Pattern cutting
Patterns guide the cutting of individual upper and lining pieces, preparing the shapes for the next bench.
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SHOES MAKING · CHENGDU, CHINA
Made by hand.
Step by step.
From the first cut to the finishing touches, follow the hands and techniques behind our footwear.
Real moments from the Janet Shoes workshop.
THE PROCESS, UP CLOSE
Inside the making.
Six short films, from preparing the pieces to the final details. A closer look at the work that brings each style to life.
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Preparing the upper
The cut pieces are matched and positioned, ready to become the shoe’s upper.
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Stitching the pieces
At the sewing machine, the pieces are joined with careful, controlled stitching.
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Shaping on the last
The upper is worked around a shoe last, gradually forming its three-dimensional shape.
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Adding the handwork
Decorative details are placed and secured by hand, giving each design its character.
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The finishing touches
Laces and the final finishing details are arranged by hand before the footwear moves on from the bench.
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HANDS BEHIND EVERY PAIR
The work is in the details.
Cutting, stitching, shaping and finishing each call for a different touch. At every bench, the pieces move a little closer to a finished shoe.
These workshop films feature different styles and stages. Materials, construction and decorative details vary by design.