Today is sewing day, I’m finally starting the assembly, but before I turn on the Jack S5 post-bed machine I will be embossing the heel and punching all of the eyelet holes.
I spent last night skiving the necessary edges, cutting out the white nubuck swooshes and chelsea blue suede backings. I also cut out and prepared the white mesh apron.
So far away from being perfect, or even decent for that matter, but I’m beyond proud of what I achieved with my very first attempt at sewing an upper together, and only second time using the post-bed machine.
Day 01 Progress
Loads of learnings were made on this trial run. I’ve never done anything like this before, so these learnings might have been glaringly obvious to those more seasoned than myself:
1. Bulk is definitely an issue with the white nubuck swoosh, even when edges have been skived and hammered…. Might have to switch up the material or change up the design a little to accommodate for this.
2. Stitching the Nike swoosh on is an absolute nightmare.
3. Stitch holes are extremely visible on the white nubuck.
4. I should have started with the inside swoosh before attempting the one that is most visible. Definitely feels like a rookie mistake.
5. I should have practised a bit more on the machine before sewing the upper… at least I have a load of extra leather for the ‘not’ test pair.
With all that said, I absolutely loved it, and I have an enormous amount of ‘job’ satisfaction with the result. I’m still going to attempt to get this one lasted so I can make some more learnings before attempting a proper pair of custom Nike Air Max 1’s. Cannot wait!
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.
Sewing Day
Today is sewing day, I’m finally starting the assembly, but before I turn on the Jack S5 post-bed machine I will be embossing the heel and punching all of the eyelet holes.
I spent last night skiving the necessary edges, cutting out the white nubuck swooshes and chelsea blue suede backings. I also cut out and prepared the white mesh apron.
How good does that embossed heel look? Punching eyelet holes and embossing heels. Quite a therapeutic process.
Assembling the Nike Air Max 1 upper
So far away from being perfect, or even decent for that matter, but I’m beyond proud of what I achieved with my very first attempt at sewing an upper together, and only second time using the post-bed machine.
Day 01 Progress
Loads of learnings were made on this trial run. I’ve never done anything like this before, so these learnings might have been glaringly obvious to those more seasoned than myself:
1. Bulk is definitely an issue with the white nubuck swoosh, even when edges have been skived and hammered…. Might have to switch up the material or change up the design a little to accommodate for this.
2. Stitching the Nike swoosh on is an absolute nightmare.
3. Stitch holes are extremely visible on the white nubuck.
4. I should have started with the inside swoosh before attempting the one that is most visible. Definitely feels like a rookie mistake.
5. I should have practised a bit more on the machine before sewing the upper… at least I have a load of extra leather for the ‘not’ test pair.
With all that said, I absolutely loved it, and I have an enormous amount of ‘job’ satisfaction with the result. I’m still going to attempt to get this one lasted so I can make some more learnings before attempting a proper pair of custom Nike Air Max 1’s. Cannot wait!
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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