Volume I –
Patternmaking
Volume I in English – planned release summer 2023
Volume I in German – was published in October 2022 and is available immediately in the Shop.
- Setting up a workplace for uppermaking
- Dress code
- Design
- Tools and aids for patternmaking
- Geometric system
- Different last copying methods
- Standard forme and detailed patterns
- Effects of thick inserts, upper padding and orthopedic counters
- Different shoe cuts
- And much more
Comprehensive but easy to understand, Volume I explains in detail patternmaking and design of uppers comprising 300 pages in A4 format with 400 photos, 200 drawings and 44 illustrations from historical technical books. With additional information on tools and many tips on special features for orthopedic fittings and execution of bespoke shoemaking.
Subject to change
Volume II –
Materials Science
Volume II & Volume III are in progress. Dates for publication of these volumes will be announced on this website as soon as they are available.
The English versions will follow approximately eight months after the publication of the German editions.
- Tanning – by Marc Lahnstein, Master Leather Technologist (LGR)
- Leather technology
- Cordovan with tips for further processing
- Synthetic materials
- Vegan materials
- Upcycling
- Padding materials
- Knife sharpening
- Clicking
- Skiving machine and bevelled edges
- And much more
Subject to change
Volume III –
Technical elements
Volume II & Volume III are in progress. Dates for publication of these volumes will be announced on this website as soon as they are available.
The English versions will follow approximately eight months after the publication of the German editions.
- Edge treatment (folding, beading, piping, binding)
- Sewing machines, needles and threads
- Closures (eyelets, hooks, velcro, zippers, etc.)
- Decorative perforations
Specifically for Orthopedic Shoe Technology:
- Uppers for diabetics, rigid rocker shoes, ankle foot orthosis fitting, severe edema
Especially for bespoke shoemaking:
- One piece & whole cut, single & double monks, loafers, pumps
- And much more
Subjekt to change
