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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.

Design therapy

Posted on August 7, 2015 by customboots

Teaching a class can be stressful for me because I’m so accustomed to working alone. After my students left I took a little vacation into my own personal space and started a pair of boots for myself. This design has … Continue reading →

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Final day of boot making class

Posted on August 7, 2015 by customboots

My students Amber and Robert have finished their boots! They both headed for home eager to make more boots.

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Colorful boots

Posted on August 5, 2015 by customboots

I pegged these boots today. They’re making me happy.

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LEATHER INLAY/OVERLAY CLASS

Posted on August 4, 2015 by customboots

I’ll be teaching a leather inlay/overlay class in Firminy, France in September, at the Leather Workers and Artists Trade Show. The event is hosted by the Leather Crafters Journal and Logis de Cordes. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Another successful day

Posted on July 31, 2015 by customboots

It was a long day, but the boots are on the lasts now!

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Hard at work

Posted on July 31, 2015 by customboots

Robert and Amber are concentrating on channeling insoles. These are the boots they’ll be putting on the lasts today. This is the pair of boots I’ll be using for demonstrating the lasting process.

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Insoles

Posted on July 31, 2015 by customboots

We’re channeling insoles in class this morning, and I can’t stop smiling every time I work with the latest shipment of Baker Leather. These insoles are so wonderful!

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Singer sewing machine

Posted on July 29, 2015 by customboots

This is what my old Singer sewing machine can do.

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Boot making class

Posted on July 29, 2015 by customboots

In spite of the look on Robert’s face, both of my current students really are excited about my cowboy boot making class. 🙂 They’re doing a great job!

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New class

Posted on July 28, 2015 by customboots

I’ve started a new cowboy boot making class with two students. Robert stitching his boot tops. Amber stitching her boot tops. Amber and Robert making counters.

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