Tag Archives: bespoke

Day Two, Oklahoma Boots

Posted on October 20, 2022 by customboots

Day Two: the making of the Oklahoma Boots which are now part of the Oklahoma State Capitol permanent art collection The Oklahoma boots have a one-piece top; instead of a seam up each side of the boot there’s a single … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Boots, part one: Wingtips, countertips, and back strap

Posted on October 19, 2022 by customboots

The time has arrived and I can finally share pictures of the Oklahoma boots! I’ll start with the design sketches I sent to the Oklahoma Arts Council for approval and how those sketches went from paper to leather. These are … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Bracelet

Posted on September 7, 2022 by customboots

Title: :”Somewhere in Kansas”

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When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again

Posted on September 1, 2022 by customboots

Most of my clients would choose something from my portfolio and change it up a bit if they had ideas, but I had one customer that always wanted to give me some ideas and have me design something completely new … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Boots update

Posted on August 30, 2022 by customboots

The Oklahoma boots are finished and I’ll deliver them today. I am so eager to share the photos with you! Until I have permission, I’ll just share the photo of the card I include with all my boots.

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2023 Cowboy Boot Calendar

Posted on August 26, 2022 by customboots

I created and ordered my 2023 cowboy boot calendar today. The website will allow orders but they won’t be in stock for a couple of weeks. http://www.sorrell.shop, on the home page

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“Always Wanting You”

Posted on August 23, 2022 by customboots

I remember once when I worked for Jay Griffith; we were making a pair of boots with a chocolate top and hot pink inlays. We didn’t have any hot pink thread so Jay told me to stitch around the hot … Continue reading →

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Bluebonnet Lane

Posted on August 23, 2022 by customboots

Joe, the owner of these boots, was one of my very first customers when I started my own business. He stuck with me through poorly-made boots and boots that didn’t fit, and he always believed in me and encouraged me. … Continue reading →

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WOW

Posted on August 9, 2022 by customboots

This is what my face looks like when I spend hours at the Country Music Museum in Brady, Texas, and then I GET TO TRY ON JACKETS that belonged to Ray Price, Cowboy Copas, and Porter Wagoner!!!

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I’m an inspiration

Posted on August 3, 2022 by customboots

A western lace-up boot is called a packer, and I believe this was the first pair of packers I made. As you can see, I always find opportunity for design in blank spaces. I made these boots for myself and … Continue reading →

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