Like most jobs, pattern cutting will be more successful if suitable tools, equipment and materials are obtained before starting. The following list will give some guidance: Knives There are various knives used by pattern cutters. The choice is largely a matter of personal preference. Two of the more common choices are the clicking knife and scalpel of which are illustrated here. However, some pattern cutters prefer a fixed blade knife with...

A wide range of threads is available to shoe manufactures and it is important that closing room supervisors select the right one for the right job. The choice of thread for closing nay particular type of upper is governed by several factors: Breaking strength Elasticity Appearance when stitched Uniformity Resistance to abrasion, bacteria, mold Able to take lubricants Cost It is true to say that these factors are complementary, to some...

Shank: Shank is the part of the needle which is inserted in to the needle bar of a machine. As the shank varies in shape, diameter and length, it is most important that the correct shank is used in each machine. For that purpose it is given a classification number. Shoulder: Shoulder strengthens the needle. It is gradual narrowing of the shank. Several needle now on the market have a supplementary shoulder which extends down to the eye of...

Now a days tons of shoes been selling, mixing one design with another, make a fusion and bla blaa . But one century ago there were only few types of shoes were made by Cordwiner (now a days this word became less popular). In this post I will only discuss about few type boots that have been making since eighteen century to till now, different different basic style name. Balmorals: A style of boot or ankle-boot which follows the oxford style...

        A. Designing tools:  If you are a shoe maker or want to be a professional shoe maker, you should need to know your tools very well. Not every tool will work on your hand. Each shoe maker have his favorite and of course a suited one. So, you want to be a pro shoemaker you must know how to design your sweet tool that will work softly on your hand. For addition, there is few kind of cutting/clicking knife. You must...

          Awl pointed tool used to pierce material that is to be stitched or sewn. Awl comes in various size. Hand-sewers use an awl to puncture a variety of materials or existing hole to enlarge. Awl use for sewing heavy materials like sole leather. It is a thin and tapered metal shaft, comes to a sharp pint. It can be either straight or slightly bent. The Shafts of awl are often in the form of interchangeable...