Author: Corry, Rachel

Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC

Binding: Hardcover

Number Of Pages: 208

Release Date: 13-04-2021

Details: Product Description Custom-fit for comfort, custom-designed to suit personal taste, and stylish and satisfyingly DIY? Shoemaking checks all the boxes! Making shoes is a surprisingly accessible and increasingly popular craft, and with this photo-rich guide, even a beginner can make a comfortable pair of sandals in the course of a day with just a few simple tools and materials. From setting up a workshop and refining a design to making uppers, attaching soles, and adding finishing touches like buckles or studs, The Sandalmaking Workshop takes readers step by step through the process of creating modern leather sandals that are stylish and comfortable. The book includes traceable patterns for 14 of author Rachel Corry’s original sandal designs—both open- and closed-toe styles, including mules and slides—and covers a range of techniques so readers can build their skills and stretch the creative possibilities with each new pair they make. From the Back Cover Stand Out with Handmade Shoes Learn to create your own custom sandals in just a few hours. Accessible instructions walk you through every step of the sandalmaking process, from choosing leather and purchasing tools to adding laces or buckles and adjusting the fit. With 14 fresh and classic styles, there's something for every taste! About the Author Rachel Corry has been making her own footwear since 2010. In addition to selling her own line of custom sandals, she has kits to help people make their own shoes. She teaches shoemaking workshops all along the West Coast. Her studio workshop is in Portland, Oregon, and she can be found online at rachelseessnailshoes.com.

Languages: English