simple project. do you want 1. the stovepipe type that stop at the ankle? 2. the ones that cover the toe like a clidesdale or 3. the kind that hug the boot? what kind of fabric are you using?

I'm reposting this from a similar question in the Burning Woman Tribe...I answered it there a while ago. It's LONG, but it'll work. I'm wordy.

---Non-Pattern Pattern for Legwarmers-----
A few people asked for this, so here ya go! Originally from a friend, but I've created quite a few pairs, and this method works great and is FAST.

Sorry it's so long, it's stream-of-consciousness.

You'll need...
About a yard and a half of fur (the longer fur, the better).
Matching thread.
And elastic, the 1/2" wide size.
A pen/fabric marker for drawing the pattern on.
A tape measure, and a straight edge of some sort.

To measure your non-pattern pattern-- See the document I made.

www.heatherlyn.net/images/bootcovers.jpg

Just to expand upon that.....Take those measurements. Lay the fur out with the "grain" of the fur running downward, with the backside of the fabric facing upwards.

Starting from the top-left of the fur, measure down the # of inches you need for the vertical measurement. Then from that point, measure out the 24-26 inches from the left side, to get the bottom cuff length. (24 inches is PLENTY for a "flare"....26 is getting wacky...30 is the most you'd want to go!). Once you have that bottom line at the correct "height" down.... make a mark halfway along that bottom line. (i.e. at 12 or 13 inches.). This is your center line- draw it on the fur all the way to the top.

Then, draw a line extending 9" out on either side of that.... it makes the 18" for your top cuff. You should have something that looks like an "I", but with the bottom edge longer. Now connect the top line to the bottom line, creating a shape as shown in the drawing.

Cut it out, using just the tips of the scissors to snip the backing of the fabric, so you don't cut the fur much. You can run a vacuum hose along the edges as you cut, for less mess.

Pin a large "hem" on the top, so you'll have room to run a 1/2 inch piece of elastic through after sewing... your mileage may vary on this, depends on how close to the edge you're comfortable sewing. Once you have that pinned down, trim off the hem-fur that's now folded down onto the fabric backing- this makes it easier to sew!

Sew the "hem". Be sure you get all the pins out, they get lost really easily in fur! (Ow, been there).

To sew up the side of the boot cover- just fold it lengthwise (fur inside) so the edges match up, pin it, and sew along the edge up TO the top "hem"....don't close that up yet!

If your fur is long enough, you don't need to hem it on the bottom. Just-fuzzy fur might need a bottom hem to not look skanky. Your mileage may vary.

Grab your elastic, pin one end with a big safety pin, and push the elastic along through the top hem until it comes out the other end. Drag more through so you have enough to work with at both ends.... turn the boot cover right-side-out, put it on your leg, and pull the elastic tight enough that it stays on, without cutting off circulation. Pin the elastic at this spot, take it off, and sew the elastic right there. Cut off excess edges, and tuck it into the side of the cuff.

If your fur is long enough, you won't even need to sew up the edges of the top hem, it should bunch up enough to cover it. If not, sew it shut at this point.

Lastly, pick your seams, so the fur trapped in the seams is removed. This makes it look seamless!

Now make another one...and then go party! (Unless you only have one leg. Then, you're done!)

Where do I buy these FUR for making furry boot covers? I see all the girls at the clubs wearing them, I'd like a pair of those tall boots as well as learn how to make the furry boot covers as well. Can someone give me advice?

i just had to pop on here and say THANK YOU to all the fabulous posts in this thread!! At my local Joann's I found super-soft fuzzy purple fabric for... are you sitting down? FIVE DOLLARS A YARD!! They have tons of it in yellow and purple!! It's thinner than some of the fuzzy stuff you can find, but much more flexible, comfortable and SOFT.

SO! As my costume for the Equinox party this Saturday just fell apart last weekend, literally, I decided Monday night to sew up a new outfit. With the purple fuzzy stuff I ended up making a bolero jacket (super easy pattern from Simplicity) and leggings over the last two nights. As I'm not much of a sewer and in fact ended up enlisting help to even get my sewing machine going, it ended up being quite the challenging but fun project. I am SOOOO excited how they turned out!! I used the tips on here to make my own pattern for the leggings- they're actually thigh-high held up by my garter. I also did the plastic bag over any exposed fur while sewing and it worked wonders!! I'll have to get some photos of the outfit and post them up here, I'm that happy with how they turned out.

SO THANK YOU AGAIN!! There is NO way I would have attempted my first B-Man sewing project without all of your tips and advice :) :) :) :)

And just in case you don't have time to sew.....

www.newport-news.com has fur boot covers you can buy...then slip them over your boots, tie up the leather lace and go!

Hey, a year later, I did a search for sewing patterns for fur boot covers and came up with this thread. Thanks for all the useful info!
-Rraine

i just made some faux fur boots.. i went to a few fabric stores that did not have faux fur fabric so i went to walmart and found a super furry white rug to use instead which was $20 that was 30x46 inches.. what i did was make tubes for my calves to fit in and then i cut a large enough piece to cover my feet and still have it to where it kinda bounces.. i then sewed the piece that covers my foot to flip flops so i don't have to worry about my shoes showing.. they look like extreme furry uggs :-)

www.fabric.com/Index.aspx has an OK selection and you can get it for less than $20 a yard :)