Members builderofstuff Posted September 3, 2010 Author Members Report Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) Please don't misunderstand, when I said $101 was a bit steep, I wasn't referring to the quality of the book or it's contents, simply that as a hobby that's more than I can really afford to spend on a book at the moment. I would love to have both books, especially the one on shoe making. The idea of making a pair of shoes from scratch seems absolutely fascinating to me. But sadly, at the moment, I just don't have that kind of extra cash, however I'm sure they are worth every penny. Chris Edited September 3, 2010 by builderofstuff Quote Just a man, a shop, and a long list of unfinished projects..... My Website My Etsy Shop
Members terix Posted December 23, 2010 Members Report Posted December 23, 2010 Here's another website: http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_5147643_make-homemade-leather-sandals.html Quote Terix (Rustic Leather) www.kfdi.net
Members blueflyer Posted January 25, 2011 Members Report Posted January 25, 2011 I started down the same path and then I decided to do the "Chinese Blueprint" method: I've bought about 3-4 different types of sandals and flip-flops and just tore them apart. Pulled apart stitching, cut with an exacto kife through the glue, reverse-engineered the straps, etc... Don't over-think this. They're flipflops. You can go to thriftstores and pick some up for 3 bucks and have at it. Plus, once you've taken one apart that really fit you, there's your template. Quote
Members Wassookeag Moccasins Posted April 15, 2011 Members Report Posted April 15, 2011 Hmm, flip flops ... sandals .... now you got me thinking. I make moccasins, but I like the sandals idea. Quote Handcrafted Leather Moccasins
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