How to make Boot Covers (Tutorial) | DIY thigh high boots

Need to make some boot covers for your next cosplay? Here’s the tutorial just for you!

This is a super simple way to draft your own pattern and make your own boot covers. They can be easily altered to any length - thigh high, knee high, calf high or even ankle!

Any questions, please ask!

What you’ll need:
- A pair of shoes
- A 4 way stretch fabric like lycra
- Matching thread
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- A sewing machine

And to draft your own pattern you will need:
- A large sheet of paper like butchers paper
- A marker
- Paper scissors
If you don’t feel comfortable drafting your own pattern, I can recommend instead that you use instead Yaya Han’s McCalls Pattern M7397. There are a few variations in there for boot covers and it's easy to use.

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[mallagrancosplay]

"Then I've got you covered"

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This is awesome tho!

[Gloriousturtlechan]

LIFESAVER!!! I am too bulky to fit in most boots that go over the ankle so finding this a darn treasure!

[notquiteasuperhero]

You are such a lifesaver, it's so hard to find boots that fit my calves and thighs for cosplaying! Thank you!

[Hellokomorebi]

So, I used to cosplay a bit 5 years ago and I loved it and sewing so very much. But life and college got in the way and I had a VERY hard time getting back to it until recently. Following your tutorial, I just completed my first project in FIVE YEARS. This has given me new confidence in getting back into this craft and has made me so happy. Just the way I felt years ago. Thank you so much for posting this very helpful and super easy tutorial. I credit a HUGE part of my gained confidence to YOU. Thanks again 🖤

Also.... DAMN THIS COVERS TURNED OUT G O O D. If you're reading and are considering following this tutorial, DO IT. It's easy and they look great when done 👌

[ItsTerrahCard]

“Whether You are a super hero or cosplaying or something else.” Me. Im the something else since I do drag haha

[auntybeebee]

Love this tutorial. So helpful! My granny was involved with amateur musical theatre throughout her life. She used this technique a lot for plays she was in, but probably more for ankle boots for old fashioned period costumes. She would sometimes use stretchy socks over shoes (cut out a bit for the heel to pop through), if you want something in a hurry and / or don't have sewing skills. You can sew on buttons, or laces, or zips, or any other embellishments to make the shoe look a bit more realistic. I have used knee high stretchy white socks for a white knee high boot effect. Obviously making your own from scratch opens up so many more possibilities and looks fabulous.

[brandilyon]

Thank you! I was looking at several other tutorials who have the shoe pieces separate from the boot and who were making pattern drafting much more work than this, perfect simple tutorial.

[katherineellerback]

Perfect timing on these boot covers I'm just starting my Halloween costume for this year and was looking for a easy tutorial! Thanks!

[ohnaliirony]

This is the most delightful possible video for me right now. I've got calves that destroy boots!

[moshimoshispidermandesu]

THIS IS SO I LOVE YOU!!! I WILL USE IT FOR MY ASASSIN'S CREED COSTUME!!! I WILL DEFINETLY TRY THIS OUT!!

[scottvogel]

Thank you for showing all the things we need at the start of the video.

[jaydescorner]

thanks sooo much - i'm going to be Magneto for Halloween and I got a pair of boots that are unfortunately not the right color, i've been panicking about finding the proper colored boots for cheap but now I can just DIY them and make them much nicer

[Lockert]

Awesome video and such a neat way to do some shoes for a Sailor Moon shoe for example. I love it an surely will use it in the future for costumes.

[rileymclellan]

This is the perfect tutorial! Very detailed and to the point! Great job, and thank you!

[truehoomanhere]

Gonna try and make these for my Angel Dust cosplay! Thanks!

[heyitsamy]

I'm here for cosplay purposes and this was SO HELPFUL THANKYOU!!

[ArcanePath]

I love it when something seemingly complicated looking can be super easy. Thanks!

[junejun]

You are so entertaining. Thank you for this! I’ll be going to my first con and was looking up cosplay tips!

[eb]

Im not cosplaying or wearing a costume. Just like skin tight boots

[bob_marlee]

i've been struggling to find boots that would fit right, and would be the right color for my mettaton cosplay, but now i can make sure the color matches to the chest piece! and it's much cheaper