Meanwhile, I have been dying to try out this boot slipper pattern from Favorite things. Don't they look awfully cozy on the cover?
So I whipped up a few pairs. My feet are always cold and these will be perfect for the mountains. Mine are lined with Minkee from Benartex. This is a super cuddly and soft fabric perfect for blankets and anyplace you want extra loft and warmth.
I thought that my pair needed a little extra padding to be more comfortable as a slipper rather than a sock - so I added 2 extra layers of batting to the sole of the next pair and they are more comfy that way. The only drawback to this pattern, for me, was that seam of the sole is on the inside of the slipper and you can feel that when you are wearing them. If you have sensitive feet like I apparently do, you might want to alter the way the sole is constructed, either by putting the seam on the outside and adding a little decorative stitching to cover the seam or by adding an insole to the inside so you can't feel the seam. I will have to do that on my next pair. Still they are cozy and warm and will be great for cold winter nights.Happy Holidays and happy sewing!