Tag Archives: bespoke

Narrow Streamlined Square Toe

Posted on November 17, 2021 by customboots

I’m very pleased with the toe on these.

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After stitching

Posted on November 16, 2021 by customboots

Inlay always looks better when it’s stitched.

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Rebellion

Posted on November 15, 2021 by customboots

I wanted these shoes to be brown but they insisted upon being black, which is funny because usually when I try to design anything black it insists upon being brown. Sheesh. You bring something to life and the first thing … Continue reading →

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Lasting

Posted on November 11, 2021 by customboots

I got these boots on the last this morning. The lighter patches on the foot are the actual leather color; cowboy boots are wet-lasted and so the darker color simply indicates that the leather is still wet. I wet the … Continue reading →

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Memories and Design

Posted on November 3, 2021 by customboots

This design and these colors are making me happy.I got the design from my mentor Jay Griffith, a grumpy old alcoholic who could frequently be heard screaming G*DAMMIT but who also had a talent for delicate and elegant florals. I … Continue reading →

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2022 Cowboy Boot Calendar

Posted on November 2, 2021 by customboots

My 2022 Cowboy Boot Calendars have arrived and are available for purchase! Link to website

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Singer 110W

Posted on October 29, 2021 by customboots

I started having problems with the bobbin thread and finally decided to take the whole bobbin/shuttle apart and clean it. It was so filthy in there that it required more than cleaning; I had to apologize abjectly and sincerely to … Continue reading →

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2022 Calendar

Posted on October 18, 2021 by customboots

I’m working on my 2022 calendar and here’s a sneak peek at one of the months.

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Take two (or maybe it’s three)

Posted on October 11, 2021 by customboots

File this under “Terrifying Things Occasionally Spotted On Lisa’s Workbench.” I wasn’t happy with Ira and Charlie’s faces so I ripped them off and am trying again.

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Confession

Posted on October 7, 2021 by customboots

Confession time:I hate my Louvin Brothers shoes. Satan is standing at an odd angle and Charlie and Ira have demented expressions. I’ve decided to make them again, only better! I’d originally planned to just tweak the design and not mention … Continue reading →

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