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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.

Progress

Posted on November 4, 2020 by customboots

Sunburst boots are sideseamed and ready to put on the last

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Next!

Posted on November 3, 2020 by customboots

I’ll be starting this pair of boots soon.

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Sunbursts

Posted on October 20, 2020 by customboots

The sunburst boot tops are stitched now and ready to become cowboy boots.

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One row down

Posted on October 16, 2020 by customboots

There are supposed to be two rows of stitching so I have another row to go, but this will give you an idea of where I’m going with these boot tops.

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Stitching… it’s stitching

Posted on October 15, 2020 by customboots

Guess what comes next? My vintage Singer 110W with the old clutch motor has been lonely and she’s ready to go!

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Guessing games

Posted on October 8, 2020 by customboots

I asked my apprentice to guess, without counting, how many yellow pieces I needed to cut for all of the sunbursts. The answer is 52!I also asked him to guess how many I’d ruin when I skived them but that … Continue reading →

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2021 Cowboy Boot Calendar

Posted on September 25, 2020 by customboots

I’ve created my 2021 Cowboy Boot Calendar and they should be available to begin shipping the first week of October. The website will allow pre-orders if you’d like to order now! ORDER LINK

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If I knew how to make sandals it would have been more fun

Posted on September 23, 2020 by customboots

Mother in her new sandals that she helped to make.I told her that if anyone asked if they could also come to my shop and make their own sandals, I have two conditions and one or the other must apply. … Continue reading →

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Introducing…

Posted on September 21, 2020 by customboots

“By the Time I Get to Phoenix”

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Success!

Posted on September 17, 2020 by customboots

The heels are built and the lasts have been pulled. There’s always a tense moment as I’m preparing to pull the last–will it come out easily or will I need to wrestle with it? These came out easily, which was … Continue reading →

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