.

Questions and answers

Why are reusable shoe covers better than disposable ones?

Shoe covers made of fabric are stronger, allow air to pass through, and do not pollute the environment. They will not tear due to careless movement or shoe locks. The feet sweat less in them. In addition, they can be attractive, bright, and with an unusual pattern. There are significantly fewer reusable shoe covers needed than disposable ones. Using them for a month, you can save about 100 rubles.

How long do they last?

On average 1 month. Much depends on the frequency of use, the condition of the floor, and even gait. Over time, the fabric wears out. Then the old covers are thrown away and new ones are sewn.

How to care for them?

After each use, the product should be washed in warm water (30-40 degrees). You can wash them by hand in a bowl of soap or put them in the washing machine along with your socks. Reusable shoe covers must be carried and stored strictly in an individual bag or in a bag made of the same fabric.

Sewing shoe covers with your own hands does not cost anything. The main thing is to find suitable fabric and elastic at home. Buying materials is less profitable, especially for one couple. Then it’s better to buy ready-made products. Prices for reusable shoe covers are quite affordable and start from 35 rubles.