Own a pair of Mammoths? Liners all icky even after washing them so carefully?
Welcome to the club. I bought my very first pair over a year ago and fell in love! So soft and comfortable, perfect for running out the door to take the kiddos to school, no socks needed :) Then after the second wash the liners turned all smashed and icky even after being so careful. So after a few months I decided to try and make a pattern to make my very own liners. Not to hard, at least for me to follow. I'm sure all of you know what I mean, you take time to make a template and pictures along with instructions but even though you know what to do trying to explain and outline it for someone else is harder! If you try my pattern out, please let me know how it went, and if there may be any changes that will help.
I have scanned the templates I came up with but I made only one size, M7 / W9. I would recommend printing out the bottom foot template first and scale down before printing until you come up with the correct percentage, ie 100%, 97%, 92% etc... Your foot will fit perfectly inside the #5 just as if you drew a line right around it :) Once this happens you have the perfect % to print all the pieces! As for the templates, once printed take the #5 (bottom foot) template and cross out the #5 and flip over and mark a new #5 (this will make everything easier! I made a goof but caught it before I wrote this)
This is my very first time making a template so if you have an easier, better way I am all ears!
Supplies:
1/4 to 1/2 yd of your desired fabric (thickest fleece, lambswool (awesome!), if its a thinner fabric you will need to double up on fabric!)
3/4" or 1" elastic OR a stetchy thin rubber stablizer
thread
Instructions:
The easiest way I have found to cut out the pieces is to fold fabric in half, right sides together. Now take your templates and draw them out and then cut them out on the WS of fabric. Now you have a set for each foot!
Sew the top edge of #2
You will then sew piece #1 & #2 ends together.
Keeping RS facing sew each side edge to make a circle.
Now you will take #3 and sew the top two edges together, once done you will then flatten and sew the top arch, RS together
You will then sew the RS sides of #3 & #4 together making a circle once again :)
You will then place the #1/#2 piece combo inside of the #3/#4 piece combo, RS facing each other. Making sure that the piece with #2 matches up with #3, so that the edge already sewn on #2 is down and you are sewing the other edge. Confused yet? I am :)
This part can be done in so many ways but I will tell you how I did it. I took a 3/4" piece of elastic and cut it the same length as the optionl piece in the templates. I then used a hole punch :) to cut the perfect circle and then used my tiny scissors to cut out that little nitch on the side. If you notcie on your CROCS they use a stretchy rubber stabilizer, so if you are able to find this use it but if not I have found elastic works just fine!
Each end edge of the elastic needs to match up right next to the folded over and sewn edge of #2. I like to fold down the top edge of piece #1 and sew a straight line right through the fabric and elastic, stretching the elastic ever so slightly to fit with the fabric. Once is done you will want to sew the other edge of the elastic. Then cut the same hole into the fabric where the holes in the elastic are. See how a basic pen fits through this hole?
How ya doin'? Keeping up? :) Okay so now you will want to pin the bottom #5 piece on. The whole piece should be showing nothing but WS right now. The inside of this is the RS. Making sense now? :) Once this is sewn on, you will simply keep the WS just the way it is and turn down the top pieces (#1/#2 combo)now you will no longer see the elastic. Slide into your CROCS, holding back your excitement, use those little holes you have made and push those stubborn CROC buttons through. Ready???
TA-DA!!! Don't you just love them! You may now jump for joy and do your own little happy dance :)
This pattern is for fun and a way to spice up your CROCS. If you make these and sell them, good for you :) just PLEASE give me the credit for the pattern. I made this pattern free so everyone can use and enjoy it, so please don't steal my idea and hard work, PLEASE!
* I do not work for CROCS, nor do I say these are authorized by CROCS.*
Did you sew this by hand, or use a machine?
ReplyDeleteI used a straight stitch and then zig-zagged the edges. You could sew this by hand if you wanted to, I don't see why not.
ReplyDeleteHope this helps!
Job well done!
ReplyDeleteI have a neuroma in my toe and the only shoes I can wear right now are crocs. It's getting hot here in the south and I was worrying what shoes to wear. I saw your page and I am going to try to make terrycloth liners. Thanks so much for sharing your pattern.
ReplyDeletethese are neat! I think I'll make some. But, has anyone seen patterns to make replacement liners for the Crocs Gretel clogs (the solid winter wooden-shoe style that comes with a fake-fur liner)? I can't find a pattern, and I can't find a place to buy a replacement liner so I can safely take apart one set to make my own pattern.
ReplyDeleteI don't see the actual pattern, can you email me the link? ranalloc@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThat template link is closed and I have emailed you for the pattern, but you gave me the closed link. No Pattern. I would love to have it to make. Thank you. Joy
ReplyDeleteHello everyone, sorry for the problems on the template link. I have figured out on how to just have it uploadable from my website, so there should be no more problems, but please contact me if there are!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your support and I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
Made a pair yesterday and will make more. Take your time and use 1/4 in. seams. use the elastic as that works better than anything else. I tried leather, but you need the tiny bit of stretch to pull flaps down. These are great.Thank you so much for sharing. Joy
ReplyDeleteMelissa, this is a wonderful tutorial--great photos and instructions! Thank you so much for sharing it. I just got a new pair of winter Crocs for Christmas, so I'm looking forward to making new linings for my old Crocs--those old linings are really worn out. I got your template with no problem.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I hope they worked out for you!
DeleteYou are welcome! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I can't get the TEMPLATES link to open to any templates. Can you help? Thanks.
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I mixed p accounts so I have temporarily posted these templates to a new source. If you click the above TEMPLATES link above it should work, or here http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?0zp7s2ftbt820fx
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These templates and instructions are now hosted on my website and I have fixed their link address here so you should be able to download and save them!
DeleteThanks for this, Melissa! I am not crafty or handy, nor do I own a sewing machine. Yet even I, with my terrible lacking of skill and experience, was able to figure this out and sew a pair by hand. Trust me, that speaks volumes! The only thing I had to look up was what RS/WS meant. I now know that RS/WS stands for right side and wrong side. Learning new things every day.
ReplyDeleteI have a pair of classic Crocs as I need the back strap for a snug fit; this pattern worked well for them.
You rock!
THANK YOU! Nothing is better than helping someone find their crafty side :) I am so happy I was able to help!
DeleteI printed your pattern and template last year, and finally got around to make a pair of these Crocs liners yesterday. I love them. I went to my local craft store this morning and bought about a dozen more prints and solids to make more pairs. Thanks so much for the pattern!!! I am a size 10, and they fit wonderfully with a very slight enlargement. I am thinking about doubling the sole of the liner for more durability.
ReplyDeleteOne question about the pattern. Just to be sure, does the higher side of #3 go on the inside or outside of the foot? I used it for the inside.
Yes it is the inside. I am so happy you like the pattern and are making different patterns. You can also use a lambswool for the bottom, that makes it very cushy and so warm for winter! Have fun & thanks for the wonderful comments!
DeleteI was still unable to get to them...can I get the pattern emailed to me still? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you for creating this excellent pattern for crocs liners. I'm going to try these with recycled fleece. You're awesome for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJulie
You are so welcome!
DeleteThis looks cool! I want to make some for a couple of my friends. They are size 10 also. Think I can just make them longer or add all over enlargement? What size is the pattern for?
ReplyDeleteThank you!
If you print the template just as they are they make a size 9 but if you increase the percentage to 110% it will increase the size. Take the main main template for the bottom and place your foot on it, if it's to small increase the percentage more or if it's to big decrease the percentage. as long as your foot fits into the bottom template you are good to go :)
DeleteThanks so much for making this pattern! Going to run out and get some Christmasy fleece and try these this weekend - my liners are so disgusting!! ~Ang
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI am going to try to shrink this down to a kids 10-11. My grand-daughter is autistic and won't wear any thing but crocs, some of these kids have sensory issues. Wish me luck, God Bless. G-ma-ma :-)
Thank you so much Melissa! I will be making some of these in the next couple of weeks. Do you have pictures of other liners you have made? Love to see them. Elodie
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! I was thinking of buying new liners, but I think I will try to make these with my daughter! Thank you for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful feedback!!! Good Luck and Have fun!
DeleteYou're sooo sweet to do this. God bless you!!!
ReplyDeleteEven after all this time, Crocs is still not selling replacement liners. Thanks so much for posting this. I look forward to trying your pattern!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this! Can't wait to get liners made for the whole family - it's getting cold here in the UK...
ReplyDeleteThank you for the pattern and instructions! It's really generous of you to share. I hope to try making a pair ...
ReplyDeleteSo awesome that you did this and shared! Can't wait to make some and be able to wear and enjoy my good OLD crocs again! Thanks! Have a super fay!
ReplyDeleteDid you just take the crock snaps off of an old liner?
ReplyDeleteActually the side buttons (snaps) do not come off. The pattern here has holes for those buttons to slip through. They unfortunately do not make replacement buttons so if they snap off you would have to figure a away to make your own. I hope this helps
DeleteGood luck!
Hi! I am a little confused about the elastic part... Does the elastic go all the way around the 1-2 piece? Does it just go from "button" to "button" around the heal? Hope you can clarify. Thanks! Great pattern!
ReplyDeleteThe elastic should stretch along the heel and reach from button to button. This helps hold down the heel fabric so it doesn't slide as much. I hope this helps! Good luck and Thank You for checking out my site!
DeleteI got really lost early on. What at the top two edges of # 3? (about the third step). Also, my fabric is solid so it is super hard to tell WS from RS. Since there is a right foot and a left foot, how do you make two of these that are mirror images of each other using the same instructions?
ReplyDeleteThe easiest way to differentiate between right and wrong sides would be to use a small safety pen on the right side, I use this method when using a fabric that is just about the same on both sides. To cut these out to make a mirror image, fold fabric to right side is facing and then mark your templates and cut. You will be sewing #3 to the other edge of #2, the opposite edge from where you sewed the fold over edge. I hope this helps a little. If you cut out the pieces first (compare to your old liners if you still have them) and it makes it a little easier to see how they piece together. Let me know if you need anything else. I will try to help the best I can. Thank you for stopping by!
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