Author Archives: customboots

I got the toe box put in these boots today. For me, that’s when I feel like I’m over the hump and it’s all downhill from here.

I made this piece today for my sister, to commemorate the death of our father three years ago today. It’s titled “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger posted this photo on his Instagram. I’m kind of partial to these boots!

Sigh… these are making me happy. I spent all day on these; I wish I’d remembered to take a picture before I added the rain. They were pretty before, and it was scary to sew grey lines all across it, … Continue reading →

Sneak peek at the beginnings for my next art piece

If you’d like to watch my presentation at the Craft in America center in Los Angeles, here’s a link. Craft in America presentation

I had to draw a design for a client; he sent me the cowboy photo but I had to come up with the Native American on my own, using searches like “male models from the back” “beefcake from the back” … Continue reading →

I like playing with vintage designs and changing them, and now I’m in the mood to make myself a new pair of boots. I prefer peewees because: I’m really short. You can get more of them in a suitcase.

Sewing the vamps and counters (foot part) onto a 17″ tall one-piece boot top with a 12″ heel measurement isn’t exactly a barrel of fun, but it’s done!