Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Mistakes are part of the process. What matters is having someone there to help you overcome them.
I spend a lot of time and effort making sure my courses are incredibly detailed. That’s why each lesson is between 45 minutes to an hour and a half long. I explain every step and every detail—including the why behind the process—so you don't just blindly follow along, but actually understand what you are doing.
But even then, there is always room for mistakes. And that’s okay, because you are learning!
I don't have a pre-written "library of mistakes" to just hand out to students, but I can definitely help you figure out what happened and find a way to solve your specific issue, no matter what it is.
Recently, a student working on his Dr. Martens boots sent me a few pictures of his work in progress, asking what went wrong. He followed everything, and it should have been fine, but there was a mistake. And just by looking at a picture, it isn't always obvious because there are so many different things that can go wrong!
What happened? Well, it could be that he was trying to save some leather and, despite the instructions, used the wrong stretch direction—a small choice that can ruin the entire shoe and cost even more time. Or, he could have just missed one tiny detail in the pattern, which can also completely derail the boots.
This is exactly what my experience and skills bring to the table. My job isn't just to give you instructions; it’s to help you investigate, understand exactly what you did wrong, and learn how to fix it. By explaining the root of the problem—beyond just a simple "do this instead"—I help you actually grow as a shoemaker.
Doing it right comes with experience. So learn from a professional, do the work, and I am here to help you through the rest.
👇 Ready to truly understand the craft? Join the 2-Year Pro Program:
shoemakingcoursesonline.com/on-line-courses/1-year-pro
#shoemaking #handcraftedshoes #leathercraft #shoemaking
Mistakes are part of the process. What matters is having someone there to help you overcome them.
I spend a lot of time and effort making sure my courses are incredibly detailed. That’s why each lesson is between 45 minutes to an hour and a half long. I explain every step and every detail—including the why behind the process—so you don't just blindly follow along, but actually understand what you are doing.
But even then, there is always room for mistakes. And that’s okay, because you are learning!
I don't have a pre-written "library of mistakes" to just hand out to students, but I can definitely help you figure out what happened and find a way to solve your specific issue, no matter what it is.
Recently, a student working on his Dr. Martens boots sent me a few pictures of his work in progress, asking what went wrong. He followed everything, and it should have been fine, but there was a mistake. And just by looking at a picture, it isn't always obvious because there are so many different things that can go wrong!
What happened? Well, it could be that he was trying to save some leather and, despite the instructions, used the wrong stretch direction—a small choice that can ruin the entire shoe and cost even more time. Or, he could have just missed one tiny detail in the pattern, which can also completely derail the boots.
This is exactly what my experience and skills bring to the table. My job isn't just to give you instructions; it’s to help you investigate, understand exactly what you did wrong, and learn how to fix it. By explaining the root of the problem—beyond just a simple "do this instead"—I help you actually grow as a shoemaker.
Doing it right comes with experience. So learn from a professional, do the work, and I am here to help you through the rest.
👇 Ready to truly understand the craft? Join the 2-Year Pro Program:
shoemakingcoursesonline.com/on-line-courses/1-year-pro
#shoemaking #handcraftedshoes #leathercraft #shoemaking
