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The Western Cowboy Boot: History

The Western Cowboy Boot: History

Hello everyone, It’s been a couple of weeks that I aint write. On my last blog I did said that i will write about legendary cowboy boot. Well I writing now, in a shortwise; not so details. Cause the whole cowboy boot thing is not small history. If I will for 10 years it will not end up till that day. So….. The Western Cowboy Boot: A boot with highly decorative stitching on the leg, of course it should be made of leather, with no “exit”....

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Bottom Parts of Shoes

Bottom Parts of Shoes

BOTTOM PART This term refers to the whole of the bottom of the shoe, and will include some of the following, depending on the type of construction. Insole: The inner sole of the shoe next to the foot under the foot next to the shoe sock. May be all in one piece or two pieces joined together (blended insole), these have a flexible forepart and a rigid back. Insoles for use in the welted construction may have a Fabric rib attached, to which...

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Different Common Parts of Shoes

Different Common Parts of Shoes

VAMPS May consist of a single niece of upper material, or two separate pieces stitched together to make a whole. Example: Toecaps and Wing caps: Straight toecap is set squarely across the shoe. Wingcap is angled back the toecap and vamp both extend to the lasting edge. Aprons and vamp wings: The vamp may be divided into an apron covering part of the top of the foot with wings enclosing the aides. Only the wings extend to the lasting edge....

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Parts of Shoes: Simple Overview

Parts of Shoes: Simple Overview

All shoe styles are variations of a comparatively small number of basic themes: The parts of a shoe can be grouped broadly into UPPER components and those which make up the sole and heel or BOTTOM components. A simple upper consists of three basic parts: The VAMP, covering the toes and front or FOREPTRT of the shoe. Two QUARTERS, enclosing the back of the foot. (dia. 1) The top of the shoe around the opening for the foot is called the...

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10 Basic Tools for Shoe Designing And Pattern Making

10 Basic Tools for Shoe Designing And Pattern Making

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...

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Threads in Shoe Making: Few Thing to Remember

Threads in Shoe Making: Few Thing to Remember

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...

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