Series Description:   Shoemaking is an exacting art form.  We want you to get the best instruction for your design that we can give.  That’s why you’ll be working on only one shoe.  Once you accomplish this series and have a chance to practice your skills, we’ll give you an opportunity to make a full pair from scratch.

#1    (2 sessions, 3 hrs each):

• Measure feet
• How to select a last
• Draw a design (with templates)
• Tape the last
• Draw the design on the last
• Truing up the pattern
• Cutting out the Buckram
• Sewing a Buckram prototype
• Making Corrections to the pattern

#2   ( 2 sessions 3 hrs each)

• Selection of materials
• Cut linings, stiffeners, toebox, facings, heel counters
• Extras and details
• Sewing practice
• Assembling lining and sewing
• Assembling uppers and sewing
• Attaching insole/midsole
• First lasting
• Inserting stiffeners and counters
• Final lasting

#3  ( 2 sessions 3 hrs each)

• Prep soles and heels
• Prepare and insert filler
• Welting : Wheeled, stitched or plain welt
• Cement welt onto shoe with heel attached
• Sanding sole
• Remove last
• create inner sock lining
• Finishing