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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Completed Boots
Title: “It Hurts Me More (the Second Time Around)” I chose this title because these boots are a reproduction of boots that the Louvin Brothers wore in a photo shoot in the late 1950s. So this is the “second time … Continue reading
It’s a Boot Life
On my YouTube video this month, I show how I create a boot top pattern from the client’s measurements. It’s a Boot Life
I’m a collector
I collect Hobo International handbags and wallets, but I don’t like the ones with a magnetic closure. It’s too easy to catch on something and spill open. This is probably the fourth bag I’ve converted from a magnetic clasp to … Continue reading
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Passport Holders
I made five passport holders. Here’s a link to my Etsy page where I’ve listed them for sale.
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Heels
I’m starting to build heels today, one… layer… at… a… time.
Soles are stitched
It is such a wonderful feeling to have two pairs of soles on the boots and stitched. Boot making usually goes quickly now.
Lacing the shank
These two pairs have had the steel shank laced to the boot. Tomorrow, shank covers and then soles.
Inseaming
Today was a good day for inseaming. The welt is sewn on by hand and after the sole is put on, none of my hard work will be visible.
Airport convenience
Once in a while I make something for myself. I’ll be going to England soon so I made myself a passport holder for the airport. It has a pocket in the front for a credit card and a pocket on … Continue reading
Matching toes
Today has been about toes. I took my time and did a good job, because a pair of boots look nicer if the toes match. 🙂
Lisa Sorrell, cowboy boot maker 