Category Archives: boot maker

New (old) boots

Posted on May 9, 2014 by customboots

I feel like I have new boots. I wore out the toe on these so I took them apart and added a wingtip plus new soles and heels.

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In process…

Posted on May 7, 2014 by customboots
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Maker’s mark

Posted on May 6, 2014 by customboots

I stitch my initials into every pair of boots I make.

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on May 5, 2014 by customboots

It’s a Boot Life Episode 45: Lisa fights with her curved needle, demonstrates the tools she uses for crimping, and cuts apart a pair of her personal boots to remake them.

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New projects

Posted on May 1, 2014 by customboots

These are the patterns and designs for the boots I’ll be making in May.

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Newly completed boots

Posted on May 1, 2014 by customboots

These are the boots I made in April. I’ve named them “Green, Green Grass of Home.”

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Oak leaf boots

Posted on April 30, 2014 by customboots

The boots are finished except for the final polish, which I’ll do after they’ve sat on the trees all night. Tomorrow when I post the last picture I’ll tell you what I’ve named them.

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Customer note

Posted on April 29, 2014 by customboots

I received this lovely note today from the new owner of these boots: “We just got back to Houston and my boots were waiting for me. They are stunning in person and they fit beautifully. Thank you so much for … Continue reading →

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Finishing soles

Posted on April 28, 2014 by customboots

Cowboy boots typically have half of the sole natural and half black or brown. I’m using a refillable marker to dye the brown right at the line because these markers won’t allow the dye to bleed like a dauber will. … Continue reading →

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Pegged soles

Posted on April 25, 2014 by customboots

I got the soles laid and pegged on the oak leaf boots. They’re almost completed!

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