Contents

Volume I in English – planned release summer 2023

Volume I in German – was published in October 2022 and is available immediately in the Shop.

• Setting up a workplace for uppermaking
• Dress code
• Design
• Tools and aids for patternmaking
• Geometric system
• Different last copying methods
• Standard forme and detailed patterns
• Effects of thick inserts, upper padding and orthopedic counters
• Different shoe cuts
• And much more

Comprehensive but easy to understand, Volume I explains in detail patternmaking and design of uppers comprising 300 pages in A4 format with 400 photos, 200 drawings and 44 illustrations from historical technical books. With additional information on tools and many tips on special features for orthopedic fittings and execution of bespoke shoemaking.

Subject to change

Volume II in English – planned release in spring 2024

Volume II in German – planned publication in autumn 2023

• Tanning – by Marc Lahnstein, Master Leather Technologist (LGR)
• Leather technology
• Cordovan with tips for further processing
• Synthetic materials
• Vegan materials
• Upcycling
• Padding materials
• Knife sharpening
• Clicking
• Skiving machine and bevelled edges
• And much more

Subject to change

Volume III in English – planned release in autumn 2024

Volume III in German – planned release in summer 2024

• Edge treatment (folding, beading, piping, binding)
• Sewing machines, needles and threads
• Closures (eyelets, hooks, velcro, zippers, etc.)
• Decorative perforations

Specifically for Orthopedic Shoe Technology:

• Uppers for diabetics, rigid rocker shoes, ankle foot orthosis fitting, severe edema

Especially for bespoke shoemaking:

• One piece & whole cut, single & double monks, loafers, pumps
• And much more

Subjekt to change