Barefoot Modules
Introduction Lessons
- What are Barefoot Shoes?
- Tools & supplies
- Last customisation
- Making a mock up
- Leather selection
Barefoot Sandals
- How to make sandal patterns with and without a shoemaking last
- Making the insole & sole pattern
- How to construct sandals
- Making sandals without a shoemaking last
Barefoot Pumps
- How to make a Barefoot Pump shoemaking pattern
- How to add design details to alter the look of the wide toe box
- Learn how to stitch uppers, insert stiffeners and attach soles on a zero-drop shoe with a wide toe box
Barefoot Lace-Up Shoes
- How to make a Barefoot Derby pattern
- Derby construction
- How to last the shoe outwards rather than underneath
- Stitch-down sole technique
Barefoot Sneakers
- How to make a Barefoot Sneaker shoemaking pattern
- How to add design details to alter perspective
- Learn how to stitch on a pre-made Barefoot Sole
- Create an optional padded insock
Shoemaking Modules
Introduction Lessons
- Learn all the basics
- Covers patternmaking
- Last customisation
- Leather selection
Sandal Making
- 6 sandal styles
- Design sandal patterns
- Printable sandal patterns
- Bespoke fitting sandals
- Sandal making without lasts
Shoemaking
- 10 shoe styles
- Design shoe patterns
- Printable shoe patterns
- Learn how to stitch uppers, insert stiffeners and attach soles and heels
Bootmaking
- 5 boot styles
- Boot patternmaking
- Boot construction
- Mix and match techniques
- Flat and heeled styles
Extras
- Additional techniques
- Brogueing
- D'Orsays
- Wet-moulding leather
- Platforms and wedges
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What do I need and what comes in the kit?
This Shoemaking Course comes with an Ultimate Shoemaking Starter Kit.
After enrolment, we'll send you an email on how to claim your kit 🥳
(shipping, duties & customs not included).
You may also wish to purchase a pair of
Barefoot Shoemaking Lasts in your size. Please note these lasts are only available on pre-sale and you will need to sign up to be notified when they are next live.
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Have a read through our FAQ's below, or reach out to us at info@icanmakeshoes.com
Yes, but contact us first, we have a very generous discount for our Masterclass Students!
No, Barefoot shoemaking lasts are very different. They have a wide toe box and a zero-drop sole.
Barefoot shoes are footwear designed to mimic the feeling of walking barefoot while still providing protection from the ground. They typically have thin, flexible soles, no arch support, a wide toe box, and zero drop (no raised heel).
Unlike traditional shoes, barefoot shoes don’t restrict your feet or alter your natural gait. They let your toes spread, your arches engage, and your muscles move the way nature intended. There's no cushioning or heel lift - just a minimal sole that allows your feet to feel the ground.
Not at all! The course is beginner-friendly and walks you through every step - from measuring and pattern-making to sewing and assembling. No previous shoemaking or craft experience is required.
Yes! I show you how to make patterns for each shoe style within the course. You can also mix and match patternmaking and shoemaking techniques from each lesson to make completely custom shoes.
You’ll need some basic tools like a pair of sharp scissors, shoemaking glues, sandpaper, an awl and masking tape for patternmaking. You'll then need some basic shoemaking components like soling and leather. The course provides a full list and recommendations.
All of the lessons are pre-recorded. This means you can watch them online at any time, at your own pace.
Hi, we are real people - not robots. 🤖
Within the Barefoot Shoemaking Course, 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.
The course shows you how to measure your feet (or someone else’s) to make custom patterns. This helps ensure a great fit, better than store-bought shoes in many cases. It might take a little trial and error at first, but the process is very learnable.
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.
Yes! However, gift cards are not redeemable on our Payment Plan Package, and can only be redeemed on our One-Time Payment Package. If you have a gift card that you would like to use to sign up to this online course, please email us at info@icanmakeshoes.com and we'll be in touch!
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