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Here Is Some Shoes I Make In South Africa. Called Vellies

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Hi all.

I am new to the leather workers forum, although I have been an active viewer for some time.

I have decided to post some of my shoes and sandals for comment please, In order to improve.

Thanks in advance.

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Please take note. The fourth picture is my first pair :)

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Well done, functional.

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Overall very nice. The only critique I would have is practice on sewing and some of your cuts are a bit choppy. I like what you have done a lot.

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Good work mate,i would be happy turning out some work like that.

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Thanks to everyone for your replies and kindness.

Electrathon I appreciate your critique and believe it will improve with time to come. every pair seems to look better as I get use to the sewing machine and technique that is still new to me.

I take all critique as up building.

Thanks

Hennie.

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Well done Hennie. Welcome to the forum!

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Thanks to all.

The machine I have is a Singer 168w101 pedestal, very old, but still working well.

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Lekker Lekker like a Fire Cracker! Where are you Hennie? I am looking to make some Zulu style sandals but can't find sole material..

Totseins,

Bob

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I like that Hat , I could use a 56-57 . Hint, nice work.

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Lekker work, ox! I'm scheming on making myself a pair of those. What are the uppers made from? Looks like a roughout oil tannage of some sort. I'm having trouble getting a decent pair of lasts, what did you use?

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Tyre sandals.docHi All.

Bob. I live in Uvongo on the South coast. The Zulu stile sandals is most probably made of motorbike tires. (will add a photo).Do you also originate from South Africa?

John j. If you promise never to tel a sole :cowboy: I will send you a patron if you send me your email address.

Matt S. I use cow hide. and i particular Crazy Horse the culored piece is also cow hide 2.3 mm thick. I was so lucky to get a full range of lasts. From a small no 2 to a large no 13 :notworthy: . Bought it from a family who sold it after the old man had passed away.

Had one no 4 and one no 5. But I made the other ones myself in order to have a pair of each.

I also use Natural tanned Leather and stain them afterwards if so required.

Have a great weekend.

Friendly Greetings.

From South Africa

Tyre sandals.doc

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Gaan Dit! I am from Joey's but last lived in CT and was a lecturer at Michaelis. I used to give workshops in Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Also plyed with Brian Finch and the Blarney Brothers.

I know live in Tucson, a bit like the Karoo, perfect for Biltong making!

Good tip on the motor bike tyres..

Bob

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Lyk baie goed Hennie. Wil ook nog eendag weer daai vellie-ding probeer. Het in Laerskool ons eie velle gelooi, ons eie leuse gemaak en dan on eie vellies gemaak. Was deel van ons houtwerk klas in die Plaasskool.

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