I am a long time living historian, portraying an early farmer/hunter in Kentucky, 1773-1777. A narrow band of focus.

I also am an avid hunter with both flintlock and longbow.

Due to moving, I will only have access to locations that allow hunting with a bow.

So, I am branching out to a new persona of an early 10th C Anglo-Saxon hunstman.

I have made most of mine own gear....including bows, flintlocks, moccasins, knives...etc...about everything.

I have not, however made a pair of turnshoes. I need a simple pattern to use. My shoes will get hard use in the woods of northern KY chasing the kings deer, squirrel and other assort game. They will not see much use at events with manicured lawns....so I dont want to buy them.

Have you checked with Regia Angelorum? They may also have advice and assistance.
http://www.regia.org/

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i used a piece of scrap cloth draped over my foot and drawn on with a pen. this creates a pattern without seam allowance. you then need to sew it all up and see if it works. if it does, then you can transfer it to leather, or thin cardboard to make a more lasting pattern.

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