Bespoke Footwear
Procedures
for made to measure
Discussion with client regarding expected
outcome, to include style, leathers for uppers and linings
and finally the finish.
Measurements of feet to be taken,
outlines & possibly digital photographs of feet.
These details are given to the last
maker who will then make your 'lasts' (wooden forms) from
the outlines and measurements and a suitable toe shape and
pitch (heel height) will be incorporated.
The pattern cutter will then make
patterns. These will then be used to 'click' (cut) the uppers
(leather part) from the leather.
The closer will then piece together
the uppers and 'close' (stitch together).
The uppers will then be lasted onto
your lasts. After a suitable amount of time the uppers will
be removed.
A first fitting is then required,
at this point there will be no sole on the footwear and a
temporary heel. At this stage any variations to fit and shape
can be altered.
If the first fit is a success and
no alterations are required then the shoes are put back onto
their lasts and finished to your requirements. Should alterations
be needed then these will be made and a further fitting will
be scheduled.
The delivery times for made to measure
footwear, is approximately six weeks to first fit, and three
weeks to finish date.
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