02/15/2024
Yep, Ben still loves sewing welts.
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02/15/2024
Yep, Ben still loves sewing welts.
02/15/2024
Ben lasted his boots today. He’s doing a great job.
02/13/2024
Day 6. Ben has his tops together. They go on the last tomorrow. Good work Ben.
02/08/2024
Day 3, Ben has his tops ready to stitch.
02/07/2024
Day 2. Shop dawg Lupe is glad to see Ben again too.
02/07/2024
Ben is back for round 2 of . Day 1 pattern making, cutting out and crimping vamps/linings. Day 2 putting insoles on the last and cutting out tops/linings. So much fun working with Ben again.
01/27/2024
It’s my Bday! 1970: Give me w**d, whites and wine! 2023: Give me biscuits, ham and whiskey. 😄
01/20/2024
Day 11. One more happy camper. We had a great time and Sharon made a beautiful pair of boots.
01/19/2024
Day 9&10. Sharon sewed her welts yesterday and put her shank covers and soles on today. Tomorrow stacking heels and doing the finish work. She’s doing a great job and we’re having loads of fun.
01/18/2024
Day 9. Sharon actually liked sewing welts, but she carried out tradition all the same. She did a great job. Shank covers and soles tomorrow.
01/17/2024
Day 9. Sharon is lasting her toe. Next is welt time😬.