Designing the Vishivanka BootIt’s fascinating to reflect on how an idea takes shape. I recently launched a new boot for my small shop-made ready to wear line, it…Oct 22Oct 22
Making a Cowboy BootAfter I went to the Stefano Bemer shoe making course, I ended up meeting several boot makers in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. I have to say…Sep 23Sep 23
Making an Engineer BootOne of my shoemaking goals has been to make every style of shoe and boot. Once you know the basics on how to make a derby, oxford, and…Sep 8Sep 8
Making 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
Shoe 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
Making 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
A 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
Shoemaking 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
Shoemaking 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, 20211Aug 31, 20211
Shoemaking 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
