Mikhail BliskavkaMaking a Loafer PatternThis 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…Jan 26Jan 26
Mikhail BliskavkaShoe Tear Down and RebuildSo 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…Jul 31, 2023Jul 31, 2023
Mikhail BliskavkaMaking a Wholecut PatternMost patterns are some variation of loafer, oxford, derby, or wholecut. You can get creative with the details to change individual designs…Dec 22, 20221Dec 22, 20221
Mikhail BliskavkaA Visit to Maryam TanneryOne of the difficult things with shoemaking is finding good sources for leather while not feeling like you’re getting ripped off by third…Mar 22, 2022Mar 22, 2022
Mikhail BliskavkaShoemaking School Pt. 10 — Norvegese ConstructionNorvegese is just Italian for Norwegian, this is a construction method that is known for the distinctive chain stitch, which is both…Dec 9, 20211Dec 9, 20211
Mikhail BliskavkaShoemaking in LeonAround 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…Aug 31, 2021Aug 31, 2021
Mikhail BliskavkaShoemaking School Pt. 9 — Boot patternsYou’re getting a three for one special here. How to do a derby boot pattern, a bellows tongue technique, and how to make sidezip or…Aug 12, 20211Aug 12, 20211
Mikhail BliskavkaShoemaking ToolsOne of the problems I first encountered when getting into shoemaking was figuring out what tools I needed, and where to get them. This will…Jun 14, 20213Jun 14, 20213
Mikhail BliskavkaShoemaking School Pt 7 — Derby Shoe PatternWell, its been two years and about 24 pairs later that I’ve finally found the time and the initiative to update this series. The plan is…Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021
