Our Toms-like duct tape shoes tutorial became really popular. I got so many comments from the members of AG playthings Forum as well as from the subscribers of Doll Diaries when it was posted there. As of to date, it’s pinned close to 200 times (now pinned more than 1000 times) and our video tutorial has close to 1,500 views already ( now more than 26,000 views). It was really fun and things like this make me happy.
So over the weekend, my daughter and I got crazy with duct tapes again. We still have some left over duct tapes and we decided to buy the Hello Kitty one. We made more shoes in different styles. I never realized that duct tape can really be that versatile, till this. Also, there are tons of possibilities for making AG doll shoes, you just have to use a little creativity and imagination. Just apply the basic steps in our video tutorial and do a little tweaking to create more unique shoe styles. Here are some photos of what we did over the weekend. They turned out really pretty…cute…and fits the doll perfectly. Plus, they seem really durable…I am officially a duct tape fan now…
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Thanks for the ideas! We have made 3 pairs of Toms. These are wonderful. We are sure to make some of them as well.
I loooove Kanani's outfit!!!
Thank you, i love that dress too.
Where do I find the video on how to make toms ?
here is the video, its in another post - https://www.18inchdollclothesz.com/blog/duct-tape-toms-for-american-girl-dolls.html
I'm very new to this site and I would love to get these patterns
but have no idea how to go about it.
I'm looking for these
More Duct Tape Shoes Ideas | Free Sewing Pattern for American Girl Dolls
I have never sewed doll clothes. I can sew so I don't think I will have any trouble with them.
If anyone can help me out.
Thank you
Bev in Ohio
Hi, here is the link for the tutorial - https://www.18inchdollclothesz.com/blog/duct-tape-toms-for-american-girl-dolls.html.
I love these, but where do I get the Pattern???
I would like to make them.
Thanks Bev in Ohio
Hi Bev, there is no pattern, my daughter posted a video in youtube on how to make this duct tape shoes, here is the link to the post with the video - https://www.18inchdollclothesz.com/blog/duct-tape-toms-for-american-girl-dolls.html
Thank you so much.
You are one sweet little gal. Keep up the good work.
Bev in Ohio
loved admin's daughter's video......really helpful
These are just too stinkin' cute! I can't wait to try them. I had seen colored but not patterned duct tape before...do craft stores carry it?
Thanks for sharing your great idea!
Yes, Michael, Joann and Hobby lobby have printed duct tapes. Lately, I saw some in Justice and Claire's too.
Cute! My dolls REALLY need shoes and I thought I had to get my shoes at american girl since I didn't know how to make shoes, but now I do! Thanks! Your the best!
My friends and I are the Irish Angels and we sell crafts and do bake sales to raise money for our parish's food pantry. my mom found the toms tutorial and I have a lot of duct tape so I started making some and they turned out really cute! I put my own spin on them and I can't wait to see the reactions of people who are looking at our crafts. Thanks =}
We just published a post on our blog that featured this craft and links back to your site. Check it out if you get a chance!
http://www.educttapecrafts.com/all-dolled-up-with-duct-tape-4-doll-inspired-duct-tape-crafts/
These are adorable. American Girl shoes are sooooo expensive. Kids will enjoy making these.
Yes, all of them are so easy to make.
I just now saw this. Will be getting some cork and duct tape. This will be a great project for me to with my granddaughter. She is 9 and I have one in Utah. will take supplies out and make some with her.