Tag Archives: bespoke

The best-laid plans

Posted on April 3, 2018 by customboots

These boots are ready for soles, and the soles are prepared. But instead of laying soles, I’m waiting for my new desk to be delivered. I had asked for ample time to unload my old desk and they assured me … Continue reading →

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More inseaming

Posted on April 2, 2018 by customboots

Progress on the black boots

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Inseaming

Posted on March 30, 2018 by customboots

I broke away from unending computer work today, went back in my shop, and inseamed a boot. Plus, I experimented with a new way to attach fishing line bristles. It was fast and easy, and they stayed on!

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on March 26, 2018 by customboots

Let’s try this again. Here’s my YouTube video for March.

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New shoes!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by customboots

My shoes are finished and I finally got to try them on. They fit beautifully! I can’t wear them home though, because I want to take good pictures in my lightbox before I wear them. This episode of successful shoemaking … Continue reading →

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My boots are in the news!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by customboots

LOOK, EVERYONE! Arnold is wearing my boots and there’s a photo! SFGate.com

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Shoemaking class

Posted on March 21, 2018 by customboots

This is my second pair of shoes, now on the last. Today I’ll inseam them and also attach rhinestones in each of the little holes that are around the lacing area. These shoes make me think of a tuxedo.

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Shoemaking class

Posted on March 19, 2018 by customboots

My second pair of shoes. Yes, those are rhinestones.

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Shoemaking class

Posted on March 17, 2018 by customboots

My very first hand stitched sole. I’ll clean it up, and I have many little refinements to learn, but I’m proud of them! I plan to spend my evening whining about how tired I am, and then sew the next … Continue reading →

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Shoemaking class

Posted on March 16, 2018 by customboots

I was able to figure out the/a technique for using curved needles for inseaming, and I’m very pleased with the final outcome. This is the first shoe I inseamed. Class is over for the day at 5pm, and I finished … Continue reading →

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