Tag Archives: bespoke

Sewing the pull into the side seam is a pain, but the good news is that once the side seam is done I don’t have to go back and sew in the pull! Also, I love the way it looks … Continue reading →

There always must be a few recalcitrant ones but overall it’s a decent job of pegging a cowboy boot sole. Vintage 000 Pegging Hammer, Pegging Haft with 40mm Pegging Awl, rubber bumper at the base of awl to help it … Continue reading →

I have one pair turned and the pulls sewn on. I sew the side seams with the right sides together so the boots are inside-out, next I sew the pulls on, and then I turn them right-side-out and now they … Continue reading →

I like this stage, when I don’t have so many loose pieces and they begin to take the shape of boots.

Most stitching bores me but I could sew designs like this one all day. I love the long stitching tails that add interest and break up the blank spaces. It’s kind of boring in just black and white with large … Continue reading →

I firmly believe one should give generously and without expectation of reward just because that makes you a better person. It builds good character, as my dad used to say. But having said that… look what I received in the … Continue reading →

Introducing my “Satan is Real” shoes with a bonus mini portrait of Ira and Charlie. These shoes are *mine*. I know they’re an odd little thing to put out into the world but I love them, because I’ve heard and … Continue reading →

Other than the perpetual worry that I’ve gotten it in the wrong place, wingtips are one of my favorite things. And this… this is an absolutely beeeyooootiful wingtip!

I cut away the excess behind a wingtip or countertip. This makes it easier to wipe in the toe and heel because there’s less bulk, and it looks nicer also.

I can’t say I dislike stitching but I don’t like it either. I’ve been sewing for so long that mostly I just find it boring. EXCEPT FOR DESIGNS LIKE THIS ONE! I love stitching floral overlays because the stitching is … Continue reading →