Shoes and Craft

…and still not the end of the new designs which are coming..

I might make a tutorial about it, if anyone interested in oxford patterns..

By the way we still have a few spots left to the courses. If they fill up we only make a waiting list. http://shoesandcraft.com/2013/01/06/courses-in-2013-summer/

This is something, what I teach in the first few classes. Almost the same for every pattern – raise the counter and move in 3-3 millimeters, but the leather can change that). The other line is for lining – a bit more in as that takes less material.

After smoothing the curves I copy the medial lines.

I averaged them, but careful! You can’t do it with every last! The tongue is together with the vamp on the same axis. You need to pivot it down – it will anywhere anyway as it is very narrow.

All the lines are clear, the unnecessary ones erased – ready to make the pattern pieces.

Here they are. Only one step left – make a specification sheet. Copy ALL the visible lines to a piece of paper and make all the stitch lines, brogues, etc + specifications on it, so your upper maker on the other side of the ocean will understand them.

http://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/mens-fashion/marchell-mrsan-shoes

And yes… that is my computer in the background, what I use to write my post, answer your mails, etc. This shoe might be done in a few days, so this time I try to make some better pictures.

…but not a full post.

So, recently I started to offer consultation for a few companies, which includes design, patterns, prototypes, some logistic and business tips. This needs some custom prototypes, which is possible if the shoe doesn’t have to be wearable, but my opinion is: the shoe should be wearable. Heels, like this (stilettos I mean) are not easy to prototype, that is why I started to make this experiment. I will keep you informed – until now it is very promising.

I promise.

I blog since 2008 under the name of handmadeshoes.wordpress.com. From now my blog will operate under shoesandcraft.com. Don’t worry – I did not sell it, I will not sell any promotions on it, it is still mine, I write every single post on it.

So, the why I changed the name?

1. Short, more simple. This is the main reason.

2. It is still hosted by wordpress, same server, same speed, availability.. etc.

3. This gives a wider range of topics to write about.

Anyway – I hope you will like it.