DIY project: make your own shoes
Have you always wanted to create your own shoes - like DIY shoes? Its easier then what you may think!
So maybe you have a passion for cobbling, or you are trying a new small business making handmade shoes or you just want to make your own shoes (DIY style).
In this article we will share some wonderful resources that will help you on your way to making your first pair and maybe even starting your shoe-making business.
So. How do you make shoes?
But before we jump into that, have you decided what type of shoe you would like to make?
Sandals may be the quickest and easiest start to making your very first pair of shoes.
Watch these videos below for some DIY shoe making inspiration.
Or maybe you feel more comfortable using a sewing machine below is a video for you;
How to make shoes using a sewing machine- step by step tutorial
Must Read Books About Shoe Making
Want to expand your skills we recommend looking into reading the following books
Moccasins are soft-soled leather shoes that act and feel just like a second skin. They are perfect for protecting your feet from sharp objects, dirt, etc., while simultaneously allowing you to feel the ground’s texture.
They are perfect for protecting your feet from sharp objects, dirt, etc., while simultaneously allowing you to feel the ground’s texture. They are perfectly suitable to wear outdoors, but they also make very good indoor shoes.
Learn how to make custom-fitted leather moccasins by hand.
With this book, you will gain access to 2 hours of video, in which Lougaya will clearly and precisely demonstrate how to make a pair of her moccasins, all with very few simple tools. What sets these moccasins and patterns apart from others that you will find on the market is that these are made to be adjusted exactly to the morphology of each individual person.
Lougaya’s video tutorial helps viewers understand the right gesture, whereas the book helps you keep track of each step in order. Even after your first pair, this book is useful to remember how to make them without having to watch all the videos again.
Beginners might take one day to achieve their first pair of moccasins, but with practice, a pair can easily be done in 2 to 3 hours only.
Patterns cover sizes EU 32 to 48 / US 3 to 13 / UK 1 to 12 in all morphology types, including people with bunions.
Note: The Moon moccasins are advisable for people with a strong instep (when the width around the arch/instep is wider than around the ball of the foot). Although the pattern can be adjusted in shape, it is the best pattern for people with rather pointy feet.
Shoe and Leather Encyclopedia
“Shoe and Leather Encyclopedia by The Shoe & Leather Gazette” is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of leather shoe and boot manufacturing.
It contains a wealth of information originally aimed at shoe retailers, including lists of different styles and manufacturers, the names of contemporary retailers, instructions on how to run a shoe retail business, details concerning sizing and measurements, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for modern designers of vintage footwear, as well as those with an interest in historical styles and fashion. Contents include: “List of Shoe Names”, “List of Shoe Manufacturers”, “List of Shoe Wholesalers”, “Revised Shoe Glossary”, “Leather Terms Defined”, “Shoe Stock Keeping”, “How to Make Profit”, “Retail Shoe Advertising”, “Shoe Window Trimming”, “Shoe Card Writing”, “Sizes of Children’s Shoes”, “Brands of Rubbers”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on history of shoemaking.
The Sandalmaking Workshop
The Sandalmaking Workshop: Make Your Own Mary Janes, Crisscross Sandals, Mules, Fisherman Sandals, Toe Slides, and More
