I Made Downton Abbey Shoes by Hand! | 1920's Shoe-Making

[@esperanzaochoa9726]

I love your 1920's shoe making video ! Thank you for sharing your progress. What a wonderful endeavor to recreate historical shoes.

[@karenkayyen3361]

i love this type of heel. it's very stable and comfortable to walk in. if i could find like 3 pairs of these, i would ditch the flat doll shoes that have been affecting my back. this is beautiful work. thank you for sharing the mistakes too. crafting takes a lot of repetition so that you finally feel satisfied with the craft. beautiful👏👏👏

[@KatherineSewing]

Thank you for your comment Karen! ☺️💕 I agree very much about the heels! American Duchess sells shoes with heels like these!

[@carolinesperidiao172]

Definitely feel your frustration when shoemaking goes wrong! My first pair of shoes went on almost perfectly, that is .. until I took it off the last and tried it on: it was way too big for me to wear 😂

[@greyhaircrafter]

I forgot to remove the nails holding the insole onto the last. Couldn’t get the shoe off. Sat on floor and cried.

[@hampurista]

​@@greyhaircrafterSame here 😢oh yes, my very first shoes. Just straight to the bin. But now I am very aware, to where I place my nails and when to take them off

[@marysfairywear409]

What a badass project! I have never seen anyone make their own vintage shoes before, so this blew my mind. They are gorgeous. Good job:)

[@MP-cf8lw]

You are awesome. Imagine being able to make shoes to fit your very own foot! I think its such a challenge yet worthy of it. Thankyou for sharing this with us, the whole project was so interesting!

[@angeliceyeez]

Amazing, I love the shape of these shoes. I always wear a similar type shoe for work as the heal is comfortable but as with modern times, the front has a slight platform to it. My grandfather used to make shoes like this as a shoemaker in the village he was from in Cyprus. I never met him, but my mum would tell me stories of being in his shop helping him. My mum showed me how they made ‘shoe glue’ 😂 when I was little and we used it for crafts. From memory I think it was flour, water, lemon juice and salt, but I don’t remember the quantities. She would then cook it on the stove until it became very opaque and the same consistency of what you were using. I remember the satisfaction on my mums face ‘ shoe glue!!’ she would announce when it was done lol

[@cleopatra7715]

I can't imagine the feeling of slipping your feet in your HOMEMADE shoes for the first time after working on them. Awww. What a lovely video

[@lisascenic]

Thank you for sharing your process for making these exquisite shoes. I’m looking forward to reading your blog. And thank you for your honesty. Sometimes the best lessons are the most painful ones. Your color matching is masterful, and clearly they part of the process was Gray Kitty Approved.

[@Мой-ъ2п]

Такая милая хрупкая женщина я просто в восторге умница и золотые ручки

[@MsChicoro]

Kitty cat pass @13:00 minutes was a great highlight of this already fabulous video!

[@LynneC44]

I am in awe of your patience & craftsman ship!!! Beautiful shoes!

[@Mihaela71100]

You should be very proud of your self Katherine. You are so skilled and talented. I am absolutely mind blown of this amazing job you did. Those shoes look so beautiful and sofisticated, and you did such a professional job. One would never guess that they are home made and not professional. Thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration.

[@laurajackson6860]

Awww. I've always viewed mistakes as my springboard of inspiration. Seems like that helped you too! Thank you for sharing this incredibly helpful video! 👠In the end, what an extraordinary accomplishment! You should be very pleased!

[@CeylonDiamonds]

You have amazing talent, wooow, I would've never thought one could just decide to make a pair of shoes, like you do, love this style and colour..❤️

[@TheLillipuss]

That work was absolutely worth it, those shoes are stunning! 😍🥳🥰

[@Magalys1958]

Oh wow! I’m amazed! Those are perfect!

[@CRRBennett]

The shoes turned out beautiful.

[@michelemilne9612]

The proportions and lines are so lovely.🌿

[@KatherineSewing]

Thank you! ☺️

[@gmltruth]

They are really beautiful.

[@jonhope1204]

Heating helps with covering heel - blocks 🙂

[@mercimacckk4264]

Wowwww I love love love this video! As a fashion designer I love making clothes but I admire some that makes shoes! Great job!!! I can't wait to see another video!🥰

[@KatherineSewing]

Thank you so much for your comment Merci! 💕

[@AMERICAN.MADE.GOODS2020]

So awesome, love the information you've provided and your shoes are 🤌 love it

[@cindystechschulte1487]

How the heck do u find a last the shape of your foot.? I have very narrow feet and would love great fitting shoes. Real leather of coarse.

[@choschiba-music]

Absolutely incredible. They look so comfortable.

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Wow! I am so impressed! These are stunning.

[@sallyanngrisolia4876]

All I can say is WOW!

[@lenorecordesrealtor4666]

Thank you for sharing the journey of creating these beautiful shoes! I am so impressed, you are a wonderful artist and the shoes are stunning!

[@WanderTrust]

they turned out so well!!

[@esperanzaochoa9726]

Fabulous hand carved Louis heel you made! What type of wood did you use? please make a video explaining your process.

[@KatherineSewing]

Thanks! I used basswood as it is easy to carve, though ideally a harder wood would be used for a heel. I appreciate your interest in this topic!

[@maveybabyMD]

Well done what a skill!

[@jonhope1204]

You are so talented!

[@CRRBennett]

amazing! How cool this is. love the shoe. I had no idea nor any thought about making your own shoes. :) Very interesting!

[@linak7155]

Wow! Are you for real? You are a genuinely artistic/ creative/ hands on / resourceful young woman! I was looking for videos on how to grow long hair n came across ur latest. Thank you! 🌹

[@mardibits1299]

What a beautiful project. Stunning😍

[@KatherineSewing]

Thank you so much! 😆

[@sarah-the-dog-lover]

Beautiful!

[@cpteem1041]

Wow..😮😮😮speechless..🎉🎉🎉

[@MiladyMeowMeow-bf7nk]

I would love more information on your shoe making machine! Would you mind letting me know what kind it is, where you got it, and how much something like that costs? Many many thanks in advance!!

[@KatherineSewing]

Yes for sure! It is called a post bed sewing machine. I am in Canada and so ordered one from a Canadian supplier. The brand and model of my post bed machine is an Adler 888, but there are less expensive versions of post bed sewing machines, like the Consew or Artisan brands. Hope this helps ❤

[@MiladyMeowMeow-bf7nk]

Thank you soooooo much for the reply!!!!!

[@kimberlybibby8366]

Absolutely beautiful your amazingly talented ❤️

[@MyClarissa21]

So beautiful!!!!

[@cindystechschulte1487]

Big question...r they comfortable Do they strike the ground right for you

[@candygarfield1479]

I thought I my head! Looking at a box of shoes I have that are destroyed on uppers and heels, but the soles AWESOME and fit my arches, or lack of, and are not made anymore. And I wondered if I could do this myself.. and here you are... I didn't even speak it out loud,. Same happened with your hair video. I commented same.. just a THOUGHT.. ANYWAY. I LEFT A COUPLE PAIR IN MY CAR WHEN IT WAS VERY HOT, AND DIDNT FIND TILL IT GOT VERY COLD. so they've fallen apart. But the soles are still. Perfect. And I wondered!!! In my head, if I can find a way to recreate the shoes. The style fits. I'm a dancer and I buy my shoes for that.. the perfect hieght and sole that doesn't stick as so many are rubber now.. not leather or poly. 2 to 4 inch heels. These two happen to be from "MUDD" AND are not a tight pointed toe or tight pointed extended .. So this video popping up ... Tells me.. YES,, YOU CAN! I HAVE A moccasin ship that sells leather scraps.. they are different thicknesses, types, and I used a thick one to resolve my moccasins.. ( grounding, I'd I'm not barefoot, I wear leather soles shoes. Old ones because they are hard to find. Even reservation products lately are using a rubber sole.. which I ripped off this pair of moccasins.. to put new leather sole. ( Honestly, I'm very surprised indigenous shoes have rubber soles) grounding is prevented through runner)

[@NonsoloPilates]

Bravo! Vicky D'Incecco quality, outstandig. Thank you for sharing.

[@KatherineSewing]

Thank you so much! Vicky has and continued to me a massive inspiration to me, so that is a great compliment 💕

[@lupitat6698]

I have a pic of my great aunt ( my maternal grandfather’s sister wearing a very similar pair of shoes )

[@cindystechschulte1487]

How the heck do you get it all off the last at the end?

[@roxannlegg750]

WHOA...I wish I could make a pair. With everything else i do - I just cant move onto shoes, esp with the limited energy i have. Can i ask...what book did you show there...the first one, not the one you referenced. i DEF want that book. I do have a local shoe maker, who quoted me about $600 for a pair...if I can save up and get her to make themn I will. Stunning.

[@KatherineSewing]

Thanks for your lovely comment Roxann! 💕 The book is "Footwear" from the School of Historical Dress. I will put the link in the description ☺️

[@GiGiRenea]

So interesting!

[@MercedesStiles]

Do you mind sharing where you bought your copy of “Bespoke Shoemaking" by Tim Skyrme? I’ve been looking for a copy.

[@marielandry1805]

Wow superbe work! Remember that it’s alright doing mistakes means we are learning and that’s great! Why do simple , when you can do it complicated! Lol the simple way here, is to buy them already made for you 😉 keep on doing the great work !

[@KatherineSewing]

Thank you so much! That is so very true! I am very much a "do it the complicated way" kind of maker 🥰

[@adrienneyt2250]

That’s amazing. You have a gift…

[@my-nostalgia-is-horror]

I’m here for it

[@petebartlett2229]

How many hours did they take to make?

[@KatherineSewing]

Probably 50-60 hours, including the time building up the last, making the pattern, and carving the heels.

[@rosipm101]

Very nice. Very Very nice.

[@VivianeHessel-sh3wm]

Boa noite ficou impecável lindo sapato.

[@rulu3345]

fascinating!

[@olgabonfa1644]

Восхищаюсь вами!

[@cindystechschulte1487]

Wow....

[@coriettapadilla9977]

I have been wanting shoes like these my whole life. They are so feminine and just built better in my opinion. But you did a wonderful job ❤❤❤. They are beautiful.

[@ritathacker3032]

Would live a pair of shoes like this.Hopegully can get someone to make them for me...

[@saraneufeld312]

Coolest thing ever.

[@heathersherwood3361]

Do you ever making shoe making courses??

[@divineangelic2727]

Hi Love the shoes I wish someone would make them again how about you ..either personal orders or mass production love the time period long hair who knew we were all caring for our hair wrong thank for great suggestions

[@karinbaird2499]

Gorgeous 😍❤️

[@KatherineSewing]

Thank you! 🥰

[@breadstick1937]

How have you learned to make shoes?! Or where?!

[@KatherineSewing]

Self taught, books and online material, and a lot of trial and error!

[@breadstick1937]

Amazing! 👏

[@legacybuildersnz]

Can i order size 11 womens shoes of this style im in New Zealand

[@sanpaorzan2052]

Para mí parecer me gustan los zapatos antiguos o los que ya pasaron de moda a ver los zapatos de hoy que no me gustan por qué algunos zapatos son feos y lo llaman tendencia a mí me gusta lo normal .

[@KatherineSewing]

I agree! Thanks for your comment!

[@coffeewithmia7498]

You’re so beautiful!

[@TheWorldisaLIE2]

unicorn

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[@Amandalyn316]

Hmmmm…..have you heard of “barefoot” or “minimalist” shoes? They are better for your long term health.

[@KatherineSewing]

Yes, I have not only heard of them but also owned several pairs ❤