Tag Archives: bespoke

Preparing to peg soles

This is how I mark where the peg line will go–I use my forefinger as a spacer and my thumb nail to mark the line.

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Shank covers

This morning I’m adding and pegging shank covers. I hope to lay the soles this afternoon.

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Paige’s drawing

Instead of cowboy boots, today I’m going to post a picture I found that Paige Sorrell drew of me 12 years ago. I think it’s an amazing likeness.

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Clocking out

I wasn’t planning to allow myself to go home until I’d inseamed both but it’s after 6pm and I’m tired. The second boot will still be there tomorrow.

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December newsletter

December newsletter Here’s a link to my December newsletter.

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New table

Today I traded the TV in the back room for this big table. It will be perfect for displaying large pieces of leather for clients and it has two deep drawers for storage.

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Boot tops

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

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

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

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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