Tag Archives: bespoke

I visited a friend this evening and saw an old pair of my boots in his collection. I made these for myself a long time ago and eventually gave them to him for display because he’s a boot collector. I’ve … Continue reading →

I was definitely praying the Boot Maker’s Prayer (Please match, please match!) on these. I lasted them once and wasn’t happy so I took them both off and tried again. The second time was satisfactory and I’m glad because it’s … Continue reading →

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 →