Category Archives: boot maker

Boot tops

Posted on December 17, 2013 by customboots

This is what I did today. The top band is blue ostrich, the tops are gray rough-out kangaroo, and there are five rows of stitching–four purple and one bone.

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on December 16, 2013 by customboots

It’s a Boot Life Lisa talks about the difference between talent and skill on a new segment entitled “You Want My Opinion?”, features a photo essay of shoemakers wearing their work, and demonstrates reinforcing an ostrich vamp prior to crimping … Continue reading →

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Boot making class on DVD

Posted on December 14, 2013 by customboots

I just finished editing the final video of my boot making class. I’m express mailing a DVD I burned to the video company on Monday to make sure I did it correctly and my format is usable. If I hear … Continue reading →

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Hidden zipper

Posted on December 13, 2013 by customboots

It was a long and frustrating afternoon putting the hidden zipper into the side seam of these boots, but I prevailed. And in other good news, I have phone and internet again!

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Instagram

Posted on December 13, 2013 by customboots

Instagram My internet and phone at my shop have been dead for the past four days. It’s been easier to update Instagram so if you’d like to see what I’ve been doing check it out. Cox Cable guy is here … Continue reading →

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Boots by Paul Krause

Posted on December 11, 2013 by customboots

Today I have to share a photo of a pair of boots made by my talented boot maker friend Paul Krause of Prescott, Arizona. Aren’t these totally cool?

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Paige’s shoes

Posted on December 9, 2013 by customboots

My 16 year old daughter makes ladies shoes but she’s been so busy with school this year that she’s barely had time to be at her workbench. Today was a snow day so she worked in my shop and finished … Continue reading →

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Instagram

Posted on December 9, 2013 by customboots

For those of you who might be interested, I’m on Instagram now. My user name is sorrellcustomboots

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Cookie in the mail!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by customboots

I got a cookie in the mail this morning! My favorite watch makers, Montana Watch Company, sent me a Christmas box. There’s also a nice notebook and pen, and I included my watch in the photo so you could admire … Continue reading →

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Inlay pieces

Posted on December 6, 2013 by customboots

These are actually trash–they’re the pieces I’ve cut out of a top band that will be inlaid. I think I’m lucky to get to work with such beautiful shapes. It makes me happy.

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