What comes next, you ask? First I’ll sew the sidewelt on the boot front panels, then I’ll stitch the side seams. I’ll trim the side seam and hammer it flat, sew the boot pulls onto the boots, then turn them. At that point they’ll be ready to put on the last!

About customboots
I'm a custom cowboy boot maker. I own a business, Sorrell Custom Boots, and I create bespoke cowboy boots using vintage machinery and hand tools. I also own www.sorrellnotionsandfindings.com, a company that specializes in tools, supplies, and leather for the boot and shoe making trade.