I’ve been making tutorial videos documenting handwelted shoemaking
Over the last few years I’ve been documenting a lot of my shoemaking process on Youtube, focused on traditional handwelted construction and techniques that may be useful for anyone learning cordwaining.
I'm posting the tutorial playlist here in case they’re useful to anyone:
Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhiOASE6nQBrRkWaO8n0EzR85R0eznCLt
The links to individual videos:
Beginners Guide to Shoe Lasts https://youtu.be/ZaoxgrczugI
The only tools you need to start making shoes https://youtu.be/0g4f-fRdw-4
Full build with commentary https://youtu.be/W1VKjzRdq98
Pattern Making
Pattern Making - Oxford Shoes https://youtu.be/-Z6ripjRpsA
Pattern Making - Derby Boots & Shoes https://youtu.be/15mGQtl-bN0
Pattern Making - Single Piece Heel https://youtu.be/9Mgjm7pP44w
Upper Assembly
Guide to Assembling Uppers https://youtu.be/EgWn9QLJ0-Y
10 Tips for using the £100 Chinese leather patcher https://youtu.be/sMqDXplWCsM
Midsole & Stiffeners
Hand-making a Midsole out of Sole Leather https://youtu.be/VRWx1bm20vo
Making Shoe Stiffeners https://youtu.be/kiKz3zU6W6g
Lasting
Beginners Guide to Lasting https://youtu.be/4AtRJXPnQic
Homemade Lasting Stand https://youtu.be/fki7U86FHfE
Should you wet the leather before Lasting? https://youtu.be/Vb9BYimgn8Q
Handwelting
Tutorial for Hand-Welting https://youtu.be/RY2_NRjzksA
How to make Steel Bristles for Sewing Leather https://youtu.be/AKcugJ23Ohg
I will continue to make more tutorial videos. If there is anything you want please let me know.
Hope someone finds this useful!