Sandal-Making 101

In this class, you'll learn 3 major skills: patterning, working with leather, and basic shoe construction. You can do this by using your own feet, and only a few basic tools.

The class is geared toward those who have an interest in DIY design, fashion design, leathercraft, and shoemaking. No prior experience necessary, but a familiarity with apparel/patterning/leather a plus.

Sandal-making is a great entry point to shoe-making of all kinds, and is a very rewarding skill in itself. The pride in making your own footwear is priceless.

• Hello Sandal-Makers!
• Class Project: Sandals
• Materials
• Tools
• Designing and Patterning
• Adjusting paper patterns
• Tracing Onto Leather
• Cutting Out Leather pieces
• Please Share Pictures!
• Draping Straps
• Holes and Slots
• Fitting and Marking
• Transferring Marks
• Scratch and Glue Tabs
• Joining and Hammering Tabs
• Skiving
• Scratch and Glue Sole
• Joining and Hammering Sole
• Finishing
• Final Thoughts+