Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
Today’s LIVE shoemaking session is all about the cobbler’s side of shoemaking!
We’re stepping away from traditional shoemaking techniques and diving into shoe repair and restoration. In this session, I’ll be demonstrating how to stitch an outsole using the GRITZNER outsole stitcher—a machine widely used in professional shoe repair and Goodyear-welted shoes.
The GRITZNER outsole stitcher is known for its precision and strength, allowing cobblers to attach soles with durability that lasts. If you’ve ever wanted to understand how professional cobblers attach soles with machine stitching, this is your chance to see it in action!
📌 What You’ll Learn Today:
✔️ How the GRITZNER outsole stitcher works in outsole stitching.
✔️ The benefits of machine stitching vs. hand stitching for outsole attachment.
✔️ Why this machine is a game-changer in professional shoe repair.
🔴 Don’t miss it! Watch the full live session and learn how to take your shoemaking skills to the next level.
🚨 UPCOMING LIVE SHOEMAKING COURSE – February 15 🚨
Want to learn more about cobbler techniques? Join me for a LIVE course on Heel Tap Restoration!
Heel wear is one of the most common problems in shoes. In this live class, I’ll guide you through:
✔️ How to properly remove and replace a worn-out heel tap.
✔️ Choosing the right materials for durable repairs.
✔️ How to reshape and finish the heel for a professional look.
🔗 Sign up here: Register Now
shoemakingcoursesonline.com/on-line-courses/live-shoemaking-courses/heel-tap-repair-live-course
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Today’s LIVE shoemaking session is all about the cobbler’s side of shoemaking!
We’re stepping away from traditional shoemaking techniques and diving into shoe repair and restoration. In this session, I’ll be demonstrating how to stitch an outsole using the GRITZNER outsole stitcher—a machine widely used in professional shoe repair and Goodyear-welted shoes.
The GRITZNER outsole stitcher is known for its precision and strength, allowing cobblers to attach soles with durability that lasts. If you’ve ever wanted to understand how professional cobblers attach soles with machine stitching, this is your chance to see it in action!
📌 What You’ll Learn Today:
✔️ How the GRITZNER outsole stitcher works in outsole stitching.
✔️ The benefits of machine stitching vs. hand stitching for outsole attachment.
✔️ Why this machine is a game-changer in professional shoe repair.
🔴 Don’t miss it! Watch the full live session and learn how to take your shoemaking skills to the next level.
🚨 UPCOMING LIVE SHOEMAKING COURSE – February 15 🚨
Want to learn more about cobbler techniques? Join me for a LIVE course on Heel Tap Restoration!
Heel wear is one of the most common problems in shoes. In this live class, I’ll guide you through:
✔️ How to properly remove and replace a worn-out heel tap.
✔️ Choosing the right materials for durable repairs.
✔️ How to reshape and finish the heel for a professional look.
🔗 Sign up here: Register Now
shoemakingcoursesonline.com/on-line-courses/live-shoemaking-courses/heel-tap-repair-live-course
🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a live session!









![Hand-Made Loafers! Pattern making, Assembling, Sewing, Lasting, Sole&Heel Making! [Shoemaking Pro]
Welcome to this in-depth shoemaking tutorial, where I guide you through the entire process of crafting loafers from scratch. This video is a practical demonstration of the techniques taught in my comprehensive Loafers Making Online Course. Whether youre a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this tutorial offers valuable insights into the art of shoemaking.
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What Youll Learn in This Video:
1. Pattern Making:
- Understand the formula for achieving the perfect vamp–entrance balance.
- Learn how to apply the loafer design accurately to the shoe last.
- Discover the uniqueness of loafer design to create various constructions.
- Master the full pattern construction, including basic, upper, and lining patterns.
2. Cutting, Assembling, and Sewing:
-Gain tips for efficient loafer assembly.
-Learn techniques for cutting leather and assembling the upper parts.
-Understand the sewing process to ensure durability and aesthetics.
3. Lasting:
-Explore the cemented construction method using a ready-made welt.
-Follow a step-by-step guide to lasting the upper on the shoe last.
4. Sole Making:
-Learn how to create elegant shoe soles with a thin, ready-made welt.
-Understand the flexibility to craft soles with various materials like leather, rubber, or EVA.
5. Heel Making:
-Master the traditional technique of crafting leather stacked heels.
-Learn to adjust heels suitable for any shoe last height.
6. Finishing:
-Achieve a professional finish using minimal tools.
-Learn the process of making sock linings for added comfort.
Why Choose This Course:
Comprehensive Learning: With over 100 steps of work, this course provides a thorough understanding of loafer making.
Minimal Tools Required: Designed for beginners, you can start with a basic set of tools.
Versatility: Learn to create multiple variations of loafers, including designs with buckles, laces, or tassels.
Unisex Design: The course covers designing loafers suitable for both men and women by working with respective shoe lasts.
Bonus Content: Enroll now and receive 5 additional construction courses valued at €262, covering essential topics like last measurements, midsole creation, and alternative outsole designs.
Course Details:
Price: €287
Lessons: 20
Duration: 23 Hours
Access: Watch online and download all lessons for lifetime access.
Enroll Now:
Ready to take your shoemaking skills to the next level? Join the Loafers Making Online Course today and start crafting professional-quality loafers from the comfort of your home.
👉 Enroll in the Loafers Making Online Course
https://www.shoemakingcoursesonline.com/on-line-courses/loafers-making-online-course/
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