Happy Feet!: A Guide to Making Quilted Sneakers By Joan Bobchek Radell How to Make Quilted Sneakers By Wade & Andrea Motawi Book reviews

Two Great Books for Quilted Sneaker Makers

Quilted Sneaker Guide Books If you’ve ever admired a pair of quilted sneakers and thought, “I wish I could make those,” you’re in luck. The niche craft of quilted sneaker-making has grown in popularity, and two standout guides—Happy Feet! and How to Make Quilted Sneakers—are […]

Compare Sneaker kits Tandy Leather VS Shoemakers Academy

Tandy Kit VS Shoemakers Academy Kit

Sneaker Kit Face-Off Tandy Leather vs. Shoemakers Academy: Choosing between these two kits comes down to one question: Are you a traditional leather crafter or a DIY shoemaking beginner? Here is how the Tandy Starter Pack stacks up against the Shoemakers Academy DIY Kit. Feature […]

Leather Sneaker Kit

How to make shoes without a sewing machine

Let’s Make Shoes at Home! Without a Sewing Machine Making your own shoes might sound like something only factories can do—but that’s not true. With the right tools and a little patience, you can create shoes at home even if you don’t own a sewing […]

Quilted Sneaker Idea Book How to make quilted sneakers DIY fabric shoes tutorial Sewing your own sneakers

Quilted Sneaker Design Ideas

Let’s Get Creative! Your sneaker is a blank canvas for your creativity. Every part is open to your personal touch. When you craft quilted sneakers, you’re creating something truly special—for yourself, your friends, or your family. Each pair is one of a kind, thoughtfully made […]

Quilted Sneaker Book How to Make Quilted Sneakers Learn How To Make Fun & Fashionable Quilted Sneakers At Home

How to Make Quilted Sneakers

Let’s Make Fun & Functional Sneakers! We’re so glad you’re here. Andrea and I have been working hard to bring you this new book, designed to help you create your own pair of quilted sneakers. While I spend much of my time helping shoe brands […]

Quilted Sneaker eyelet setting kit

Quilted Sneaker Build : How to Set Eyelets

How to Set Eyelets on Your Quilted Sneaker https://vimeo.com/1123363703Today we’re finishing our little holiday shoe project, and the next step is setting the eyelets. These small hardware pieces give your shoe a professional finish and let you lace it up neatly. Here’s a clear, simple […]

How to sole stitch your quilted sneaker

Quilted Sneaker Sole Stitching

Sole Stitching Your Quilted Sneaker Use sole stitching to secure the upper to the outsole. This sewing technique works for quilted and leather sneakers.  You can use this process to attach the upper directly to the rubber outsole, or to secure the upper after it’s […]

shoes tariffs

Trumps Tax On Your Sneakers

Sneaker Tariffs – What You Need to Know Hey folks, it’s Wade—The Shoe Dog. It’s been a while since our last update, but I’m back after spending time in China and Ecuador, and I’ve got some important info for anyone in the shoe industry. Let’s […]