Tag Archives: bespoke

I’m working on boots again in my studio, and today I sewed the vamps and counter covers onto this pair of boots. They’re a little tricky, because the eagle’s tail feathers extend over the tongue. I sewed the eagle completely … Continue reading →

This box has been sitting unopened on my desk for two weeks, because I just didn’t have the time or energy to deal with it. It’s all of the tools and supplies that I shipped to my class in Japan, … Continue reading →

Carina, Tanja, and I visited a saddle maker in Switzerland. He had bristles that were from around the mouth of a whale! This is Carina and me with our whale mustaches.

My book on leather inlay/overlay is available for pre-order! It’s $34.99 and it should arrive at my shop by July 4. If you’d like to pre-order and pay now, I’ll sign your copy. My shop phone number is 405-282-5464.

Soon I’ll have all of the pieces stitched and I’ll be able to start putting them together.

Begin stitching these today.

I may not be feeling well today, but who could fail to feel better at the thought of starting a pair of boots with this design?

I have a fever and I feel terrible, but I have far too much work to stay home. I’m wearing sweats and athletic shoes in protest.

Sorrell newsletter for February Here’s a link to my February newsletter. I wrote it while I was in Japan, but I couldn’t upload or send it while I was there. We arrived home at midnight after a looooong day of … Continue reading →

Dale and I are in Tokyo, Japan right now, and we’re having a great time. I’m teaching a leather inlay/overlay class and Dale is keeping me company. Here’s a skyline shot of Tokyo, taken from a ferris wheel. Yesterday, I wore … Continue reading →