27 Feb 2013

Boots with Lifts

At the Workshop |

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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

At the Workshop |

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12 Feb 2013

Wholecuts Construction

At the Workshop |

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

mean pattern

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 Workshop |

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