Benefits of learning with our videos:
Fast, easy professional learning for fun or profit.
Next thing to having a master shoemaker at your side.
Low cost learning in the convenience your own home.
You can learn up to 10 times faster than with the use of books.
Never forget anything as you always have the videos.
No inconvenient high cost out of town class to attend.
You will be learning a profitable money making trade or new hobby.
Learn at your own pace.
Video home courses are under $99.00 U.S. each. plus $6.00 S & H
No more hard-to-follow books with few or poorly illustrated pictures.
With video training you see every thing from start to finish
What will you be learning
You will be learning a new trade or hobby from master shoe- and bootmakers with a total of over eighty years experience in hand making modern, high quality, footwear. Yes, you can make any size mens and womens footwear up to size 18 AA to EEEEE and bigger, as needed. All footwear is made on wooden or plastic lasts (foot molds). We even tell you how to make your own plastic lasts using liquid plastic and an old pair of your own shoes or boots. We also give you addresses where you can buy lasts in the U.S.A. We do not teach you how to make footwear for people with foot problems, etc. However, as you gain experience you can learn on your own how to make footwear for some people with certain
foot problems. We do not show you how to make any dinosaur type footwear either. We only teach modern footwear making. There is no end to the styles, colors and sizes you can make. Today, many women and younger people use our video home courses also.
Materials you can use for shoemaking
Leathers of all kinds.
Simulated leathers
PVC materials.
Canvas all colors, and other materials
Cloth materials in any color or prints.
Leather is the best material to use for making most footwear and this is
what we use in all our video courses. We do not use paper insoles or
other cheap materials. However, at any time you can substitute for
lower cost materials, if you like. We teach how to make high quality
footwear and with practice you can go on to make very fancy footwear. It
all comes with time and practice. The sky is truly the limit.
Few hand tools are needed.
You need approximately six inexpensive, easy-to-find hand tools, lasts (foot molds), and a low cost used home sewing machine to make modern footwear. However, a leather sewing machine is better but definitely not
necessary. The main hand tools needed are 2 or 3 sharp knives, 2 shoemakers hammers, a pair of Lasting pincers, Nail pulling pincers, and a leather punch. A pegging awl and a Sutton type groover is used when making western boots etc. Please note, you cannot make quality footwear with only a sewing machine. You need a few hand tools and
wooden or plastic lasts. We tell you where to buy all tools and supplies which are available to anyone. Some free footwear patterns are included with each of our courses to get you started.
Numerous styles of footwear you can make.
You can make men's Oxfords, slip ons, Saddle shoes, T-strap shoes, true moccasin shoes, dress and casual shoes and sandals of all kinds, dress and casual boots, western boots and more - including all unisex footwear. For the ladies, you can make any style, size, width or color of women's pumps with low or high heels, sexy shoes, flats, slip ons, skimmers, Mary Janes, T-straps, saddle shoes, dress and casual shoes, sandals, Oxfords, true moccasin style shoes, dress and casual boots and western boots. Plus, we even have a course on leather skirt making and leather jacket making. For more details, you can call us 7 days a week 7 AM to 11 PM. at (705) 848-7064, E-mail, diamondsharpener@email.com
Who uses our training videos
Men, women and teens.
People from all walks of life around the globe.
Training institutes and correctional centers etc.
Hobbyists and crafts people.
Professional leather craftsmen.
Shoe repairmen.
Custom saddle makers, etc.
And many others.
Choose from:
Dress and casual sandalmaking
Dress and casual shoemaking
Advanced shoemaking
Dress and casual bootmaking
Western bootmaking
Advanced western bootmaking
Two piece western bootmaking
Footwear pattern making
In home shoe repairing
Professional shoe repairing
Leather jacket making
Leather skirt making
And others