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Professional Online Shoemaking Course

Go from beginner to shoemaker with step-by-step lessons that guide you through the entire shoemaking process—from design to finished pair.

✔ Create patterns for 9 iconic shoe styles: Oxford, Derby, Loafers, High Heels, Sneakers, Sandals, Ballerinas, Ankle Boots & Calf Boots

✔ Next, you'll move to shoemaking itself using your patterns

✔ Apply professional finishing techniques used by expert shoemakers

✔ You'll receive Essential materials and tools to build your first shoes

Online Shoemaking Course

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What You'll Learn & how it benefits you:

Our Patternmaking & Shoemaking Course will guide you through everything from creating professional patterns to crafting high-quality shoes—step by step.

✅Detailed patternmaking for 9 iconic shoe styles: Oxford, Derby, Loafers, High Heels, Sneakers, Sandals, Ballerinas, Ankle Boots, and Calf Boots
✅Step-by-step shoemaking techniques from start to finish
✅Hands-on guidance with lifetime access to course updates
✅Learn, create, and turn your skills into a profitable shoemaking career.

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What’s Included in the Course

When you enroll, you’ll receive everything you need to begin your shoemaking journey:

✅ Access to the full online course (lifetime access)
✅ 9 full shoe projects: patternmaking + shoemaking
✅ A pair of professional shoe lasts (your selected size)
✅ A complete shoemaking tools kit
✅ Essential materials to get started
✅ Lifetime updates to course content
✅ Support from the VALEVRO team

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Why Choose Valevro?

At VALEVRO, we don’t just teach—you create. Our course was built with aspiring artisans and future footwear designers in mind.

Unlike other courses, ours is focused on empowering you with repeatable, professional-level techniques that will last a lifetime.

Our students say it better!

Excellent 4.9/5

From Zero Experience to My First Pair

I had zero experience, but I made my first pair of loafers within a few days. The lessons are super clear and overall the course is easy to lear... Read More

I had zero experience, but I made my first pair of loafers within a few days. The lessons are super clear and overall the course is easy to learn

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Anna T., USA

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Confidence to Create My Own Styles

Loved getting my toolkit in the mail! Everything is so well explained, and now I feel confident to design and make my own shoes styles.

Jake M., UK

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A to Z Learning

It’s the most complete shoemaking course I’ve found. It truly takes you from A to Z.

Louise, Germany

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Worth It!

I hesitated at first, but this course turned out to be one of the best investments I’ve made. I’m finally creating shoes I’m truly proud of.

Jake, USA

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Outstanding Quality

From the video quality to the explanations, everything is done professionally. I never felt lost, and I learned more than I expected.

Elena R., Canada

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Powerful Patterns Lessons

The patternmaking lessons were my favorite part! They're not just technical—they’re exciting, easy to follow, and packed with knowledge. I feel ... Read More

The patternmaking lessons were my favorite part! They're not just technical—they’re exciting, easy to follow, and packed with knowledge. I feel like I unlocked a whole new skillset I never thought I’d master.

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Isabelle, France

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Professional Results

Even though I’m a beginner, the shoes I created look and feel professional. I never imagined I could make something of this quality without atte... Read More

Even though I’m a beginner, the shoes I created look and feel professional. I never imagined I could make something of this quality without attending an in-person school.

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Nina B, Spain

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So Rewarding

Seeing my finished pair of boots was one of the most rewarding moments. I’ve done online courses before, but none gave me the same sense of acco... Read More

Seeing my finished pair of boots was one of the most rewarding moments. I’ve done online courses before, but none gave me the same sense of accomplishment as this one.

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Tomas, USA

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course Curriculum

Patternmaking course Curriculum

START HERE - READ ME

📄Thank You for Enrolling – Let’s Get Started! 👞✨
📄Your Course & Tool Kits
📄 📩 Contact me

Introductions

▷ About me
📄Basic Knowledge About Shoes

Pattern Making Tools

▷ Needed tools for Pattern Making

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

👉 Continue reading the full curriculum here

Shoemaking course Curriculum

START HERE - READ ME

📄Thank You for Enrolling – Let’s Get Started! 👞✨
📄Your Course & Tool Kits
📄 📩 Contact me

Introductions

▷ About me
📄Basic Knowledge About Shoes

Part 1: Material Consumption

▷ 1.1. Estimating Material Consumption

Part 2: Cutting and Skiving Leather

▷ 2.1.1. Basics of Leather Cutting

▷ 2.1.2. Basics of Lining Cutting

▷ 2.1.3. Basics of Reinforcements Cutting

▷ 2.2. Basics of Edge Skiving

Part 3: Shoe Making Process - Derby Model

▷ 3.1. Overview of the Cut Pieces

▷ 3.2. Overview of the Skived Pieces

▷ 3.3. Basics of Shoemaking Stitching

▷ 3.4.1. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - Part 1

▷ 3.4.2. Assembling and Sewing the Uppers - Part 2

▷ 3.5.1. Lasting the Uppers - Part 1

▷ 3.5.2. Lasting the Uppers - Part 2

▷ 3.5.3. Lasting the Uppers - Part 3

▷ 3.6.1. Sole construction - Part 1

▷ 3.6.2. Sole construction - Part 2

▷ 3.7.1. Heel construction - Part 1

▷ 3.7.2. Heel construction - Part 2

▷ 3.8. Heel and Sole Edge Finishing

▷ 3.9. Shoe Last Removal

▷ 3.10. Insole Cover Application

▷ 3.11. Finishing

👉 Continue reading the full curriculum here

Patternmaking & Shoemaking course Curriculum

START HERE - READ ME

📄Thank You for Enrolling – Let’s Get Started! 👞✨
📄Your Course & Tool Kits
📄 📩 Contact me

Introductions

▷ About me
📄Basic Knowledge About Shoes

Pattern Making Tools

▷ Needed tools for Pattern Making

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

👉 Continue reading the full curriculum here

Frequently Asked Questions 🤔

Find answers below! If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out at office@valevro.com😊

🧐Are these online courses or just instructional videos?

These are comprehensive online courses with detailed, step-by-step video lessons. Each course offers a structured learning experience, and all lessons are pre-recorded. This allows you to learn at your own pace, accessing the material online whenever it suits you.

🏆Do I need any prior experience to join the course?

No! Each course is designed for beginners and experienced makers alike. You’ll learn everything step by step - from scratch.

✍️What will I learn in the Patternmaking course?

You’ll learn how to create patterns for 9 essential shoe models. Mastering these 9 models will give you the foundational knowledge to create patterns for any shoe style and apply your skills to endless design possibilities.

👞 What will I learn in the Shoemaking course?

Learn how to craft shoes from start to finish. By the end, you'll have the knowledge and skills to bring any shoe model to life.

👟 What will I learn in the Patternmaking & Shoemaking course?

In the Patternmaking & Shoemaking course, you'll gain a full understanding of both patternmaking and shoemaking. You'll learn how to design patterns for any shoe and bring them to life with your own hands in the workshop.

✏️Do I need special software to create shoe patterns?

No, you won’t need any software! The course is designed to teach hand pattern-making techniques, so you can easily create patterns using just basic tools like a ruler, pencil, craft knife, and others.

🛠️What materials and tools do I need?

Easy to Start – Each course includes free essential tools and materials delivered right to your door, so you can get started immediately!

⏳How long does the course take to complete?

The full course - Patternmaking and Shoemaking Course- is estimated to be completed in about 3 months with 1 hour and 30 minutes of learning per day. However, you can go at your own pace, so feel free to take more or less time based on your schedule and learning preferences.

🔑Do I get lifetime access to the course?

Yes! Once you enroll, you’ll have lifetime access to all lessons, including future updates.

💬Will I get support if I have questions during the course?

Yes! You're always welcome. You'll have access to support via email for any questions you have along the way. I’ll be with you every step of the way until you fully understand everything.

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