Shoemaking Course Content

Derby patternmaking – drawing the design lines on the shoe last during the VALEVRO shoemaking course.

Part 1: Pattern Making - Derby Model

1.1. Wrapping the shoe last
1.2. Establishing the main points and lines of the shoe last
1.3. Drawing the design lines of the model
1.4. Transferring shoe last shells in 2D
1.5. Obtaining the Mean Forme
1.6. Placing the Mean Forme in the xOy coordinate system
1.7. Transferring the design lines
1.8.1. Technical drawing - Part 1
1.8.2. Technical drawing - Part 2
1.9. Extracting the patterns from technical drawing
1.10. Getting the final patterns on cardboard

Oxford Shoe pattern making templates for leather footwear – step-by-step lesson from the VALEVRO shoemaking course.

Part 2: Pattern Making - Oxford Model

2.1. Efficient Use of a Pre-Existing Mean Forme
2.2. Placing the Mean Form in the xOy coordinate system
2.3. Establishing the main lines of the model
2.4. Drawing the design lines of the model
2.5. Technical drawing
2.6. Extracting the patterns from technical drawing
2.7. Getting the final patterns on cardboard

Loafer patternmaking – drawing the design lines on the shoe last during the VALEVRO shoemaking course.

Part 3: Pattern Making - Loafer Model

3.1. Wrapping the shoe last
3.2. Establishing the main points and lines of the shoe last
3.3. Drawing the design lines of the model
3.4. Transferring shoe last shells in 2D
3.5.1. Technical drawing Loafer - Part. 1
3.5.2. Technical drawing Loafer - Part. 2
3.6. Extracting the patterns from technical drawing
3.7. Getting the final patterns on cardboard

Flat Ballerina pattern making – drawing the design lines on the shoe last during the VALEVRO shoemaking course.

Part 4: Pattern Making - Ballerina Shoe Model

4.1. Wrapping the shoe last
4.2. Establish the main points and lines
4.3. Transferring shoe last shells in 2D
4.4. Technical drawing
4.5. Extracting the upper and lining patterns from technical drawing
4.6. Creating and extracting the reinforcements patterns
4.7. Getting the final patterns on cardboard

Drawing the high heels court shoe pattern manually on paper during the VALEVRO online shoemaking and patternmaking course.

Part 5: Pattern Making - High Heels Shoes (Court Heels)

5.1. Wrapping the shoe last
5.2. Establish the main points and lines
5.3. Transferring shoe last shells in 2D
5.4. Obtaining the Mean Forme
5.5. Placing the Mean Forme in the xOy axes system
5.6. Technical drawing
5.7. Getting the upper and lining patterns from technical drawing
5.8. Creating and getting the reinforcements patterns
5.9. Creating the heel pattern
5.10. Getting the final patterns on cardboard

Person measuring a wooden shoe insole with a green tool on a white surface. VALEVRO footwear design course.

Part 6: Pattern Making - Sandals

6.1. Wrapping shoe last
6.2. Establish the main points and lines
6.3. Drawing the design lines of the model
6.4. Transferring the pieces in 2D
6.5. Technical Drawing
6.6. Extracting the upper patterns from the technical drawing
6.7. Creating and extracting the linings
6.8. Creating and extracting the reinforcements (optional)
6.9. Creating the bottom patterns
6.10. Creating the heel pattern
6.11. Getting the final patterns on cardboard

Sneaker patternmaking process – obtaining the shell from the taped last during the VALEVRO shoemaking course.

Part 7: Pattern Making - Sneakers

7.1. Wrapping the shoe last
7.2. Establishing the main and design lines on the shoe last
7.3. Transferring shoe last shells in 2D
7.4. Obtaining the Mean Forme
7.5. Placing the Mean Form in the xOy coordinate system
7.6. Transferring the design lines
7.7. Technical drawing
7.8. Extracting the upper patterns from the technical drawing
7.9. Creating and extracting the linings
7.10. Creating and extracting the fillings and reinforcements
7.11. Getting the final patterns on cardboard

Drawing the ankle boot pattern manually on paper during the VALEVRO online shoemaking and patternmaking course.

Part 8: Pattern Making - Ankle Boots

8.1. Wrapping shoe last
8.2. Establishing the main and design lines on the shoe last
8.3. Transferring shoe last shells in 2D
8.4. Obtaining the Mean Forme
8.5. Placing the Mean Form in the xOy coordinate system
8.6. Transferring the design lines
8.7.1. Technical drawing - Part. 1
8.7.2. Technical drawing - Part. 2
8.8. Extracting the patterns from technical drawing
8.9. Getting the final patterns on cardboard

Drawing the high knee boot pattern manually on paper during the VALEVRO online shoemaking and patternmaking course.

Part 9: Pattern Making - Calf High Boots

9.1. Placing the Mean Form in the xOy coordinate system
9.2.1. Establishing the main lines of the model - part 1
9.2.2 Establishing the main lines of the model - part 2
9.3. Drawing the design lines of the model
9.4. Technical drawing
9.5. Extracting the upper patterns from the technical drawing
9.6.1. Creating and extracting the linings - part 1
9.6.2. Creating and extracting the linings - part 2
9.7. Creating and extracting the reinforcements
9.8. Getting the final patterns on cardboard

Drafting and grading a men’s shoe pattern by hand – step-by-step VALEVRO footwear design and construction course.

Part 10: Grading / Scaling

Download the Grading Table
10.1.1. Grading on the mean forme - part. 1
10.1.2. Grading on the mean forme - part. 2
10.2. Grading on the technical drawing

Calculating leather consumption using handmade shoe patterns – professional technique taught in the VALEVRO shoemaking course.

Part 11: Material Consumption

11.1. Estimating Material Consumption

Complete shoemaking tools and material kit for beginners

Shoemaking Equipment and Tools You Will Need

1 - Main Tools Commonly Used in Shoemaking
2 - Main Materials Commonly Used in Shoemaking
3 - Main Shoemaking Adhesives-Glues
4 - Basics of Shoemaking Stitching
❓Where to Find Shoemaking Supplies

Leather cutting template on a brown leather surface with a green cutting mat. Process is part of the VALEVRO online shoemaking course.

Part 12: Cutting and Skiving Leather

12.1.1. Basics of Leather Cutting
12.1.2. Basics of Lining Cutting
12.1.3. Basics of Reinforcements Cutting
12.2. Basics of Edge Skiving

Brown leather Derby shoe on a beige fabric background, example from the VALEVRO shoemaking course

Part 13: Shoe Making Process - Derby Model

13.1. Overview of the Cut Pieces
13.2. Overview of the Skived Pieces
13.3.1. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - Part 1
13.3.2. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - Part 2
13.4.1. Lasting the Uppers - Part 1
13.4.2. Lasting the Uppers - Part 2
13.4.3. Lasting the Uppers - Part 3
13.5.1. Sole construction - Part 1
13.5.2. Sole construction - Part 2
13.6.1. Heel construction - Part 1
13.6.2. Heel construction - Part 2
13.7. Heel and Sole Edge Finishing
13.8. Shoe Last Removal
13.9. Insole Cover Application
13.10. Finishing

Handcrafted brown leather Oxford shoe with cap toe – made step by step in the VALEVRO online shoemaking course.

Part 14: Shoe Making Process - Oxford Model

14.1. Overview of the Cut Pieces
14.2. Overview of the Skived Pieces
14.3.1. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - Part 1
14.3.2. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - Part 2
14.3.3. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - Part 3
14.4. Applying pre-made Rubber Sole

Craftsman shaping a handmade blue suede loafer during the VALEVRO online shoemaking course.

Part 15: Shoe Making Process - Loafer Model

15.1. Overview of the Cut Pieces
15.2. Overview of the Skived Pieces
15.3.1. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - Part 1
15.3.2. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - Part 2
15.4. Creating the Insole and Sole Pattern
15.5.1. Lasting the Uppers - Part 1
15.5.2. Lasting the Uppers - Part 2
15.6.1. Sole construction - Part 1
15.6.2. Sole construction - Part 2
15.6.3. Sole construction - Part 3
15.7. Attaching the Sole
15.8. Insole Cover Application

Person holding a Flat Ballerina shoe with a cork-like texture on a wooden surface at VALEVRO footwear course.

Part 16: Shoe Making Process - Ballerina Model

16.1. Overview of the Cut Pieces
16.2. Overview of the Skived Pieces
16.3. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers
16.4. Creating the insole pattern
16.5.1. Lasting the Uppers - Part 1
16.5.2. Lasting the Uppers - Part 2
16.6. Sole Application
16.7. Insole Cover Application

Handcrafting a pink metallic leather high heel shoe during the VALEVRO shoemaking course – applying adhesive before attaching the heel.

Part 17: Shoe Making Process - High Heels (Court)

17.1. Overview of the Cut Pieces
17.2. Overview of the Skived Pieces
17.3. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers
17.4. Heel Cover Application
17.5. Creating the Sole Pattern
17.6.1. Lasting the Uppers - Part 1
17.6.2. Lasting the Uppers - Part 2
17.7. Sole Making
17.8. Sole Application
17.9. Heel Application
17.10. Insole Cover Application

Beige leather high-heel sandal crafted by hand, part of the VALEVRO online footwear making course.

Part 18: Shoe Making Process - Sandals

18.1. Overview of the Cut Pieces
18.2. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers
18.3. Preparing the bottoms
18.4. Lasting the uppers
18.5. Sole Application
18.6. Heel Application
18.7. Insole Cover Application

Artisan holding a handmade white sneaker during the shoemaking tutorial by VALEVRO.

Part 19: Shoe Making Process - Sneakers

19.1. Overview of the Cut Pieces
19.2. Overview of the Skived Pieces
19.3.1. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers part 1
19.3.2. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers part 2
19.4. Creating the insole pattern
19.5.1. Lasting the uppers - Part 1
19.5.2. Lasting the uppers - Part 2
19.6. Sole application
Stitching the sole: demonstration
19.7. Insole Cover Application

Handcrafting a brown leather Stitchdown Boot step by step during the VALEVRO online shoemaking course.

Part 20: Shoe Making Process - Ankle Boots

Recommended Materials for Ankle Boot Uppers
20.1.1. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - part 1
20.1.2. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - part 2
20.2. Creating the insole
20.3.1. Lasting the uppers - Part 1
20.3.2. Lasting the uppers - Part 2
20.4. Midsole application
20.5. Midsole Hand-Stitching
20.6. Sole application and Hand-Stitching

Handcrafted brown leather knee-high boot with side zipper, made in the VALEVRO online shoemaking course.

Part 21: Shoe Making Process - Calf Boots

21.1. Overview of the Cut Pieces
21.2. Overview of the Skived Pieces
21.3.1. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - part 1
21.3.2. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - part 2
21.3.3. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - part 3
21.3.4. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - part 4
21.4.1. Lasting the uppers - Part 1
21.4.2. Lasting the uppers - Part 2
21.4.3. Lasting the uppers - Part 3
21.5. Sole application
21.6. Insole Cover Application

Shoemaker working on a handmade burgundy leather shoe using a last – step-by-step lesson from the VALEVRO shoemaking course.

Dyed Oxford - Shoemaking Course

Oxford Patterns
1. Main materials needed
2. Overview of the patterns
3. Overview of the Cut Pieces
4. Overview of the Skived Pieces
5. Dyeing the Pieces
6. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers
7. Lasting the Uppers
8. Adding Shading Effects
9. Sole construction
10. Heel construction
11. Edge Finishing – Smoothing Heel and Sole
12. Edge Finishing – Dyeing and Waxing Heel and Sole
13. Finishing the Bottom of the Sole
14. Finishing the Uppers
15. Shoe Last Removal
16. Insole Cover Application

Blue leather handmade sneaker with white laces and sole – project from the VALEVRO shoemaking course.

High Top Sneakers - Shoemaking Course

High Top Sneakers Patterns
1. Main materials needed
2. Overview of the patterns
3. Overview of the Cut Pieces
4. Overview of the Skived Pieces
5. Dyeing the Pieces
6. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers
7. Creating the insole pattern
8. Lasting the Uppers
9. Adding Shading Effects
10. Sole application
11. Sole stitching
12. Insole Cover Application

Light blue sneaker with labeled parts on a white background

🥾 Monthly Shoe Patterns

MOD14-BOOTS
MOD75-LOAFER
MOD41-SANDALS
MOD77-ENGINEER BOOTS
MOD44-OXFORD
MOD73-DERBY
MOD67-Hiking Boots
MOD5-HIGH-HEELS-10CM
MOD3-Double Monk
MOD54-Toughest Boot in the World
MOD6-Sneakers
MOD66-Moc Shoes