How to make Stiffener Patterns - Part 1 of 3

Making a Pattern for a Long Stiffener to go in a Shoe or Boot
Why Design Stiffeners on the Last?
The Stiffener in the back part of a shoe, although hidden from sight, is an essential part of the fit and function.

A well designed Stiffener can make the difference between a successful fit and a poor fitting shoe.

Long Stiffeners give extra support, help hold the foot in the shoe and prevent slip-on shoes from gaping at the quarters.

The Long Stiffener pattern can be cut down to make the pattern for a Mid-waist or a Short Stiffener.

Knowing how and where to skive the leather Stiffener if the final part of this skill set.

00:43 - Using a Standard Pattern to start
01:59 - Practicing with a Knife as for a Clicking Knife
03:04 - The Three Lengths of Stiffeners and Why
03:54 - The Length Parametres, Lateral and Medial
04:51 - The Back Height Parametres
07:48 - The Heights under the Lateral and Medial Ankle Bones
10:39 - Cutting to Fit the Stitching of the Upper
11:11 - Final Top-Line of Stiffener on Last

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