Tag Archives: bespoke

It’s a Boot Life

Posted on November 4, 2013 by customboots

This week I host the annual general meeting for the Honourable Cordwainer’s Company, interview Frank Jones of Noble Footwear, demonstrate dyeing the edge of leather that’s not “struck through,” and talk about the new book “Portraits of the American Craftsman” … Continue reading →

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Green alligator boots

Posted on October 31, 2013 by customboots

It’s done. The beautiful alligator skin is now a small pile of boot pieces.

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Green alligator

Posted on October 31, 2013 by customboots

It’s Halloween so I decided to do something scary. I’m cutting into this huge alligator skin and the possibility of making a mistake is terrifying.

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Shoemakers Gathering in Guthrie

Posted on October 31, 2013 by customboots

  Janne from Sweden and Frank from England worked on my ancient perfing and gimping machine and got it working! This machine makes the little series of holes and/or the serrated edges that’s commonly seen on men’s dress shoes. And … Continue reading →

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New red toolbox

Posted on October 23, 2013 by customboots

This is the new toolbox my husband bought for me. I had such fun filling it up with boot making tools and supplies.

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Lisa’s studio

Posted on October 22, 2013 by customboots

This coming weekend I’ll be hosting a gathering for boot and shoemakers and the festivities have already started for me. Marika from NYC is here taking an inlay/overlay class and Carina from Sweden is here because my shop is a … Continue reading →

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October newsletter

Posted on October 21, 2013 by customboots

October newsletter I’ve posted my October newsletter on my website.

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Portraits of the American Craftsman

Posted on October 21, 2013 by customboots

I’m in a book! If you want one you can order through my website: http://customboots.net/Sorrell_Custom_Boots/Portfolio.html

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on October 21, 2013 by customboots

It’s a Boot Life On “It’s a Boot Life” this week I make my annual pilgrimage to the Boot and Saddlemakers Roundup in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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Ready for the last

Posted on October 18, 2013 by customboots

These two pairs of boots are ready to be put on the last, the wooden form around which boots and shoes are built.

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