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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.

New student

I have a student in my shop right now and these are the boots she’s making.

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Lasted boots

The boots are on the last and the toe boxes are in.

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Turning boots

I’ve turned one of the boots. After I turn the second they’ll be ready to put on the last.

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Mailing DVD sets

Jean at the post office shared my excitement yesterday as I mailed out the first orders for my “How to Make Cowboy Boots” DVD set.

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February newsletter

February newsletter Here’s a link to my February newsletter. Send an email to custom boots@aol.com with “Subscribe” in the subject line if you’d like it emailed to you every month.

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“How to Make Cowboy Boots” DVD

“How to Make Cowboy Boots” DVD My “How to Make Cowboy Boots” DVD boxed set is finally available and can be purchased through my web site. The DVD set is featured on the home page.

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It’s a Boot Life

It’s a Boot Life On my Monday video this week I talk about attending a bluegrass festival, demonstrate timing a sewing machine, and happily announce that my “How to Make Cowboy Boots” video is finally available.

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How to Make Cowboy Boots DVD set

Look what I just got in the mail! My 8 DVD boxed set “How to Make Cowboy Boots” is finally reproduced and I have them in stock.

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Cutting out the inlay

I’ll actually be making two pairs of boots with the same design and colors. These are all of the cut out pieces from two sets of boot tops.

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Old design…new boots

I’m in the mood to make the headdress design again but this time I’m going to do it completely in black, white, and gray.

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