Homemade shoes

Sharing my latest project - a pair of custom-fit heeled oxford shoes! I knew nothing about shoemaking when I began and have learned a few things along the way! Read the blog post for a primer into shoemaking - tools and techniques. #leathershoes​ #leathercraft​ #leatherwork​ #leatherfashion​ #leather​ #sewing​ #sewingproject​ #sewingblogger​ #sewingblog

I know this sounds ridiculous, but it works! I used Peltex because it is non-woven so it won’t unravel, but won’t stretch as much as felt, another non-woven material. However, felt will…

So… there have been a few people in the world of sewing blogs (notably Carolyn, Sue and Jodie) who have ventured into making their own shoes. It’s kind of a natural progression from mak…

Use this link to my etsy shop: In the shop you will find: – my two shoemaking books and one sandalmaking book, available for full price, half-price and for free if you have a hardship, just s…

DIY Quilt House Slippers Free Sewing Pattern | Diy slippers, Slippers pattern & TUTORIAL

Make Your Own Shoes at Home!: This is an instructable for making your own pair of shoes with materials you can buy in an art store or a fabric store. I base my technique off of traditional shoe making methods, but you won't need expensive materials, a nice set up, or complex too…

As regular Root Simple readers know, I've been obsessing on making shoes for some time now, but was not able to wrap my mind around the process without help.

I made my own Victorian-inspired Chelsea boots! In this article I explain the process, from the patterning the the final details!

This video is my “magnum opus” – forgive me if the use of that term sounds like I’m elevating myself to the stature of Picasso or Chopin – it’s just the &…

I finally achieved what I was hoping for. I made some comfortable hiking shoes that are functional, feel good and perform well. I have been trying to make shoes that...