A little more progress on the NB 997 SOA Inspired Nike Air Max 1’s using the acrylic pattern from Sneaker Crafted and different shades of suedes from A&A Crack & Sons.
I also cut the correct white nubuck decorative panel this time.
I’m adding a navy suede backing to the swoosh. At the moment it works out as a 3mm border, but I might reduce this to 2mm. With a bit of edge tidying, a few more panels, and a bit of reinforcement I should be good to go.
Nearly complete with all of the external panels. Just the mesh and tongue tag to cut before I move on to the internal linings and padding. I also have to figure out what size navy border looks best behind the white nubuck swoosh. What do you think, thin or fat?
Usually, the top of the Air Max 1 tongue panel is all one piece, I’m going to split it between off-white and bubble gum pink. This will be topped off with an embossed white nubuck tongue tag.
I also ran into a thread issue. I can’t source a heavy-duty thread to match the cool mint suede colour, so will have to figure that one out… If anyone knows of heavy-duty thread suppliers let me know.
I promise I’ll be switching on the sewing machine soon. I can piece together the tongue as most of the stitching on that is internal. Also, the thread colour doesn’t really matter.
I’m very open to partnerships, so if you are a supplier of shoemaking tools, materials, or products and would like to partner up to promote them through our various social channels, feel free to get in touch.
A Little More Progress
A little more progress on the NB 997 SOA Inspired Nike Air Max 1’s using the acrylic pattern from Sneaker Crafted and different shades of suedes from A&A Crack & Sons.
I also cut the correct white nubuck decorative panel this time.
I’m adding a navy suede backing to the swoosh. At the moment it works out as a 3mm border, but I might reduce this to 2mm. With a bit of edge tidying, a few more panels, and a bit of reinforcement I should be good to go.
External Panels Nearly Complete
Nearly complete with all of the external panels. Just the mesh and tongue tag to cut before I move on to the internal linings and padding. I also have to figure out what size navy border looks best behind the white nubuck swoosh. What do you think, thin or fat?
Usually, the top of the Air Max 1 tongue panel is all one piece, I’m going to split it between off-white and bubble gum pink. This will be topped off with an embossed white nubuck tongue tag.
I also ran into a thread issue. I can’t source a heavy-duty thread to match the cool mint suede colour, so will have to figure that one out… If anyone knows of heavy-duty thread suppliers let me know.
I promise I’ll be switching on the sewing machine soon. I can piece together the tongue as most of the stitching on that is internal. Also, the thread colour doesn’t really matter.
Partnerships
I’m very open to partnerships, so if you are a supplier of shoemaking tools, materials, or products and would like to partner up to promote them through our various social channels, feel free to get in touch.
email: partnerships@somy.ie
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