Reporter: Shoemaking
Feb. 19, 2015 | Posted in
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Yi-Chen Chou, Shoemaking
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Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 5
1) Every time when I see this scene, I always wish I could've paddled the canoe with him. It must be an unforgettable experience to row on the Arno river.
每每我看到這種場景，我都希望我能跟這個人一起划著獨木舟，能在阿諾河上泛舟一定很難忘。… [Read more]
Feb. 12, 2015 | Posted in
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Francis Waplinger, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course:
Shoemaking
Shoe Making 15.2.11 : Assistant Report 14
The toe puff is in place and shaped to the form. A strip of paper is added to smooth the transition from the toe cap to the rest of the shoe.
The shoe has been lasted and the toe closed. All t… [Read more]
Feb. 12, 2015 | Posted in
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Yi-Chen Chou, Shoemaking
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Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 4
1) This week it was drizzling for an entire week, which makes the feels-like temperature even chillier.
這禮拜一整週都陰雨綿綿，以致於體感溫度又更低了。
2) School life is still going on regardless the bad weather. Ru… [Read more]
Feb. 05, 2015 | Posted in
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Francis Waplinger, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course:
Shoemaking
Shoe Making 15.2.4 : Assistant Report 13
Here you can see the boot has been mounted onto the last and the heel counter is firmly in place. The toe area has been left open in order to continue with process of adding the toe puff.
The l… [Read more]
Feb. 05, 2015 | Posted in
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Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 3
1) Weekend is always the best time for me to spend on some valued people at a small coffee shop for catching up.
週末一直以來都是我與好友喝咖啡聊天的最佳時間。
2) Wang Jia was digging channels on her shoes for the u… [Read more]
Jan. 29, 2015 | Posted in
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Francis Waplinger, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course:
Shoemaking
Shoe Making 15.1.28 : Assistant Report 12
The start of another shoe repair. These boots are Fiorentini and Baker, an Italian brand. It is always interesting during a repair because that is when you can tell the true quality of a shoe. These… [Read more]
Jan. 27, 2015 | Posted in
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Yi-Chen Chou, Shoemaking
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Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 2
1) On my way to school. These hustle-bustle cars on the streets remind us that another busy week has begun.
上學的途中，這些熙攘的車流提醒著我們忙碌的另一週已經開始。
2) This semester, we have two new students joining us,… [Read more]
Jan. 22, 2015 | Posted in
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Francis Waplinger, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course:
Shoemaking
Shoe Making 15.1.21 : Assistant Report 11
After sewing the side paneling on the uppers, I put reinforcement tape around the edges and leather reinforcement where the eyelets will be. I have done this in order to prevent the uppers from over… [Read more]
Jan. 19, 2015 | Posted in
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Yi-Chen Chou, Shoemaking
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Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 1
1) Back to Italy for my favorite shoemaking class. How's everyone's Christmas break?
回到義大利繼續我最愛的製鞋課，大家的耶誕假期都愉快嗎？
2) Although Christmas lights have been removed from the streets, the downtown F… [Read more]
Jan. 08, 2015 | Posted in
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Morita, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Morita | Course:
Shoemaking
Summer Course：Blucher & Balmoral adhesive method
サマーコース 外羽・内羽接着製法 24.7.2014
・Overlapping parts of ostrich leather are thinly skived just as for cowhide. (Picture left)
・Students pile up a few 4mm-thick leathers to build a heel, then … [Read more]
Dec. 26, 2014 | Posted in
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Morita, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Morita | Course:
Shoemaking
Summer Course：Balmoral & Blucher adhesive method
サマーコース 内羽・外羽接着製法 23.7.2014
・For adhesive method, intermediate soles which are normally sold in the neighborhood stores are used. (Picture left)
・When performing shoe lasting, students sp… [Read more]
Dec. 24, 2014 | Posted in
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Morita, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Morita | Course:
Shoemaking
Summer Course：Balmoral & Blucher adhesive method, Goodyear welt 2
サマーコース 内羽・外羽接着製法、グッドイヤーウエルト製法2 22.7.2014
・For adhesive method, students perform shoe lasting of the lining, put on the toe core, perform shoe lasting of the upper, and then adhere the edg… [Read more]
Dec. 18, 2014 | Posted in
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Yi-Chen Chou, Shoemaking
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Shoemaking
Fall 2014:Shoe Making Course 14
1) There is a Christmas market at Santa Croce once an year.
每一年在聖十字廣場都會有耶誕市集。
2) I love the mulled wine particularly. It's one of my favorites in Florence.
我尤其喜歡熱紅酒，它是我在佛羅倫斯的最愛之一。
3)… [Read more]
Dec. 18, 2014 | Posted in
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Francis Waplinger, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course:
Shoemaking
Shoe Making 14.12.14 : Assistant Report 10
Process of sewing the uppers. These are for the sides of the boot.
More uppers! So far so good! This will be the front pattern piece.
Part of the lining.
The Ponte Vecchio is a uniq… [Read more]
Dec. 12, 2014 | Posted in
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Francis Waplinger, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course:
Shoemaking
Shoe Making 7.12.14 : Assistant Report 9
A beautiful day in Florence!
The German Christmas market has opened in Piazza Santa Croce. The market happens every year in December. The market is filled with food and merchandise. My favorite… [Read more]
Dec. 11, 2014 | Posted in
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Morita, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Morita | Course:
Shoemaking
Summer Course：Balmoral & Blucher adhesive method, Goodyear welt 1
サマーコース 内羽・外羽接着製法、グッドイヤーウエルト製法1 21.7.2014
・After the upper and the lining are sewn together, the shoe is ready for the shoe lasting. (Picture left)
・For an adhesive method shoe, a metal … [Read more]
Dec. 09, 2014 | Posted in
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Yi-Chen Chou, Shoemaking
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Shoemaking
Fall 2014:Shoe Making Course 13
1) Christmas has come to the town. These Christmas lights are way more beautiful if you come to see physically.
耶誕節已經來了，這些耶誕燈飾實際看起來更美。
2) Hyunijn's Mom and sister have also come to the town,… [Read more]
Dec. 08, 2014 | Posted in
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Morita, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Morita | Course:
Shoemaking
Summer Course：Adhesive method Blucher, Goodyear welt
サマーコース 接着製法外羽・グッドイヤーウエルト製法 17.7.2014
・After the shoe lasting is done, students cut off the excess leather and get ready for sewing.
・吊り込みが終わったら余分な革を切り取り縫いの準備を行います。
・Studen… [Read more]
Dec. 04, 2014 | Posted in
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Francis Waplinger, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course:
Shoemaking
Shoe Making 30.11.14 : Assistant Report 8
Here are some more patterns I have cut for my boots. It turned out that the leather I had chosen to use was too soft for a men’s boot. So, I decided to re-cut the pattern with a different leat… [Read more]
Dec. 02, 2014 | Posted in
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Morita, Shoemaking
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Reporter: Morita | Course:
Shoemaking
Summer Course：Adhesive method
サマーコース 接着製法 16.7.2014
・Students put each part together with a sewing machine. (Picture left)
・For a single- part balmoral design, students make a paper pattern adjusting so that the heel… [Read more]
Reporter: Yi-Chen Chou | Course: Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 5
1) Every time when I see this scene, I always wish I could've paddled the canoe with him. It must be an unforgettable experience to row on the Arno river. 每每我看到這種場景，我都希望我能跟這個人一起划著獨木舟，能在阿諾河上泛舟一定很難忘。… [Read more]
Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course: Shoemaking
Shoe Making 15.2.11 : Assistant Report 14
The toe puff is in place and shaped to the form. A strip of paper is added to smooth the transition from the toe cap to the rest of the shoe. The shoe has been lasted and the toe closed. All t… [Read more]
Reporter: Yi-Chen Chou | Course: Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 4
1) This week it was drizzling for an entire week, which makes the feels-like temperature even chillier. 這禮拜一整週都陰雨綿綿，以致於體感溫度又更低了。 2) School life is still going on regardless the bad weather. Ru… [Read more]
Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course: Shoemaking
Shoe Making 15.2.4 : Assistant Report 13
Here you can see the boot has been mounted onto the last and the heel counter is firmly in place. The toe area has been left open in order to continue with process of adding the toe puff. The l… [Read more]
Reporter: Yi-Chen Chou | Course: Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 3
1) Weekend is always the best time for me to spend on some valued people at a small coffee shop for catching up. 週末一直以來都是我與好友喝咖啡聊天的最佳時間。 2) Wang Jia was digging channels on her shoes for the u… [Read more]
Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course: Shoemaking
Shoe Making 15.1.28 : Assistant Report 12
The start of another shoe repair. These boots are Fiorentini and Baker, an Italian brand. It is always interesting during a repair because that is when you can tell the true quality of a shoe. These… [Read more]
Reporter: Yi-Chen Chou | Course: Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 2
1) On my way to school. These hustle-bustle cars on the streets remind us that another busy week has begun. 上學的途中，這些熙攘的車流提醒著我們忙碌的另一週已經開始。 2) This semester, we have two new students joining us,… [Read more]
Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course: Shoemaking
Shoe Making 15.1.21 : Assistant Report 11
After sewing the side paneling on the uppers, I put reinforcement tape around the edges and leather reinforcement where the eyelets will be. I have done this in order to prevent the uppers from over… [Read more]
Reporter: Yi-Chen Chou | Course: Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 1
1) Back to Italy for my favorite shoemaking class. How's everyone's Christmas break? 回到義大利繼續我最愛的製鞋課，大家的耶誕假期都愉快嗎？ 2) Although Christmas lights have been removed from the streets, the downtown F… [Read more]
Reporter: Morita | Course: Shoemaking
Summer Course：Blucher & Balmoral adhesive method
サマーコース 外羽・内羽接着製法 24.7.2014 ・Overlapping parts of ostrich leather are thinly skived just as for cowhide. (Picture left) ・Students pile up a few 4mm-thick leathers to build a heel, then … [Read more]
Reporter: Morita | Course: Shoemaking
Summer Course：Balmoral & Blucher adhesive method
サマーコース 内羽・外羽接着製法 23.7.2014 ・For adhesive method, intermediate soles which are normally sold in the neighborhood stores are used. (Picture left) ・When performing shoe lasting, students sp… [Read more]
Reporter: Morita | Course: Shoemaking
Summer Course：Balmoral & Blucher adhesive method, Goodyear welt 2
サマーコース 内羽・外羽接着製法、グッドイヤーウエルト製法2 22.7.2014 ・For adhesive method, students perform shoe lasting of the lining, put on the toe core, perform shoe lasting of the upper, and then adhere the edg… [Read more]
Reporter: Yi-Chen Chou | Course: Shoemaking
Fall 2014:Shoe Making Course 14
1) There is a Christmas market at Santa Croce once an year. 每一年在聖十字廣場都會有耶誕市集。 2) I love the mulled wine particularly. It's one of my favorites in Florence. 我尤其喜歡熱紅酒，它是我在佛羅倫斯的最愛之一。 3)… [Read more]
Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course: Shoemaking
Shoe Making 14.12.14 : Assistant Report 10
Process of sewing the uppers. These are for the sides of the boot. More uppers! So far so good! This will be the front pattern piece. Part of the lining. The Ponte Vecchio is a uniq… [Read more]
Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course: Shoemaking
Shoe Making 7.12.14 : Assistant Report 9
A beautiful day in Florence! The German Christmas market has opened in Piazza Santa Croce. The market happens every year in December. The market is filled with food and merchandise. My favorite… [Read more]
Reporter: Morita | Course: Shoemaking
Summer Course：Balmoral & Blucher adhesive method, Goodyear welt 1
サマーコース 内羽・外羽接着製法、グッドイヤーウエルト製法1 21.7.2014 ・After the upper and the lining are sewn together, the shoe is ready for the shoe lasting. (Picture left) ・For an adhesive method shoe, a metal … [Read more]
Reporter: Yi-Chen Chou | Course: Shoemaking
Fall 2014:Shoe Making Course 13
1) Christmas has come to the town. These Christmas lights are way more beautiful if you come to see physically. 耶誕節已經來了，這些耶誕燈飾實際看起來更美。 2) Hyunijn's Mom and sister have also come to the town,… [Read more]
Reporter: Morita | Course: Shoemaking
Summer Course：Adhesive method Blucher, Goodyear welt
サマーコース 接着製法外羽・グッドイヤーウエルト製法 17.7.2014 ・After the shoe lasting is done, students cut off the excess leather and get ready for sewing. ・吊り込みが終わったら余分な革を切り取り縫いの準備を行います。 ・Studen… [Read more]
Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course: Shoemaking
Shoe Making 30.11.14 : Assistant Report 8
Here are some more patterns I have cut for my boots. It turned out that the leather I had chosen to use was too soft for a men’s boot. So, I decided to re-cut the pattern with a different leat… [Read more]
Reporter: Morita | Course: Shoemaking
Summer Course：Adhesive method
サマーコース 接着製法 16.7.2014 ・Students put each part together with a sewing machine. (Picture left) ・For a single- part balmoral design, students make a paper pattern adjusting so that the heel… [Read more]