An Inside Look at the John Lobb Factory: The Making of a Perfect Pair (2) | JOHN LOBB
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An Inside Look at the John Lobb Factory: The Making of a Perfect Pair (2) | JOHN LOBB

A specification sheet detailing where to apply color on each part. This is from "JOHN LOBB 2013".
Moving to the section responsible for the crucial process of preparing cut leather for stitching.
"Edge staining" to color the cut edges of the leather.
"Stitch marking" to create guide points for joining leather pieces.
Coloring the buckle holes on the "Philip II Double Buckle".
Leather for the tongue of Oxfords, other than black, is treated with the final cream at this stage.
Such meticulousness is characteristic of John Lobb.
The die-cut for the saddle on the vamp of the "Lopez" loafer.
The die for the medallion on the toe.
The factory is quieter and more orderly than one might imagine.
"Skiving" to thin the leather where pieces will be joined, preventing thickness.
The reverse side of the leather.
The grain side of the leather.
Hand-cutting the clicking pattern for current models.
The stitching section, where leather parts are sewn together according to the instructions to form the shoe's upper.
Work is done in pairs.
Inspection of the formed uppers.
Eyelets are marked for each pair according to a setting chart.
Apparently, some craftsmen used to do this without marks.
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John Lobb Factory: A Complete Report on How the Finest Shoes Are Made (Part 2) | JOHN LOBB

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