Lisa Sorrell, cowboy boot maker

I told myself I wasn’t allowed to go home until I’d made the waxed ends for hand sewing the welt tomorrow on both pairs of boots. I’m torn between feeling virtuous that they’re done and grumpy because I had to make waxed ends.

I forgot to announce that my October YouTube video went live this morning.

This is what I do sometimes when I’m supposed to be working. This pair will be for me… someday.

One of the beasts that lives in my studio decided to play nicely today. #sideseams #americanstraightneedle

Close-up of the stitching on the counter cover

The one piece boot tops are ready to be put on the last. The process of putting these together will be the topic of my YouTube video this month.

Close-ups from today’s work

I had planned to stitch all four top panels today but it didn’t happen. Now I will go home and follow the Lisa Sorrell Small Business Rule: “When I’m at the shop I don’t worry about what’s not done at home, when I’m at home I don’t worry about what’s not done at the shop.”

I’ve had a drawer full of pieces for weeks, but they’re finally coming together and beginning to look like a boot top.