Posts by bengal-stripe

Quote:Originally Posted by DWFII Lots of effort and a large piece of leather. Here in a photo-essay is Daniel (“The talented Mr W.”) of Gaziano-Girlling, showing in detail how a seamless shoe is...

Quote:Originally Posted by DWFII No, I'm in the US, I don't know English sources that well......A.A. Crack is the outfit I was talking about. The prime suede tannery in England (possibly in the world) is Charles F Stead in...

Quote:Originally Posted by DWFII And John Hunter Lobb--the president of Lobbs on St James--has said "we have turned our backs to the machine." I believe that includes Goodyear machines. It's a well known fact, that John Lobb...

Quote:Originally Posted by Kuro i think a new customer asking to deal with Anthony (rather than just asking to make an appointment for bespoke) might not be received well. Seems to me a very strange way of dealing with a potential...

It's just a bit of decoration.

Quote:Originally Posted by PhiloVance But I have never used them and have no idea as to price. Nurulaeff quotes his prices on the web-site: Quote:Each case needs to be assessed individually, to decide the most suitable treatment....

The sole is "channelled", which means in production they cut sideways a lip/flap into the sole leather, fold the lip back, so it's kept clear of the actual seam. Once the stitching is in place the flap is folded back and glued in place...

It cannot be done! Not only is the available inlay limited, (maximum is about 15 mm (5/8") ,also cotton fabric (unlike wool) cannot be let out: the previous needle holes will be visible forever (even after washing). - Forget it! Wait...

Quote:Originally Posted by chogall What's MTO Paris? http://madetoorderparis.com/site/

Not every leather is suitable for every job. You need leather with different characteristics to turn into shoes, or upholstery, or make a suit case. More information is needed.