Probably the most important part of any boot is the foundation. When you go handmade, then you are able to you more beefy materials like this quarter inch thick leather insole. This makes a much stronger and long lasting boot. #strong #builtstrong #handcrafted #boots #leather #familyowned
It’s not too late! LIVE classes are Every Saturday! This week we will start talking about lasts. How lasts function and the mechanics behind them. We will also be making a boot pattern using a technique called pattern making.
We will be going live on patreon. The link is in our stories and profile. Become a member today and join us every Saturday at 7pm MST. Memberships are only $20
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Big news, Modest fam • our consignment is officially on sale! Come shop local and support some amazing makers + finds 🖤
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LIVE Bootmaking Class starting THIS SATURDAY!! 10/25 @7pm Join me every week starting tomorrow for a Bootmaking class where you can ask questions in our live chat through Patreon. There is a link in our stories and main page. With a subscription of $20 a month, you get raw footage, open discussions, and 4-5 classes a month on Bootmaking. Whether you are an experienced leather craftsman or just starting out, this will be a great community to keep Bootmaking alive. I’ll see you tomorrow! 🥾
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Part 6 Leather Derby Boots I Made For My Wife | Handmade From Start To Finish
The last steps to making these custom boots. Stitching the leather sole, placing on the heels, and finishing touches like smoothing and dying the sole edge.
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. Or for parts 1-5 on our homepage.
It’s about time my wife gets a pair of my handcrafted boots. We’ll be making her a pair of derby boots out of a black cowhide. I first start out with measuring her feet and then applying those measurements to her custom pattern.
You can order a pair of custom boots on our website
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Carving the insole by hand, shaping the boot over the last and insole, then attaching my toe puller to tighten the toe and get the leather smooth and formed.
Watch as I take every step to making these pair of boots. No pun intended. I don’t just make custom made boots but I also teach classes on how to make your own pair of boots. Meet me in my Wyoming shop and we’ll learn the traditions of handcrafted boots. You will leave the class with your own boots that you have crafted.
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Part 4 Leather Derby Boots I Made For My Wife | Handmade From Start To Finish
After cutting and skiving the leather, I’m now sewing each piece together including the heel counter which is that tan, thicker piece of leather. I then start to carve the leather insole that is on the last.
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Part 3 Leather Derby Boots I Made For My Wife | Handmade From Start To Finish
I start the process of forming the insole then move to cutting, skiving, glueing, and sewing the leather. Each step has its own techniques and processes.
What do you think of handcrafted boots? And do you think this is a craft that should die out or keep living? Let me know in the comments.
In Part 2, I create the pattern out of her foot measurements. This process is called geometric pattern making. I have a pre-recorded course on my website if you’d like to learn this technique.
I also have a full course of Bootmaking available. This takes you step by step, every process it takes to make your very own handcrafted boots. #Bootmaker #shoemaker #leatherwork #boots #customboots #handmadeboots #handcraftedboots
It’s about time my wife gets a pair of my handcrafted boots. We’ll be making her a pair of derby boots out of a black cowhide. I first start out with measuring her feet and then applying those measurements to her custom pattern.
You can order a pair of custom boots on our website
