Designing, Cutting and Grading Boot and Shoe Patterns, and Complete Manual for the Stitching Room

First published in 1897, this volume is a complete guide to designing and cutting boot and shoe patterns, published with the novice in mind. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility of those with a practical interest in shoemaking, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Moulding the Last", "Getting and Dissecting the Standard", "A Lady's Dongola Boot--Buttons in Right Position", "The Cloth Lining and Button Fly--Vamping Through Linings--Getting the Button Fly", "Circular Vamp--Rounding off Corners", "Button Fly and Top Facing--A Popular Foxing", "Woman's Dongola Beaded Vamp Gypsy Button Boot", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on history of shoemaking.

• The Art of Boot and Shoemaking: A Practical Handbook Including Measurement, Last-Fitting, Cutting-Out, Closing, and Making
• Handmade Shoes for Men
• Fashionary Shoe Design
• How to Start Your Own Shoe Company: A start-up guide to designing, manufacturing, and marketing shoes. (How shoes are Made)
• Shoe Material Design Guide: The shoe designers complete guide to selecting and specifying footwear materials (How shoes are Made)
• How to Bottom a Welted Shoe By Hand
• A Manual of Shoemaking and Leather and Rubber Products (Classic Reprint)
• The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects
• Get Started in Leather Crafting: Step-by-Step Techniques and Tips for Crafting Success (Design Originals) Beginner-Friendly Projects, Basics of Leather Preparation, Tools, Stamps, Embossing, & More
• How Shoes are Made: A behind the scenes look at a real shoe factory