Apr. 05, 2017 | Posted in Senza categoria , Student Reporter | Tags:Lara Blevi, ShoemakingReporter: | Course: Shoemaking

Shoe Making 23-One Year Course 2016

This week passed in the blink of an eye. Before we all knew it the week was over! On Thursday was Birthday and the class held a wonderful surprise party for me with a beautiful cake (made by Joanne of course), champagne, sushi and bubble tea. It was so special. For the evening we had cocktails at a secret bar in Florence and then had a dinner party with EVERYONE at Gesto. It was such a great day.

On the Wednesday I also did a fun costume shoot for a costume and events company here in Florence. I was the scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz. It was lots and lots of fun.

Other that all the distractions during the week I managed to complete the Blake stitching on my brother’s shoes.

Here, Angelo is busy explaining to me how the Blake stitching is done.

For the Blake stitching, actual bore hair is used as needles. This is because they are very flexible and has a small little point that it used to hook the thread while pulling it through the hole.

Even though the process can be quite tricky, especially once you get to the toe of the shoe, I managed to finish mine very quickly. I think it is probably because I have very small hands and the shoe that I am working on is a size 43.

My outfit and makeup for the shoot that I did on Wednesday. We did the shoot at a gorgeous castle in Scandicci, Florence.

The stunning cake that Jo baked for my birthday on Thursday.

My friend, Ariana, and me at the secret bar in Santo Spirito.