Don't be a one trick pony.

[battlemunky]

This^^^

[SilverForgeStudio]

23 hours ago, billybopp said:

I think the project that I want to try, but intimidates me most is a pair of properly fitted and made shoes.  

- Bill

Bill- Im considering the John Campbell shoe course (rough or worker shoes/sandals) or the "Cordwainer" in/outside Atlanta (Dress and finer fitting casual/business styles) for shoemaking- Both seem like fun and the wife and I already love the John Campbell experience (Think "Adult" summer camp on steroids- immersion therapy for crafting).

Just a bit of info if you have not considered it- here is the link to both:

Cordwainer: https://www.shoemakingcourse.com/

John Campbell:

1. 10th century shoes: https://classes.folkschool.org/class_details.aspx?pk=21287
2. Dress/Cordwainer: https://classes.folkschool.org/class_details.aspx?pk=21233
3. Mocassins: https://classes.folkschool.org/class_details.aspx?pk=21370

These are in my "Stuff to learn" pile as well

[Aven]

5 hours ago, SilverForgeStudio said:

Bill- Im considering the John Campbell shoe course (rough or worker shoes/sandals) or the "Cordwainer" in/outside Atlanta (Dress and finer fitting casual/business styles) for shoemaking- Both seem like fun and the wife and I already love the John Campbell experience (Think "Adult" summer camp on steroids- immersion therapy for crafting).

Just a bit of info if you have not considered it- here is the link to both:

Cordwainer: https://www.shoemakingcourse.com/

John Campbell:

1. 10th century shoes: https://classes.folkschool.org/class_details.aspx?pk=21287
2. Dress/Cordwainer: https://classes.folkschool.org/class_details.aspx?pk=21233
3. Mocassins: https://classes.folkschool.org/class_details.aspx?pk=21370

These are in my "Stuff to learn" pile as well

If you are willing to go a bit farther there is https://www.chicagoschoolofshoemaking.com/

If you are up for a trip to the other coast, Jason Horvatter is in Portland.  He teaches unlasted style of shoemaking.  Jason made a video for making Scandinavian turnshoes.  I have taken several classes with Jason and have the video.  It's like being in class with him. And they are finishing up on the video for the internal stitch down work boot.  It should be done in a month or so, hopefully sooner.  http://laughingcrowe.com/

 

[Handstitched]

@immiketoo have a look at this : 

http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/83353-upholstered-motorcycle-seat/

Never in my wildest leather dreams would I do this....but I did.  This is a good example of a customer having a bit of faith in me ,   *sobsniff*   He was  one very happy chappy ....and so was I . 

I did do some research prior to taking on the job.

So now, he may show that to his friends &  pass this info onto someone else,   so if I get to do another one, I'll approach it with confidence , instead of uncertainty . 

HS 

 

[immiketoo]

I love those kind of projects that push you to new levels.  They're almost as good as that asshole who says you can't do it.  Well done!

[Sheilajeanne]

2 hours ago, immiketoo said:

I love those kind of projects that push you to new levels.  They're almost as good as that asshole who says you can't do it.  Well done!

Yeah, I've had a few people tell me that! Someone told me that when I bought a difficult horse for $1.00 and went on to win ribbons with her in equitation. Someone else told me that when I was competing with my dog, and said neither I nor the dog belonged in the club. I proved them wrong!

So many things I want to do with leather work: a pair of moccasins, wallets, handbags, a training harness for my dog, and, of course, improve my skills with carving. I may even try doing the sort of embossing you and ABHandmade are doing!