These winter boots lined with rabbit fur are my latest boot-making project. They are so comfortable, warm and luxurious, especially for someone suffering from constant cold feet.
There are so many benefits to using rabbit fur. First and foremost, it is an incredibly warm and insulating material, making it perfect for keeping feet warm during the cold winter months. Additionally, it is lightweight and breathes, so feet stay dry and toasty.
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Finally, I got around to making myself some sneakers, I love how they turned out. I used a sneaker-making kit, veg-tan fish leather and cowhide leather for the lining. It took me a weekend to complete them. All in all, a really fun project, I will definitely make more in the coming months.
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Make your own clogs at home using recycled wooden soles! An easy way to make beautiful and unique sandals.
Read MoreMy new PDF shoemaking book, “Handcraft Your Own Shoes and Boots: A Step-By-Step Guide to Making Artisan All-Leather Shoes and Boots at Home,” is available now!
This comprehensive book will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to create your own artisan leather shoes and boots from the comfort of your home.
You will create high-quality footwear using detailed illustrations and over 400 photographs that guide you through each step of the process. With this book, you can make shoes and boots in any size for women, men, and children—all with the help of your own two hands!
There is advice on selecting leather, choosing lasts, and modifying them if needed, as well as on soles, heels, and leather dyes.
The projects include creating a Derby shoe, an ankle boot, a high-rise boot, and a boot with a bellows tongue.
The book is suitable for beginners. All the work can be done by hand, no machines are needed.
It contains 278 pages and over 400 photographs. You can open and read it using Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free software available for download.
Here are some reviews readers of this book have posted on the Shoemaking Fun Facebook page:
Another reader wrote to me:
“Hey Neda, I bought your book in December and started to make my own shoes. I have to say I love it and never thought my first try would turn out that well. It’s perfect for beginners. Even though English is not my mother tongue, it was easy to understand. Every step is well explained, and the beautiful photos help implement the steps. Thank you so much for writing this book, I recommend it to anybody who wants to start making shoes.”
And here is a photo of the boots she has made (posted on her Instagram account @knubbelgnomcreations)
Make the most comfortable shoes and boots you will ever wear while learning a skill to serve you a lifetime!
This book is now also available as a printed book on Amazon. Click here if you are in the USA and here if you are in the UK (affiliate links). Please consider the environmental impact of physical books versus e-books. I know not everyone is comfortable with e-books. If that is your case, by all means, get the printed version!
£22.90
If you have questions about this shoemaking book, please contact me here.
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Here is a sneak peek into my upcoming shoe and boot-making e-book. The focus is handcrafting artisan Derby shoes and boots at home with just a few tools and no machines.
I’m so excited to be finally a bit closer to finishing it. I started working on the book over a year ago. It’s slow-going, but I hope it will get done sooner rather than later.
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I haven’t worn sneakers in a long time. Although I like them, I stopped buying shoes once I learned to make my own. I thought making sneakers at home was not possible.
They now sell sneaker-making kits, but I’d prefer a plastic-free version. So, I’m glad I finally figured out how to make all-natural sneakers from things I have in my craft room.
I used raffia for the soles and denim scraps from my ever-growing fabric stash for the uppers (it hasn’t shrunk much after completing this project, sigh), pigskin lining and leather soles.
Out came these sneaker-style espadrilles. I’m so happy with how they turned out. They are super comfy and so soft to walk on. So here is how I made them.
Every spring, I create new sandals for my children, and this year I wanted to make sandals with a punched design. Before I begin, I usually search for inspiration online.
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I love exploring new fibres for spinning yarn. Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of unusual fibres appearing in online wool shops, fibres made from seaweed, mint, corn, and banana plants. I’m just beginning to explore some of them.
Here is my newest crochet pattern: a roomy carryall raffia bag. It would make a fabulous accessory to a colourful summer outfit – but it’s big and strong enough to carry all your groceries, too.
I made the carryall from soft yet strong raffia yarn, the base has a leather lining to make it even more sturdy and durable.
This daisy leather wrap bracelet is the newest addition to my collection of leather bracelets. I love the look of metal embellishments on leather, so was really excited when I discovered these metal brass daisy eyelets.