Tag Archives: bespoke

The insides of cowboy boots make me happy. Also, you won’t get a neat end result unless you’re meticulous in the parts that don’t show.

The welt is that narrow strip of brown leather that I’ve sewn onto the boots by hand. The process of sewing on the welt is called inseaming, and it’s my favorite part of the boot making process. Well… inseaming and … Continue reading →

Boots and shoes are built around a last — the form that gives footwear its shape. Lasts used to be made of wood but now they’re typically made of plastic, which is heavier, and the heels are built and rough-shaped … Continue reading →

After dying, I go to heels.

I’m ready to dye.

If you noticed that this pair of boots disappeared from my social media pages for a while, you weren’t imagining things. I made the boot tops and all was well, but then I added a gray calf foot and they … Continue reading →

Just for fun, here’s a photo of my little collection of tchotchkes (that I had to purchase) which are reproductions of boots I’ve made, along with images of the actual boots. Note: The red/yellow rose boot image is from Tyler … Continue reading →

Introducing: “Butterfly Love” Modeled by the proud maker, Eleni

Eleni’s boots are lasted, the toes are in, and they’re ready to be inseamed. So far we’re on schedule to get them finished before she leaves.