Tag Archives: cowboyboots

Bluegrass

Posted on May 22, 2018 by customboots

Once a year I forget all of my responsibilities and go to a bluegrass festival with my mom and sister. My sister is sleeping in this morning though, so we’ll see her later.

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on May 21, 2018 by customboots

I’ve started a new video series on my YouTube channel, “It’s a Boot Life.” I’m making a beautiful pair of inlaid boots, and I’ve filmed myself throughout the entire process. This series will show me making a pair of boots … Continue reading →

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Selling in Sheridan

Posted on May 18, 2018 by customboots

Some days I build boots, some days I drive all the way to Wyoming to sell tools and supplies.

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Inseaming

Posted on May 11, 2018 by customboots

I inseamed these boots today. These are for a small lady; they don’t take nearly as much time to inseam as a big size 13!

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Working hands

Posted on May 11, 2018 by customboots

I finished my YouTube video for May and was proof-watching it. It’s funny–in real life, I’ve always thought my hands were ugly. I have fat stubby fingers, short unpolished nails, one deformed finger, the beginnings of arthritis in both pinkies, … Continue reading →

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Boot restoration

Posted on May 10, 2018 by customboots

The original boots had a wide square toe… …but the client decided he wanted a narrow round toe instead.

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Boots on the last

Posted on May 8, 2018 by customboots

I put these boots on the last today.

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One woman band

Posted on May 2, 2018 by customboots

Today I: Went to the dentist Took the long way home so I could eat at Thai Loco Climbed up on my shop roof to take down some plastic sheeting (and made it back down safely) Took a 46 pound … Continue reading →

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Peg and awl

Posted on April 27, 2018 by customboots

125 little wooden pegs in the boot sole

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Freshly stitched soles

Posted on April 26, 2018 by customboots
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