Members Lougaya Posted June 15, 2019 Members Report Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) Hello, my name is Lougaya, I am working with leather since 4 years, especially to make soft sole moccasins. I feel very lucky to had the chance to learn this rare skill while travelling in Australia. After a full training with Jory Best, an old Amerindian, I started making moccasins professionally. After getting more confident with the skill, I started making my own patterns and teaching to small groups of people. I have probably stitched over 500 pairs by now and taught directly to almost 100 people. What I like the best is to witness the first time people put their moccasins on. Their smile and spontaneous dance fills my heart with joy. I experience a great satisfaction in continuing to refine this art and sharing it to help people realize that it's actually quite easy to make their own shoes. The picture is one model I can make. I call it the Heart moccasins. Edited June 15, 2019 by Lougaya Quote
Members klutes Posted June 15, 2019 Members Report Posted June 15, 2019 I really like that pattern. Is this your design or copied from a certain tribe or culture Quote
Members Lougaya Posted June 17, 2019 Author Members Report Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) I learnt that one from my teacher who is from the lineage of the Powathans (Pokahantas' tribe) but I think it's not a traditionnal design. It's a modern adaptation. Edited June 17, 2019 by Lougaya Quote
Rockoboy Posted June 20, 2019 Report Posted June 20, 2019 On 6/15/2019 at 8:05 PM, Lougaya said: The picture is one model I can make WOW! They look great. If there are no problems with copyright, can you please post a plan. I would like to make some of these mocs. Quote
Members Lougaya Posted July 13, 2019 Author Members Report Posted July 13, 2019 Uh, I don't give them away, sorry. I sell them in my Etsy store, it's my only source of income for now with the few moccasin sales once a week on the market. On the other hand, I offer the tutorial and template for another model of sandal very easy to make. Have a look on my website: https://earthingmoccasins.com/ or in my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Lougaya There is also my launching promotion (-50%) on my kickstarter project: http://kck.st/30a0s2e Soon, I will create a post about how to make your leather sandals in 7 easy steps. Thank you. Lougaÿa "Walk as if you were kissing the Earth with your feet" Quote
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