Leather shoes diy

So...I made some shoes today. "Why" (you may be asking) "in the world" (you may be adding) "would you make your own shoes when there are zillions of places selling shoes within a few minutes' drive?" And that is a very good question. First reason--it's just fun. If you like doing crafts, you'll understand that one. Second reason--I've "gotten to know my feet" better since I started running barefoot. I've realized some things. First, I think my feet widened a bit through my pregnancies. My…

Learn how to dye leather (shoes, bags, belts, and more) with just a couple of materials. It's easier than you think!

Easy Leather Sandals - Sun Sandals: Hello ! Here is an easy Soft-Soled Leather Sandals project that you can make at home with a very few tools.It is a fairly common design that usually would be with overlapping petals at the front but here I use soft leather which enables to simply fo…

Sharing my latest project - a pair of custom-fit heeled oxford shoes! I knew nothing about shoemaking when I began and have learned a few things along the way! Read the blog post for a primer into shoemaking - tools and techniques. #leathershoes​ #leathercraft​ #leatherwork​ #leatherfashion​ #leather​ #sewing​ #sewingproject​ #sewingblogger​ #sewingblog

New leather shoes can be very painful, causing blisters and other foot-related problems. Unless you soften them, they will stay that way. Fortunately, there are several was to soften the leather, making it more comfortable for your feet....

how to repair scuffed or torn leather shoes + sandals

Shoes make an important fashion statement. After all, you're walking around in them all day, so why shouldn't you be wearing shoes with some pizzazz? Although it can be a pretty complicated procedure in untrained hands, it's quite possible...

I've wanted to make my own shoes from scratch for years. And finally I've made not one, but two pairs of DIY moccasins!

It is truly amazing some of things that you can make out of leather. Here are 60 leather craft ideas that will keep you crafting for a long time.