Leather Sandal Making Premium Workshop
$260.00
Be empowered to create footwear worth flaunting with our leather sandal making kit. This premium workshop, led by expert shoemaker Rachel Corry of Rachel Sees Snail Shoes, breaks the process into clear, simple and straightforward steps. The best part: when you’re finished, you can take the skills you learn and use them to build any sandal style.
Under Rachel’s guidance, you’ll learn to create a simple slide style of sandal with an optional slingback. But no matter the sandal design, the making process is the same: patterns, cutting, draping, slots, taping, scratching, gluing, and sanding. This sandal making kit is perfect for discovering a new artform—and getting your wardrobe summer-ready.
This workshop includes:
- Tools and materials to make a stylish pair of sandals
- A detailed, digital workshop by Rachel Corry
- A live and recorded Maker Chat Q&A for our community to join in creative conversation
The specialty tools and materials in our sandal making kit include:
- Leather in your choice of color (natural, medium brown, or chestnut) in two weights
- Pair of soles
- Pair of heel bases, in your choice of size
- Heavy-duty cutting tool
- Rotary hole punch
- Awl
- Ball pein hammer
- Leather adhesive
- Brass collar buttons
- Iron clinching nails
- Pencil
- Black fine-tip Sharpie
- Printer paper
- Masking tape
- Scissors
- Smith’s All Natural Leather Balm
- Horsehair shop brush
- Antique brass double cap rivets
- Self-healing cutting mat
- Beige shoe lace
- Natural brass center bar buckle
- Patterns
Important Notes:
- The chestnut leather is firmer than the natural and medium brown leathers. If you are brand new to working with leather, Rachel suggests starting with natural or medium brown leather as it’s a bit easier to work.
- To finish your sandals, you will need a tabletop sander or can work with a local cobbler to sand and trim down the edges for a more smooth sandal. Be sure to plan your project timeline with this in mind.
- Due to the oversize-nature and weight of this workshop, it is not eligible for any free shipping promotions.
Learn more about the details of this project on Rachel’s Featured Maker Page.
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