Today we started hand-lasting our first practice shoe. Here's a run through of whats going on in each of the images:
1. Pulling the leather lining over the sole and securing it with tacks.
2. Completion of pulling the lining.
3. + 4. Tacks have been removed from lining and lining has been adhered to sole, a toe stiffener has also been put in.
I wonder if they'll fit once they're done... I'm pretty excited :)
I like the neck details, having what looks like a fairly high neck top with a scarf and jewellery. And the strappy blue sandals aren't too shabby either, the way the straps fall makes it look as though the straps aren't too tight.
On Monday I will be starting a new course. Footwear at TAFE. I am VERY excited and absolutely cant wait to start making.
A few persons of note that have completed this course are Phong Chi Lai and "Emma the Shoemaker".
As far as I know Phong Chi Lai completed the course in Adelaide, and Emma completed a similar course in Melbourne. Phong Chi Lai's work is available from The New Guard and Emma's is available on her website, emmatheshoemaker.com.
Some shoes by Phong Chi Lai:
And some from Emma the Shoemaker:
The shoes in this collection are fantastic, I can't seem to find any other images of them though. And again, a cut-out-ish blazer but with more draping. Not that fond of the slouchy pants though, my hips would detach from my spine and smack me in the face if I ever dared to wear those pants.
