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Making a Slipper and Loafer Pattern
Making a Loafer Pattern This is another iteration of the basic pattern making method that I use. I will document the process of making a loafer, but it should work for...
Making a Slipper and Loafer Pattern
Making a Loafer Pattern This is another iteration of the basic pattern making method that I use. I will document the process of making a loafer, but it should work for...
Shoe Tear Down and Rebuild
So for the past year or so a friend and I have been working on getting a small shoe brand up and running. I enjoy making shoes, but I don’t...
Shoe Tear Down and Rebuild
So for the past year or so a friend and I have been working on getting a small shoe brand up and running. I enjoy making shoes, but I don’t...
Making a Wholecut Pattern
Most patterns are some variation of loafer, oxford, derby, or wholecut. You can get creative with the details to change individual designs, but the basic style and rules for pattern...
Making a Wholecut Pattern
Most patterns are some variation of loafer, oxford, derby, or wholecut. You can get creative with the details to change individual designs, but the basic style and rules for pattern...
A Visit to Maryam Tannery
One of the difficult things with shoemaking is finding good sources for leather while not feeling like you’re getting ripped off by third party sellers. This is especially bad in...
A Visit to Maryam Tannery
One of the difficult things with shoemaking is finding good sources for leather while not feeling like you’re getting ripped off by third party sellers. This is especially bad in...
Shoemaking School Pt. 10 — Norvegese Construction
Norvegese is just Italian for Norwegian, this is a construction method that is known for the distinctive chain stitch, which is both decorative and provides additional waterproofing to the shoe....
Shoemaking School Pt. 10 — Norvegese Construction
Norvegese is just Italian for Norwegian, this is a construction method that is known for the distinctive chain stitch, which is both decorative and provides additional waterproofing to the shoe....
Shoemaking in Leon
Around the beginning of the year, my friend Christine reached out and asked if I was interested in teaming up with her to make a small shoe brand. My initial...
Shoemaking in Leon
Around the beginning of the year, my friend Christine reached out and asked if I was interested in teaming up with her to make a small shoe brand. My initial...