27 Feb 2013

Boots with Lifts

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I only took a limited number of construction photos during the making of this pair.

Photo Feb 11, 10 27 27 AM

Photo Feb 13, 11 25 11 AM

Photo Feb 14, 3 19 26 PM

Photo Feb 14, 10 50 49 AM

Photo Feb 16, 11 39 29 AM

Photo Feb 18, 11 28 02 AM

Photo Feb 18, 1 55 13 PM

Photo Feb 22, 4 19 29 PM

13 Feb 2013

Wholecuts with a Fiddleback Waist

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12 Feb 2013

Wholecuts Construction

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Here are some construction photos of a pair of Wholecuts with a Fiddleback Waist.

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Pattern Pieces

Lining

sewing lining

beaded edge

Tongue

Sewing Outer

Upper Pieces

Finished Uppers

insole blocked

Insole trim

Insole Prep

Pre-lasting

Toe Puff

Toe Puff Shaped

Lasted

Welting

Heel Seat

First Rand

Fender

Sole

Attach Sole

Sole Attached

Stitching Channel

Sole Stitching

Closing Channel

Pegging Sole at Heel

Heel Lifts

Building Heel

Cutting Heel

Rasping

Painting

Finishing

Sock Liners

Finished Shoes

30 Jan 2013

Zipper Boots

At the Shop

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A pair of zipper boots that were delivered to a customer last week.

19 Dec 2012

Making an Insole for Womens Shoes

Step by Step

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I’ve put together a tutorial showing a method for making a fiberglass reinforced insole that can be used for a womens high heel shoe.

Making a Reinforced Insole

18 Jul 2012

Boots with hidden lifts

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17 Jul 2012

Making Elevator Boots

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16 Jul 2012

Elevator Boot Insoles

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15 Jul 2012

Uppers for Elevator Boots

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14 Jul 2012

Hidden Lifts

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The making of a pair of inserts for a pair of boots with hidden lifts