Shoe Making (Full Course): Beginner to Intermediate

This course gives learners a practical introduction to making a pair of Derby shoes from start to finish. You will learn how to choose the right shoe last based on size, width, toe shape and heel height, create patterns from a taped last, select and cut suitable leather, prepare and assemble the upper, stitch and last the shoe, attach the sole and heel, and finish the completed shoe. The course emphasizes practical decision-making, accurate measurements, careful construction and learning from common mistakes.

Instructor: Andrew Reeson