06/11/2026
I get asked quite often how do I turn a pair of poulaines. After all, turning a shoe with such a long, pointed toe seems almost impossible.
And there is a little trick to it.
The secret lies in the construction sequence: the pointed toe is stitched closed only after the shoe has been turned. This means the final stitching has to be done from the outside, working inwards.
A small detail in the making process, but one that makes all the difference.
Some shoemaking techniques are best understood through experience rather than explanation. 😉
