Welcome to my Introduction to Shoemaking course! ⭐️
Watch the video below to learn about the shoemaking process and how you can get started making your own shoes too.
Have a look at what's possible
I've taught thousands of people from around the world how to make their own shoes, here's a few examples of my students work.
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Interested to learn more? 👀
"It was such an amazing experience! I never could have imagined to learn so much in such a short course. I will always be happy to say that I started my shoemaking journey with I Can Make Shoes!"
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“THANK YOU SO MUCH! I absolutely loved the course. Amanda, you absolutely rock for starting your business to teach beginners. I’m going to tell everyone I meet to take your courses.”
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“Thanks so much for all your help - I’m absolutely in love with my shoes, as is everyone else!”
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“I can't praise the I Can Make Shoes team enough for their work. This course is well organised and delivered to a very high standard. Of all creative courses I've done none of them measure up to the course I completed here.”
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Any Questions?
Have a read through our FAQ's below, or reach out to us at info@icanmakeshoes.com
Our women's sizes range from EU 34 / UK 1 / US 4 to EU 44 / UK 11 / US 14. Our men's sizes range from EU 40 / UK 6 / US 9 to EU 45 / UK 11 / US 14. Find out what size you are in our shoemaking lasts (shoe blocks) by following our size guide here.
We've got you covered! We have lessons within the course on how to make custom adjustments to your shoe lasts in order to get the perfect fit for wider feet.
Yes! We have a whole module dedicated to patternmaking, so you can design your own unique styles and make them from start to finish.
Absolutely! This course is suitable for complete beginners, and/or for those who have sewing experience. The course's goal is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to create high-quality shoes on their own. With our ever-growing collection of lessons and tutorials, this online course is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning the craft of shoemaking, regardless of their prior experience.
Hi, we are real people - not robots. 🤖
We answer your questions with descriptions, videos, and pictures directly inside the course's online platform. And you'll have access to our online community where you can share your creations, questions, and tips with fellow home shoemakers.
Totally! We've taught this proven step-by-step process to total beginners for over a decade and already host thousands of students from all over the world.
Absolutely! While we mostly use leather for the demonstrations, you can follow the exact same steps using vegan materials. I even have a section on how to make shoes using scraps from your fabric stash. Plus all of the materials in the shoemaking kit are vegan friendly - including our glues.
The course has over 50 hours of tutorials, but don't worry, you've got lifetime access so you can work through at your own pace. And you can get started with the styles that excite you the most! 🤩