I’m taking a 5-day Bootmaking Intensive course at Brooklyn Shoespace with Rebecca Heykes. After a lot of thought about integrating some electronics I’ve realized that for my first go I just need to learn how to make shoes! I’ve decided to make a basic Chelsea boot – something that I will definitely wear. Today was spent pattern making as well as creating insoles. Here are some snippets…
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- Selecting a last
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- Sketching the design
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- Taping the last, so the pattern can be drawn on
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- Determining the vertical with the last propped up at the appropriate heel height
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- Removing the pattern
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- Attaching tape patterns to pattern board and cutting them out
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- Pattern with allowances
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- Taping the bottom for the insole pattern
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- Cutting the insoles
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- Cutting leather particle board for insoles using 5-in-1
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- Insole pieces
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- Bevelling insole edges
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- Gluing in the shank
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- Using nails and masking tape to hold moistened insole in place while it dries and molds overnight
