tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post2272760625501877693..comments2024-03-24T05:17:53.070-04:00Comments on Diary of a Mantua Maker: Shoe Q&AColeVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06677760179064796377noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-391297361306692482012-08-05T16:06:30.764-04:002012-08-05T16:06:30.764-04:00Sewing B- It's called a shoemakers stitch (rat...Sewing B- It's called a shoemakers stitch (rather un-inventive). Aside from some whip stitching, it's what makes up almost all stitching in a shoe. Since it's two threads you literally make a knot inside the hole; combined with the sticky shoe wax and it makes it nearly impossible to have gaping.<br />I've learned the whole process from Brett Walker, a shoemaker at Colonial Williamsburg. And a process it has definitely been!ColeVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677760179064796377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-49159292727894398252012-08-05T09:27:32.768-04:002012-08-05T09:27:32.768-04:00What is the technique you mention for sewing the s...What is the technique you mention for sewing the soles on where you don't even loosen the stitches when you walk on them? Where did you learn the technique for making the whole shoe actually?Sewing Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-56420714079122781992012-07-14T12:45:38.050-04:002012-07-14T12:45:38.050-04:00Yes! Thank you for all the details and links. I am...Yes! Thank you for all the details and links. I am fascinated by reading your posts about shoe making, but I can't say it's a skill I feel the desire to learn myself. You certainly do have a leg up with access to the tools! As always, I look forward to seeing more.<br /><br />Best, QuinnThe Quintessential Clothes Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13291041428539466457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-68653736745437709842012-07-10T06:05:36.470-04:002012-07-10T06:05:36.470-04:00Well, I was thinking I should get into shoe making...Well, I was thinking I should get into shoe making, and I think you may have just talked me out of it. I am amazed by what you do, but I already do too much, and have too much equipment and not enough time. I think I might rather pay $500 for someone to make me a pair! It's still fascinating to read about though.The Dreamstresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897608732348842792noreply@blogger.com