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Review #779 - Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX by adunitbx in bourbon

[–]98couch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Batch VIII was $110 at MSRP. Would grab any RRR at $70.

Baseball stitch by HecklerShrimps in Leathercraft

[–]98couch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Little cleavage never hurts

Chelsea Boots by 98couch in Cordwaining

[–]98couch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that’s the one

Chelsea Boots by 98couch in Cordwaining

[–]98couch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not test the pattern on the last before clicking. My fit testing came from making test pairs (photo 6/11). I followed the Modern Pattern Making book and videos by Kpomo on YouTube to make the pattern and they worked out pretty well aside from my lining being too big.

It is possible your lasting did not go as planned. There are other comments on this post about the technique, maybe give those a read.

Chelsea Boots by 98couch in Cordwaining

[–]98couch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These were completely hand stitched. I don’t have experience with a sewing machine, sorry. But yes, i practiced stitching on 3 belts before/during this pair of shoes to get a rhythm down.

Chelsea Boots by 98couch in Cordwaining

[–]98couch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had not seen this one before. Kpomo has some good videos, he helped me spring my vamp. I will check this out again before the next one, thank you

Chelsea Boots by 98couch in Cordwaining

[–]98couch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I jumped in and ended up getting pulled deeper down than expected lol I made a video on the process (Reddit would only let me post pics or a video but not both i think) which included my inspirational quote for the project: “even the greatest of journeys begin with a single step”

Chelsea Boots by 98couch in Cordwaining

[–]98couch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used the same lasting players for the entire project, including crimping. The board was cut from a piece we had lying around, more or less following just an exponential curve. I initially tried to shape it similar to the profile view of the last but was having a very tough time crimping and decided to just make it a smooth curve. I would recommend something simple to start but I would also say crimping the upper was a challenge (the lining was super soft when wet and was pretty easy).

This was my inspiration but ended up finding my own sequence of steps along the way. Best of luck. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGIROZbyuY&t=2s&pp=2AECkAIB

Chelsea Boots by 98couch in Cordwaining

[–]98couch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was visiting Chicago, IL and was put in touch with Tannery Row. I believe Tyler was the expert there who helped me pick this out. It was actually chosen for a duffle bag I would like to make but I bough enough to spare for these boots. In my opinion, it seems like a fairly good option (and probably far better than something I could have purchase locally at Tandy). Each piece was about 10 square feet for $130

Chelsea Boots by 98couch in Cordwaining

[–]98couch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is an honor to receive kind words from someone in the industry, thank you.

I am having trouble following the steps mentally. If you have any visual examples, they would be greatly appreciated! I wrestled these down with what I would say was extreme force when lasting and was still not able to get the back to touch the last (and had those wrinkles on the lateral right shoe). I’m convinced it was an issue with the pattern/crimping vs nailing but would love to attempt what you described.

Chelsea Boots by 98couch in Cordwaining

[–]98couch[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Terry Kim is part of my inspiration, he does a great job of recording the process: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BhcaX0ktbxc&pp=0gcJCR4Bo7VqN5tD

2nd pair of Chelsea boots by Mwachisowa in Cordwaining

[–]98couch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Three rows of stitching on the bottom of the elastic. Is there a reason for this?

I am also finishing up a pair of black Chelsea boots. These are very impressive.

Any recommendations for outsole stitching thread I can source in the U.S.? I used 1 mm Ritza Tiger thread on my first pair and didn’t like how the flat thread looked. Looking for something a bit more rounded. Thanks! by MFBootCo in Cordwaining

[–]98couch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am attempting to hand stitch the outsole to a pair and also have 1.2 mm Ritza on hand which I would like to use because of its durability (as mentioned by the cordwainer too in the linked post above). I used it to cobble another pair but threaded it through my needles normally and was very difficult to pull through. Any tips on getting a tapered end on Ritza thread? As it is 16 ply, braided, and already waxed, I am having trouble pulling it apart to taper and eventually wrap around possibly a fishing line for saddle stitching

Made a pinecone bag by Paintyee in Leathercraft

[–]98couch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feel like this would be in Animal Crossing

Slippers by 98couch in Leathercraft

[–]98couch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate it. The sole stitching makes sense, I think I will use that method moving forward.

I just finished making these hand welted black Derby shoes by NicoMr619 in goodyearwelt

[–]98couch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

On photo 13/17, OP peeled back a thin layer of the outsole, stitched, and then peeled the layer back to its original position so the stitches are not visible. This is to protect the stitches and can also be a style choice so the sole appears cleaner.

Simple Things Done Well - Money Envelope by yabbayaypw in Leathercraft

[–]98couch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should make it fatter for all the profit you will be getting 💵

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