Craft Your Own Leather Sandals: Step-by-Step DIY Guide

Welcome to 21Grams Leather Goods! In this video, we take you through the complete process of handcrafting your own pair of leather sandals using the finest materials. Learn the techniques and skills needed to create beautiful, durable sandals tailored to your feet.
🔹 *Intro:*
Discover the art of making leather sandals from scratch. We'll show you every step, from selecting the right materials to the final touches.
🔹 *Materials Used:*
- 8-9oz natural vegetable tanned leather for the upper layer
- Black 4-5oz vegetable tanned leather for the mid-layer
- Quality tools from Weaver Leather Supply and more
🔹 *Step-by-Step Breakdown:*
0:10 - All materials provided by Leather Company (details in description)
0:51 - Using black 4-5oz vegetable tanned leather for the mid-layer
1:23 - Rough cutting the sandal layers for uniform final shaping
1:54 - Creating the strap shape and layering for strength and aesthetics
3:31 - Gluing and bonding layers for the straps
4:51 - Stitch line creation with a compass
5:49 - Speeding up hand stitching with a threading technique
6:21 - Flattening stitches with a roller
6:43 - Investing in quality edge bevelers for perfect edges
7:20 - Sanding and polishing strap edges for comfort
7:55 - Using a fingernail file for hard-to-reach corners
8:58 - Sizing and punching holes for the toe separator rope
9:14 - Ensuring flush knot placement in the sandal layers
9:30 - Cutting straps to fit your feet
10:21 - Using a French skiver to thin out strap folds
10:52 - Sewing straps to the first layer
13:14 - Gluing up the remaining sandal layers
13:42 - Aligning toe strap holes for each layer
14:33 - Roughing up the bottom layer for a strong bond with the rubber sole
15:03 - Final shaping of the sandals for uniform layers
16:12 - Creating an outside stitch line
16:50 - Using two-prong stitching punches for curved shapes
17:50 - Flattening stitch lines with a smooth-headed hammer
18:29 - Tracing and punching holes in the rubber soles
19:12 - Applying contact cement for a strong leather-rubber bond
20:00 - Allowing sandals to bond overnight for best results
21:30 - Using higher number edge bevelers for thicker sandals
22:42 - Sealing edges with beeswax for waterproofing
23:15 - Polishing the sandals with a wax-based leather balm
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