Monthly Archives: September 2018

2019 calendar

Posted on September 30, 2018 by customboots

I found a good source for calendars, did some graphic designing (I love graphic design!), and created a calendar. Here’s the cover image, and I’ll let you know when they arrive!

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All-day sewing project

Posted on September 27, 2018 by customboots

I’m almost finished stitching these boot tops. This is a one-piece top and it’s not easy wrestling this much leather around in the sewing machine and getting 6 rows of stitching on it.

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Logo

Posted on September 26, 2018 by customboots

My new stitched logo is hitting all the right notes for me. It looks good and it’s easy to sew. I like it.

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Cowboy boot poster

Posted on September 26, 2018 by customboots

My cowboy boot poster is completed and for sale. I only have a few in stock because I wanted to see the actual poster before I committed to more. It’s great, the website will allow you to backorder, and more … Continue reading →

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But… I might need it!

Posted on September 23, 2018 by customboots

I’ve been in Philadelphia for the past few days, attending a tool show for my husband Dale’s business. I found this but he wouldn’t buy it for me. One never knows when a huge hammer might come in handy!  

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More skiving

Posted on September 18, 2018 by customboots

After another day of skiving, I have all of the pieces cut and skived for each of these three boot tops.

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Skiving

Posted on September 17, 2018 by customboots

Why yes, I did spend my whole day skiving. However did you guess?

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on September 17, 2018 by customboots

YouTube video for September: I have a guest instructor explaining how he successfully uses the water-based Aquilim 315 to glue rubber soles. It’s a Boot Life

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New shoes

Posted on September 12, 2018 by customboots

Well, it appears my expectation of being a master shoemaker by the time I finished my second pair of shoes was a little optimistic. (That’s a joke, people!) I learned a lot, they’re wearable, and I enjoyed making them. Those … Continue reading →

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Practice

Posted on September 11, 2018 by customboots

No lasers, no magic, just my hands and an X-Acto knife…

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