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Making a mock up is a great way of checking if the lasts you’re using will help achieve making shoes that properly fit you.
In this tutorial, I’ll be making a mock up for a ballerina flat, but you can do this with any style of shoe! Just note that you will need to use the appropriate last and pattern ;) Just one thing to point out before I continue, I’m creating a mock up for just one shoe and I won’t be adding any lining to my upper, as it’s just a mock up, It can be pretty rough!
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Step by step process:
1. Trace your pattern on your material of choice and cut out.
2. Stitch together the back seam 5mm away from the edge and open up using the glue and spatula.
3. Tape the insole to the bottom of the last then place the upper over the last.
4. Flip the last upside down and add a spatula width of glue round the edge of the bottom of the insole as well as round the inside edge of the upper. Leave to dry for a few mins.
5. Flip the last back over and last the upper by stretching the leather over the edges, securing it to the bottom of the insole.
6. Remove any tape and add the stiffeners over the top of the upper using a little heat.
7. Remove the last and insert the foam.
Et voila! You can try the mock up to see if your last fits. If you find that your mock up does not fit you properly, you may need to consider changing the size of your lasts or making adjustments to the lasts that you have.
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Happy Shoemaking Amanda xx
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