One year ago I came up with the first version of this ruler and I proudly can say, it was a great success. It made pattern making a lot easier. Not just you could forget all the other rulers, compass, angle guides, french curves, seam gauges, caliper, etc. on your table (win!), but gave you… Read More
Sneakers and quality
Of course, I am going to talk about Zion Williamson’s accident. I don’t want to risk a copyright issue, so pls take a second to look up some pictures and let’s talk about this. What could have happened? Before I answer that questions – and please note: it will be only an educated guess, but… Read More
Master. What Does That Even Mean?
Believe or not – this word means plenty different things for us, makers, sometimes even creates some up-roaring comments. I was thinking about this a lot in the last few years and recently, after discussing this topic with one of my friend, who happens to be a very fine bootmaker, one of the best on… Read More
The Bellows Tongue
AKA nightmare for pattern makers. For a good reason. Not just because it is complicated – it is – but the perfect pattern is not enough, there is the leather factor – how this going to behave on the last? Will the crease line be too thick? Will it go the right spot? Can you… Read More
Sneaker Making Course Here in Savannah, GA
Wouldn’t it be great to create your own sneaker from scratch? Well… what are you waiting for? I can show you how… https://www.shoemakingcourse.com/upcoming-courses/ Sign up now, we only have 3 seats left!
Journey
I am in shoemaking trade for over 30 years. I doesn’t feel enough for a lot of things. First of all: to build a really successful brand. I was born in Hungary and that is definitely not the right place for that. There is not enough money or appreciation for this trade there. (I mean… Read More
New York, Here I Come!
Early November I will visit New York to hold a sort pattern making course for all levels and meet shoe friends! I will also present the pattern ruler – so, please feel free to join! The events will take place in Brooklyn Shoe Space, 224 Roebling St. Brooklyn, NY. here is a link to register: http://brooklynshoespace.com/schedule/2018/11/8/marcell-mrsan-demonstration… Read More
