My second pair of cowboy boots. Waterhouse veg calf. Beautiful and very nice to work with but watch out for watermarks. I Gotta soak the whole top next time.

Side seam was stitched using my curved needle stitcher. This sort of works... The problem is that the work is somewhat flexible and the stitcher table is tiny. It's meant for use with very stiff leather. I think if I could build a flat table for it, it would work very well.

Outsole is hand stitched.

I wish I could get my sole edge squared off a little better and I think I would lower the position of the toe bug a bit, but I guess it looks Ok where it is.

Next pair I'm going to try a piping side seam and maybe some stitch patterns for the tops.

Hi all, want to show what people do using my services. Check out www.leatherfx.com. Can't find the "upload image" button here. Sorry. Hope you'll like it.

Had my first experience with crepe...
I mixed a little traditional with a little crepe...and this is what I came up with:


Whole-cut oxford in (Hardtke) French calf with asymmetric decorative brogue. Extended heel counter for additional ankle support.


Leather insole with additional instep support, heel and metatarsal support.
Rubber midsole and crepe outsole, Cat’s paw wear surface.
Will need to figure out how to blend the crepe better.


Norwegian welt, spinning stitch, double stitch-down construction with outer row additional spinning stitch as well.

These oxfords (as yet unfinished) represent the first time I've made a pattern via the Koleff method that hasn't been totally off-kilter once I started lasting. Even so, the lining seemed a bit larger than necessary, while the upper seemed a bit scant, and the tongues came out a bit shorter than I'm accustomed to. I sewed them w/my left foot on the pedal, as the right one's in a cast! Makes sewing a bit awkward, and despite various changes to the motor, the machine still runs a bit too fast for me.

This is a pair of boots I just finished for Edna Mae Holden. She and R.W. Hampton won a Western Heritage award for the CD "Where the West Remains" and the boot is based on the album cover design, drawn by her husband Harold Holden.

These boots were commissioned by Howard Post, an artist and author of children's book "The Magic Boots." The boots are as close to the "magic boots" featured in the book as I could make them.

My newest pair:
Alligator from Georgia and French Calf from GH.
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Just finished these Chelsea shoes or Beatle boots.

Edelman Lux calf. Hardthe veg tan liner. Glue construction.

Here they are, my first pair of boots, made by me with a lot of help and supervision. These things really made me appreciate what you guys know and go through. In my opinion, every one of you work too cheap!!!!!
Also got a chance to work with some equipment made by Dick Anderson. Good designs, and excellent craftsmanship. He is good.
John Lewis

Here is V-cut in suede.



Nasser Vies
HCC-member

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Black Bull Hide, Turqouis Deer Skin and Faux Gator.



(Message edited by Jim B on May 11, 2010)

Good Morning All,

Here is a recent completon.

Red and Turquoise Roo from Sheridan Leather.
(Seems to be the season for turquoise)

Some new dance shoes. GN glazed buffalo and Waterhouse veg calf.



happy customer

Here is the latest pair of shoes from my shop...

Edleman "Root Beer" vegetable calf, antiqued, five eighths inch heel on my new shoe last. Customer's design, fiddleback and beveled waist, whole cut liner. All edges folded.



Maybe the best and clearest forepart I've ever done. On chestnut. Both, within reason, were identical.



hand stitched outsole at 10-11 spi



hand welted insole at 4spi heel seat hand stitched



hand stitched tongue attached to whole cut liner.



Tight Stitches
DWFII--HCC Member

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Tight Stitches
DWFII--HCC Member

These are my latest. Both are 'tests' for new lasts. Leather is not really right for the flats, & makes them look a bit clunky, but can't beat bison/deer for softness and workability. These two pair put me at a grand total of 10 prs of shoes made so far. The learning curve is still VERY steep!

Here is a pair of Balmoral boots I just finished. Made from Edelman calf in pitch brown. Hand sewn outsole at 10 spi.








I need to figure out a better dying and staining method for my sole edges....

Size 12 children last in kid leather.The little girl was so happy with the fitter,she asked me when am i going to finish the next shoe,so i think she will be pleased with this pair.



Nasser Vies
HCC-Member

Hi everyone, I've been out of the forum for a while but life with a young family, and a busy spring down at the volunteer fire department have kept me tied up, happily. I do want to share one of my latest pairs with the group and ask for any advice, thoughts, or compliments that you might want to share.





Hardke french calf uppers, my first time using it, very nice. Nice to work with, and nice to polish when the shoes are done.

G'day All,
Sorry I've been quiet of late.
Here's my latest pair. For a lady up in Queensland, Aust.

Veg. Kangaroo hide uppers and straps.Veg sole. Turnshoe construction, and all hand sewn by eye (scored a line, but didn't pre mark stitches), and lastless.






Cheers
Duncan

Finally finished my fourth pair!

I had my first time using a shank, first time making a thread, made my own welt, hand sewed the midsole, and since I am still figuring out how to use a sewing machine hand stitched the straps and closed by hand, which was kind of a hassle but I really like the way they look.

I had some challenges trying to figure out how to make something that does'nt fasten over my painfull hump on my instep, and also was told during the making I have a short leg, so unfortunatley I had to put a big ol' rocker sole on it.

Thanks so much for the advice on building up the sole!