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Anyone can Make Sneakers! - Patterns for ALL Sizes Available

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Anyone can make sneakers
Pattern: https://www.leather-patterns.com/prod...
Etsy: https://tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/list...

Hardware I used for this build:
• 28x Eyelets, 5 mm - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YC3VVQ?...

✂️🧵🔨 RECOMMENDED TOOLS 🔨🧵✂️
Sinabroks Puncher - https://sinabroks.com/products/stitch...
Sinabroks Edge Beveler - https://sinabroks.com/collections/all...
Self-Healing Cutting Mat - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2H7ZXRT?...
Professional Leather Craft Cutting Knife - https://wutaleather.com/products/wuta...
Curve/Corner Cutter 1/2 - https://wutaleather.com/products/wuta...
Curve/Corner Cutter 1/4 - https://wutaleather.com/products/leat...
Scissors - https://wutaleather.com/products/u-sh...
Hole Puncher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ221SPP?...
Positioning Needles for stitching - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMLB5BKD?...
Stitching Needles - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00114RBSI?...
Waxed Thread - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07436P6CD?...
Leather Mallet - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRMYVD9T?...
Rivet & Snap Setter Set - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003A5Z4N0?...
Edge Paint - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ROPWPY?...
Mini USB welding Iron - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXFTTGWZ?...
Laser Cutters: https://www.xtool.com/?ref=2KRK0oKcWD...

⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:21 Downloading and printing the pattern
1:26 Cutting the leather pieces
2:42 Adapting the pattern to your shoe soles
3:54 Marking and punching the stitching holes
5:50 Preparing the stiff base piece
8:38 Choosing and lining the leather
9:11 Testing the glue bond
12:28 Edge painting and stitching the edge
15:26 Starting the cross stitch
18:40 Removing paint from the stitching holes
19:39 Gluing and stitching the heel piece
22:46 Stitching the side to the bottom
27:15 Adding the padding and gluing the sole
30:45 Marking and punching the sole holes
32:20 Stitching the sole
34:24 Attaching the final piece
36:06 Final thoughts and outro

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20 Comments

@bdlbug6 3 years ago

Shoe repairer here. Please scuff up the sole before you glue it. It makes the bond much longer lasting because the glue has more surface area to stick to.

@stephenrobb8759 3 years ago (edited)

A tip on the non water based glue -
For difficult things to get positioned... do the regular glue on each piece... let it dry completely .
This becomes a primer coat.
Then, add a fresh layer of glue and put the parts together while wet. This gives a slippery few moments to push tight curves into place.
This method needs longer to dry, like overnight. You can test it on scraps, I learned this method from saddle makers.
Some saddle parts are so curvy and tight... they even do a method of - prime the piece with glue, let it dry completely - then soak the leather to make it moldable . next dry off the primer layer, add new wet glue, and then put the parts together.
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Makes difficult fitting much easier.

@tjkoker 3 years ago

That was spectacular. I have always wanted to try making a shoe, but was terrified at the prospect. Can't thank you enough for sourcing the sole. I will get started right away. At 65 years old new challenges are greatly welcomed. Thank you again. Cheers!

@mikehambrick6623 1 year ago

I just discovered your channel today and I'm blown away at how well you teach. These have to be the best tutorial videos I've ever seen.

@jpjapers 3 years ago

Please do a boot tutorial. Ive been wanting to make a pair of boots but there are so few actual tutorials out there.

@MonikaBarnard 3 months ago

Me and hubby just finished ours what a journey. We enjoyed it and will wear them with pride. Thx Tony

@joshuamasonseight-bitbasta2451 3 years ago

Every time you pop up I wanna start singing 'Start wearing purple for me nooooooow!' at the top of my lungs.

@elptakusa4436 3 years ago

Next do a pair of horse riding shoes, that would be utterly awesome! Tony branded shoes that is a beautiful vision.

@davids.watson7342 3 years ago

Interesting! And now I know why I'm glad to invest a fair amount of cash in a good pair of shoes. 😉 Let's hope that people will start to have more respect for and value the craftsmanship behind the things they buy. 👍

@adedamolaolajide2939 3 years ago

Tony, you're great. I always love your patterns and I will keep buying your patterns. I would love if you can make simple and easy to follow patterns like this for casual shoes too. Thank you for the great works.

@Dreadnoks13 1 year ago

Could you make another video tutorial like this, but for boots? Like your own take on Doc Martens. Cause that would be Awesome

@justinsickles4229 3 years ago

I'm super stoked for this! My soles from The Leather Republic are already shipped, so I can't wait.

@martinburzynski3098 3 years ago

Fantastic. Can’t wait to make them. I would love to see a version with a good year welt so they can be resoled!

@gustvansynghel8004 3 years ago

Looks amazing, as always ! wanted this so much to come out, thank you for your designs Tony and the team ! Bought the soles / pattern even before your video came out, couldn't wait !

@pamelalobo4835 1 year ago

You are the best guide for the upcoming youth as you are very talented.. I suppose you need to keep your contact details on the channel so that whoever wants to intereact with you would be easy.
Good luck and God Bless.

@smills111 1 month ago

I really like this pattern. I will make a pair for someone special and send a picture.

@xolanifaku7870 2 years ago (edited)

You are the best teacher I've ever seen, thank you for making this very easy, it's been my dream to make my own pair of sneakers, because I'm designer by training and a musician from South Africa. Keep on inspiring us, I have so much respect and admiration for you. Much love!! ❤