Tim Schroeder

Hi, Making boots are all about technique. I watched a bunch of Lisa Sorrell videos and a few other peoples to learn the process and then built a few pairs. Hands on experience is the best way to learn. Making them for yourself you learn how to measure a foot and make a boot that fits. I built the first one out of some upholstry leather just to get an idea of building a boot.

 You need a curved awl to sew the inseam. I bought one from Thornapple but Panhandle leather has Osborne awls. Lasting pliers I bought of Ebay. I get all the materials from Panhandle Leather. Insoles, soles, heel counters, and any other supplies.

 I use a machine that is a triple feed for most of the uppers. It is the same as a Cowboy Class 18. I had to use a Singer 153K103 in a few spots. It is a Triple Feed cylinder arm machine. I had to take these boots to a local shoe repair for the sole stitching. He uses a Landis 12 model K. I have a Landis 12 Model l but I am am just now getting it going. I still need an adjustable edge guide to be able to run two rows of stitching. There is no doubt that you could hand stitch all of the uppers.It would take more time but possible. Hope this helps.

Thanks Tim

Thanks.  It does help.