Simple Lace Mocassins

Here is a link to simple lace up mocassins patterns.  For the size "9" you will just have to subtract holes so it is half way between the "8"  and "10".  You will have to print out two pages for some of the patterns and then tape them together.  One page for the cuffs is 8 1/2 by 14, so make sure you don't print it off too small.  If Adobe does "fit to page" you will print the cuffs, but they won't be the right size because they will get shrunk.  Print that page separately.

Cut two soles, two vamps (the top/tounge), and two cuffs.  There is no real right or left.  Punch holes, and lace them up so they look like mocassins.  For a hint, use masking tape wrapped around the end of the lace and pointed as a needle.  The masking tape is stiffer than the lace, so it goes quicker.  If it gets too soft, just peel it off and put on a new "needle".

Just remember to run a piece of strong lace or shoestring under the cuff so that it can wrap around the front and tie.  Look at the finished moc below to see where it comes out of the cuff and weaves through the vamp to tie.  It is easier to put the lace there before you sew it.  Otherwise, get a hanger to feed the lace through the cuff.  Duct tape the lace to the wire so you can pull it through.  A hook in the wire is too bulky.

They look like these when you are done.  Notice the lace that comes out of the cuff and ties in a nice bow on top of the foot.  Using a shoelace, whether leather or something else is a good idea for the strength.  The leather lace from Tandy just isn't as strong.

If you have some insoles from old tennis shoes, put them in for comfort.

Here is a view of what the back side looks like finished below.  You can see the lace that sews the cuff on as it weaves through the holes in the cuffs to sew it onto the moc.  That is not the lace piece you will use to tie the moc.  The lace that you use to tie the moc is actually running through the cuff, so that when you pull it tight, it will pull on your heel.  Look closely at the moc above, and you will see the lace coming out just under the fold.  I guess you could use the lace that sews the cuff on, but it won't give as tight a fit.

You can do the cute green tounge and buttons, if you are a sissy.  Get some deer antler or bone if you want to dress it up a bit like a mountain man.