Posts by fullb

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So my adventure in do it yourself handmade started few month ago but not with shoes. I wanted something to tidy up my shoes. I always liked the trunks from the beginning of the 20th century, so that was my inspiration. The...

Thanks a lot for all the kind comments And thanks a lot to do it in French. I am very pleased to hearing from such welcoming people.

Quote: Originally Posted by FlaneurNYC I echo the general "Awesome job!" sentiment. How did you sew all this? Do you have an industrial sewing machine or a special machine? Or is it all done by...

Quote: Originally Posted by rwjones What kind of equipment did you need to buy? And do you remember how much it all cost? Did you buy it new or used? There is an article dedicated to the tools you need on...

Quote: Originally Posted by Butterfly Stunning, splendid work, my compliments. Did you make wooden lasts? Thank you No i used a pair of wooden last but there were too small so make them exactly...

Quote: Originally Posted by Chips Wow. I like the color of the reverse side of the belt and inside the wallet. It certainly looks like you've had a lot of practice. Thank you, but that was my first experience...

Thanks to all of you for your very kind comments. I confirm it is really my first pair and i learned it all by myself (i had few exchange and advices from cobblers and professional shoemakers but not any tuition and lots of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Infrasonic Fantastic..Bit of Corthay influence on the design? Thank you. Yes indeed, actually my influence was a mix in between Corthay Arca and Prince of Wales Derby from Dimitri...

Quote: Originally Posted by StephenStyle Just quickly - how long did they take you to make? About 100 hours all together (with the last)