How to Repair Shoes - Paperback
How to Repair Shoes - Paperback
Description
by Frank L. West (Author)
Vintage book. Lessons on repairing and making shoes. Contents: PREFACE The Proper Way to keep a Shoeshop Making a Waxed End Some Points to bear in mind about Waxed Ends To make the Plain Stitch The Study of Different Awls How to Sharpen Knives The Square-awl like the Knife and the Chisel The Divisions of a Last The French Hammer, Welt-knife and Rhan-file Repairing a Heel How a McKay Sewed Shoe is made Preparation of Sole Leather Halfsoling a Shoe (nailed) The Back and Lock Stitches The Underneath Patch and the Backbone Stitch Shoe Leathers Putting on a Cement Patch Halfsoiing a Sewed Shoe Preparing an Insole for a Sewed Shoe Patching a Shoe at the Tip Halfsoiing a Turned Shoe List of Tools Necessary to have
Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
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