Fit Like a Glove: How to Measure & Pattern Cowboy Boot Tops That Actually Feel Good

Instructor: Angie Shaw
Course Length: 30 minutes | Lessons: 12
Skill Level: Advanced

Fit is everything when it comes to cowboy boots.
In this class, Angie Shaw walks you step by step through the exact process of taking accurate boot measurements and turning them into a custom boot top pattern. Whether you’re looking to offer custom boots to clients or want to improve your own bootmaking skills, this course gives you the foundation for creating boots that fit like they should—comfortable, durable, and ready to last.

With clear instruction and pro tips from an experienced bootmaker, you’ll leave with the confidence to measure correctly and pattern boots with precision.

What You’ll Learn:

• The essential measurements every bootmaker must know
• How to record notes and ask the right client questions
• Step-by-step guide to building a custom boot top pattern
• Pro tips for ensuring accuracy and fit
• A repeatable process you can use for every pair of boots

Inside the Course:

• Supplies list + measurement guide
• Where and how to measure for cowboy boots
• Translating measurements into a boot top pattern
• Patterning demo + custom boot top guide
• Project share + community support

Included with Membership:
✅ 140+ professionally filmed courses
✅ Downloadable patterns & checklists
✅ Monthly live Q&As with expert instructors
✅ Supportive artisan community
✅ Ongoing new course drops

About the Instructor:
Angie Shaw has nearly 20 years of experience in the leather industry and is a skilled stitcher at Burns Boots in Salina, Utah. Since apprenticing with Shane Deeter in 2019, Angie has specialized in the art of custom bootmaking, where precision and craftsmanship meet tradition. As shop foreman, she oversees production while continuing to refine her own skills and mentor others. Outside the workshop, Angie enjoys life with her partner of 20 years and their three boys, always finding new ways to create and connect.