We’ve got snow, I’m waiting for more leather to arrive (sow hide, goat skin and goat kid skin), I still don’t have needles and I’m bored. So, let’s research! <grin> It is one of my favorite things.
I was reading up on leather needles and different cords and what threads others use for stitching leather stuff. I was wandering through the forum at www.leathermaker.net and I ran into a link for a forum for shoemakers. I kid you not, I have seen some of the coolest shoes and boots!
There are masses of people there making sandals, shoes, chukkas and boots! It is an AWESOME forum! I’ve seen everything from Roman soldier footwear and huarache sandals to award winning cowboy boots! Before you go visiting, make sure you’ve got the time because there’s a tremendous amount to see! The shoe pictured to the left is an example . . . and the pattern is really neat and conserving of leather!