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DIY LeatherCrafting: Make your own LEather Sandals
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About DIY LeatherCrafting: Make your own LEather Sandals
Introduction.
Terms which will be used during the course
Putting tape on shoe last
Cutting the sole from whatman
Designing details on the shoe last
Cutting patterns from the shoe last
Making templates from whatman
Cutting insoles from leather
Making foam support for insole
Cutting details from leather
Gluing leather straps together
Finishing leather straps
Assembling the insoles
Showing preliminary details
Stitching straps together
Sandpapering insoles
Fixing insole to the shoe last
Fixing front straps to the shoe
Fixing back straps to the shoe
Gluing straps to the insole
Sandpapering insoles
Cutting leather sole
Putting corky stripe
Grinding sole and insole
Gluing insole with sole
Taking sandals out of the shoe last
Stitching sandals
Gluing stick-on sole and heelpiece
Finishing touches. Varnishing.
Showing finished sandals
What You Will Learn?
- In this course we are going to guide you step by step through all the stages of making them, starting from designing templates from sticky tape and carton, choosing proper leather types, teaching you how to properly cut and stitch the leather as well as various tips on leathercrafting which can only be explained by an expert in this area. .
- Apart from getting to know the properties of different leather types, you will also learn which tools and materials to use and where to buy them, how long does each process take and what are the costs of producing leather items. After this course you will be able to cut, carve and sew the leather, as well as produce handmade sandals and similar types of shoes..
- The master in this course is my dad who has been in leather working business for more than 30 years. During this time he has made thousands of leather goods, including leather shoes, bags, wallets, belts and many more leather items..
- The course is very practical. You can follow us in making similar sandals or making your own pair with a different design. If you do not intend to produce leather shoes, but would like to learn how they are made in detail or you would simply like to know how to deal with leather, then you will also find this course useful..
- In the bonus lecture of this course we will also share with you some of our experience of how you can sell your own handmade leather goods. Leathercrafting can be an amazing hobby, but can also be your side business..
- This is the third course in a series of courses dedicated to leathercrafting and how to make leather goods. In the next courses we are going to show you how to make leather bags, more complex shoes and other items..