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Designing the Vishivanka Boot
It’s fascinating to reflect on how an idea takes shape. I recently launched a new boot for my small shop-made ready to wear line, it incorporates traditional Ukrainian embroidery (called...
Designing the Vishivanka Boot
It’s fascinating to reflect on how an idea takes shape. I recently launched a new boot for my small shop-made ready to wear line, it incorporates traditional Ukrainian embroidery (called...
Making an Engineer Boot
One of my shoe making goals has been to make every style of shoe and boot. Once you know the basics on how to make a derby, oxford, and boot,...
Making an Engineer Boot
One of my shoe making goals has been to make every style of shoe and boot. Once you know the basics on how to make a derby, oxford, and boot,...
Making a Slipper and Loafer Pattern
Making a Loafer Pattern This is another iteration of the basic pattern making method that I use. I will document the process of making a loafer, but it should work for...
Making a Slipper and Loafer Pattern
Making a Loafer Pattern This is another iteration of the basic pattern making method that I use. I will document the process of making a loafer, but it should work for...
Shoe Tear Down and Rebuild
So for the past year or so a friend and I have been working on getting a small shoe brand up and running. I enjoy making shoes, but I don’t...
Shoe Tear Down and Rebuild
So for the past year or so a friend and I have been working on getting a small shoe brand up and running. I enjoy making shoes, but I don’t...
Making a Wholecut Pattern
Most patterns are some variation of loafer, oxford, derby, or wholecut. You can get creative with the details to change individual designs, but the basic style and rules for pattern...
Making a Wholecut Pattern
Most patterns are some variation of loafer, oxford, derby, or wholecut. You can get creative with the details to change individual designs, but the basic style and rules for pattern...