Publisher Description

A leading teacher in the artisanal craft of shoemaking presents an inspiring step-by-step guide to making sandals, featuring 14 of her original contemporary designs. 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-toed 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. AUTHOR: Rachel Corry has made sandals her specialty since 2010 when she discovered that no one was teaching sandalmaking on the West Coast of the U.S. She now teaches workshops and private classes to everyday crafters as well as footwear designers, fashion students, and the shoe-curious of all ages. In addition to selling her own line of custom shoes, she sells DIY sandalmaking kits. Corry has a broad online following on Instagram, on Skillshare, and on her website, rachelseesnailshoes.com. Her studio workshop is in Portland, Oregon.

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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!

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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!

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Sandalmaking Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Workshop Basic Tools and Materials Choosing Leather Patterns Folk Shoes Chapter 2: The Sandalmaking Process Making Sandal Uppers Tracing Cutting Lining Draping and Marking Dots and Slots Fitting Darts Outlining Scratching and Gluing Skiving or Midsoles Preparing and Attaching Soles Rubber Soles Preparing Rubber Soles Joining Rubber Soles Trimming Rubber Soles Stiff Leather Soles Preparing Leather Soles Shaping Leather Soles Joining Leather Soles and Heels Joining Uppers to Leather Soles Finishing Sanding Trimming Edge Finishing Laces and Hardware Closed-Toe Shoes Making Patterns Preparing the Uppers Preparing the Soles Lasting Adjusting the Fit Scratching and Gluing Joining the Outsoles Edge Finishing Shoe Folk Chapter 3: Sandal Projects Tying Sandals Toe Slides X Platforms Crisscross Sandals Lace-up Sandals Modern Sandals Colorblock Sandals Sport Slides Fisherman Sandals Hippie Sandals Fabric Sandals Chapter 4: Shoe Projects Mary Janes Mules Country Shoes Acknowledgments Appendices Troubleshooting Making Shoes for Friends Glossary Metric Conversions Resources Further Reading Index Patterns

Review

"I absolutely love this book and its personal, approachable style. Rachel shares her passion for simple and accessible shoemaking beautifully."
-- Amanda Overs, Founder of I Can Make Shoes "A beautiful and modern take on an ancient craft. Corry's book puts the art of making shoes at your fingertips."
-- Anna Joyce, Author of Hand Dyed and Stamp Stencil Paint "Rachel Corry is gifted, and her playful vision turns the concept of sandalmaking into a reality!"
-- Emily Katz, Author of Modern Macram "A delightful introduction to the world of shoemaking! Rachel's love of the craft shines through each page and her joyful teaching style beckons you to join in on all the fun."
-- Laura Schoorl, Sandalmaker and Founder of Pansy.co

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"I absolutely love this book and its personal, approachable style. Rachel shares her passion for simple and accessible shoemaking beautifully." -- Amanda Overs, Founder of I Can Make Shoes "A beautiful and modern take on an ancient craft. Corry's book puts the art of making shoes at your fingertips." -- Anna Joyce, Author of Hand Dyed and Stamp Stencil Paint "Rachel Corry is gifted, and her playful vision turns the concept of sandalmaking into a reality!" -- Emily Katz, Author of Modern Macram

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