Stitching the parts together This is the final part of the construction process series. This is where all the parts are stitched together. The lower leather part with the upper parts. The vamp and the back leather part. For this task start by threading the needle. This needle is a different kind. They are called Osborne Braiding Needles at DICTUM ( https://www.dictum.com/en/sewing-tools-materials-bbc/osborne-braiding-needles-708419 ) and threading them is easier than using the saddle-maker's needles. They hold two "teeth" that I suppose they hold the thread in there. I am not sure if I did it right but for the whole project it did hold the thread pretty nicely without disengaging the thread at any time. I first passed the thread in the V shape lamina passing both teeth and then the short part of the thread again in the V shape lamina passing only the first tooth and that's it. This needle does not hold a sharp/pointy edge and is perfect for this stitching pur
Deerskin Moccasins by markman8
Handcrafted moccasins from deerskin/Reindeer leather, no machines used whatsoever. All hand-stitched. Crepe sole is used in combination with rubber sole.
This is a North Native Indian American's Footwear design based also on Ken Diamonds moccasins. Please refer to the CRAFT MANUAL of North American Indian Footwear book for more information.
This Blog is about making those shoes describing most of the process and tools used. Some videos will also be provided on the way to create them.
This is a kind of tutorial based on my experience on shoe making and information from the book described and the internet. References found round the web will be linked in this blog site to keep track of all the information as we go along.
Most of the tools are bought from DICTUM.com Germany. Leathers are also bought from DICTUM.com.
Kangaroo leather is the best for this project and I will try as soon as I can another version with Kangaroo leather for my moccasins.
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I respect those people that lived as natives in the North American fields and valleys. I hope that they manage some day to come again alive as a civilisation not based on whatever funds for doing so but solely on their love for nature and respect to the environment.