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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.

Little Miss Muffet

Posted on June 11, 2015 by customboots

This isn’t good. Now I’ll never be able to use my glue pot again.

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Something a little bit different…

Posted on June 11, 2015 by customboots

Here’s a new boot top I’ve started.

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New design

Posted on June 5, 2015 by customboots

I’m starting a new boot top design. When there are tiny design elements I like to cut them out with a knife and draw the stitching line around the shapes so I’ll know exactly how they will fit.

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Kangaroo leather! IN COLORS!

Posted on June 5, 2015 by customboots

New shipment of kangaroo leather for Sorrell Notions and Findings!  If there’s something you must have immediately give me a call or send an email. It will be a few days before I get the website updated.

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Soles

Posted on June 4, 2015 by customboots

Today I’m putting soles on boots.

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Fume table

Posted on June 2, 2015 by customboots

This is the fume table my husband built for me, for those times when I have to use solvent-based glues. It works great!

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Mamas don’t let your babies… oops, too late

Posted on June 2, 2015 by customboots

Paige: “I’m so glad I was born into this family, otherwise I might not have discovered shoemaking!” I’m happy she was born into this family too. 🙂

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Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be entrepreneurs

Posted on June 1, 2015 by customboots

It is now almost 4pm and I’ve been sitting at my desk doing computer work all day. Since I don’t have freshly completed boot photos to share I will leave you with this.

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My week’s work

Posted on May 29, 2015 by customboots

I will just modestly say that I’ve been working very hard this week.

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Mine, ALL MINE

Posted on May 29, 2015 by customboots

One of my Penland students just sent me a box of clotted cream. I shall eat it with homemade scones and think about how he’s my favorite student. He included some small jars so I could “share.” I have no … Continue reading →

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