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The Shoemakers Guild isa completely online "shoe school." You can learn the reliable techniques of So Tsuchiya, who has a proven track record in the World Shoemakers Championships.
You can learn through video materials

For a monthly fee of 3,000 yen (pre-release price), you can learn shoemaking anywhere, anytime. With chat support and a rank certification system based on your level of proficiency,
Even those with no experience can master shoemaking without getting discouraged.
To suit your lifestyle,
Why not have fun while honing skills that will last you a lifetime?

You can learn technology online

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Reasons

1.

Get a "front seat" to the professional's hands. You can watch the fine movements of the hands that are hard to see in the classroom as many times as you like with "Guild Members Unlimited Videos."
If you want to see more details, you can zoom in and play in slow motion.

2.

Learn anywhere, anywhere
Your living room between housework or the train on your way to work can become your own private shoe class.
Of course, participants from both Japan and overseas are welcome!
Any questions can be answered through chat, so you don't have to wait until the next class day.

3.

Step-by-step design allows you to learn step by step
After joining, you will be graded as a beginner, intermediate, advanced or Meister depending on your experience level. The intermediate hand-sewn (derby edition) does not require a sewing machine. It is designed to be sewn by hand with peace of mind. The beginner edition also provides patterns with a wide range of sizes. It is designed in a step-by-step format that is safe for those with no experience!

the teaching materials *As of pre-release

Shoe Makers Guild offers teaching materials divided into beginner, intermediate, advanced, and Meister levels.

[About separately sold content]
Regardless of whether you are a beginner, intermediate, advanced, or Meister user, anyone who purchases the service can view the content.
Example) Even beginners can purchase and view Meister's separately sold content.

Beginner / Beginner

  • Babouche (with pattern): 9 pieces

  • Baby shoes (with patterns): 10 pieces

  • - Sandals (with patterns): 11 pieces total Derby


Coming soon

  • [Leather Basics] Leather characteristics / How to choose / How to buy

Intermediate

  • ​ハンドソーンウェルテッド製法(プレーントゥ・ダービー):全81編​​

02 Knife sharpening
08 Handmade upper
22 Upper back summary
34 Insole processing, scooping needle sharpening
36 Temporary fishing 12 basic points
46 Making the tip of the thread
60 Topstitching and needle sharpening
66 Heel stacking height adjustment
74 Heat Iron Work

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28:09
15:15
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18:37
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02 Knife sharpening
08 Handmade upper
22 Upper back summary
34 Insole processing, scooping needle sharpening
36 Temporary fishing 12 basic points
46 Making the tip of the thread
60 Topstitching and needle sharpening
66 Heel stacking height adjustment
74 Heat Iron Work

Advanced

  • Advanced Pattern Edition (additional charge) Plain Toe Derby Pattern Development: 11 Patterns in Total

Coming soon

  • [Long Pump/Long Wing Edition]

    • How to make wingtips

    • Jagged edge removal

    • Brogging medallion processing

    • (Monthly fee included) * Separate purchase is also planned

  • [Wholecut Beveled Waistline]

  • Whole cut pattern making

  • Beveled waist manufacturing method

  • [Upper skin stitching]

  • Shadow Stitch

  • Skin Stitch

  • Twisted Stitch

  • Right Angle Stitch

  • Triangle Stitch

  • [Patine Edition]

  • Fundamentals and Applications

  • Uchine Straight Tip

  • Plain pumps

  • U-tip loafers

  • double monk strap

  • Long pump or long wing

  • sneakers

  • Chukka boots

  • Short boots (lace-up)

  • Side gore boots

  • Half-bag moccasin Wallabee boots

  • Side zipper long boots

Viewing precautions

*Disclaimer: The information provided is a tentative schedule only. Please note that the release date and release method (whether it will be included in the monthly fee or sold separately) may be subject to change at the last minute.

◆Concept of grades and content viewing permissions The content that can be viewed is divided according to the user's grade: beginner/intermediate/advanced/Meister.
Example: Beginners cannot view intermediate content. Advanced users can view beginner/intermediate/advanced content, but cannot view Meister content.

[About separately sold content]
Regardless of whether you are a beginner, intermediate, advanced, or Meister user, anyone who purchases the service can view the content.
Example) Even beginners can purchase and view Meister's separately sold content.

[About separately sold content]
Regardless of whether you are a beginner, intermediate, advanced, or Meister user, anyone who purchases the service can view the content.
Example) Even beginners can purchase and view Meister's separately sold content.

Price *As of pre-release

  • Monthly fee: 3,000 yen

  • Contract: Cancel anytime, no joining fee

  • We also offer long-term contract courses and separately sold content for deeper learning.

 

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TEL: 042-843-0687

〒185-0034

Hikaricho, Kokubunji City, Tokyo

1-26-32

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