Members Rahere Posted February 4, 2021 Members Report Posted February 4, 2021 They're essentially variations on turnshoe methods, with welting. Quote
Members Sheilajeanne Posted February 4, 2021 Author Members Report Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) Yup! Am very keen to get going on this now that I know how! The videos this lady uses for teaching are EXCELLENT! I watched another video for sewing the welting into the toe, and it wasn't nearly as well-thought out when it came to doing the puckers! Edited February 4, 2021 by Sheilajeanne Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 5, 2021 CFM Report Posted February 5, 2021 looks like more of a mukluk type moc very cool. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Sheilajeanne Posted February 5, 2021 Author Members Report Posted February 5, 2021 I'm planning to eliminate the split in the toe, chuck. The sewing of the welting will still be just the same, I think - starting from the middle of the toe. Having the stitching and puckers hidden gives the moc a more pleasing look to my eye. Quote
MikeRock Posted February 6, 2021 Report Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) Chuck, Speaking of mukluks, have you seen the wonderful book: Our Boots : An Inuit Women's Art: Oakes, Jill; Riewe, Rick That book really got me going. Had some pre-whenever seal skin from Norway and it worked fine. Wish I still had them. God bless Edited February 6, 2021 by Northmount Fixed photo hiding text Quote
MikeRock Posted February 6, 2021 Report Posted February 6, 2021 Well, that didn't work out so well, and I can't get to the edit tab.....That book is WELL worth the money, new or used. I put many miles on mine, working or snowshoeing. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 6, 2021 CFM Report Posted February 6, 2021 cant wait to see!!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Aven Posted February 6, 2021 Members Report Posted February 6, 2021 "Stepping Through Time" is a really good book to have if you are interested in making non-modern shoes. It's medieval, but it covers a range of construction methods, including turn shoes. The only place I could find a copy was at Abe Books. Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted February 6, 2021 CFM Report Posted February 6, 2021 Here are some links to craft articles on Crazy Crow. They are good people. How To Make Moccasins – Crazy Crow Trading Post How to Make Blackfoot Moccasins – Crazy Crow Trading Post Crazy Crow Trading Post New Website and Online Store – Crazy Crow Trading Post Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members Sheilajeanne Posted February 6, 2021 Author Members Report Posted February 6, 2021 Thanks, tsunkasapa. Some of those links are dead, unfortunately, but there's also some very good information. The information on quills will be especially useful, as that's something I very much want to try. Quote
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