Tag Archives: cowboyboots

Buck-stitched wingtip

Posted on April 15, 2019 by customboots

Toe wrinkles and a buck-stitched wingtip were my Sunday afternoon fun Toe wrinkles: a backing is glued onto the back of the vamp (foot leather) and then evenly-spaced lines are stitched through vamp and backing. A hook or eye end … Continue reading →

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Skiving

Posted on April 12, 2019 by customboots

Skiving on my handy-dandy marble lazy susan

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Treats!

Posted on April 11, 2019 by customboots

It appears I have a reputation. A client stopped by this morning and brought me this. ❤ Guthrie friends: if you need an after lunch treat, please stop by and help me with these while they’re still fresh and yummy!

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Layer by layer

Posted on April 1, 2019 by customboots

It always feels good to have that first heel layer on. Tomorrow I’ll keep adding layers until I have the correct heel heights on these boots.

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It’s a start

Posted on March 29, 2019 by customboots

Today I finished fitting a last, created the boot top pattern, and drew the design.

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Daily Mail

Posted on March 27, 2019 by customboots

My boots made the headlines! Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Daily Mail, UK

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Almost there

Posted on March 23, 2019 by customboots

I don’t get to relax and enjoy my Saturday until I peg two pairs of boot soles. One down, three more soles to go.

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Whoops

Posted on March 21, 2019 by customboots

This is what happens when you hit the shank with your pegging awl.

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on March 18, 2019 by customboots

For my 100th episode of “It’s a Boot Life” I’m featuring the whole of my presentation in England at the Independent Shoemaker’s Conference. I spoke about the qualities of a good teacher, and this is probably my favorite of all … Continue reading →

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Inlay/Overlay class

Posted on March 16, 2019 by customboots

If you’ve been wanting to take a leather inlay/overlay class with me, now is your chance! Class size is limited to six, so reserve your space now if you’re interested. Eureka Springs School of Art

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