How handcrafted shoes and bags are created

Handcrafted fashion accessories are distinguished from others by the materials that are used and the craftsmanship behind them.
The craftsman of shoes and bags creates unique pieces by taking periods of time to make them.

How to make handmade bags and shoes

The market demand for handmade accessories such as handbags and shoes is increasing. The craft of the Italian shoemaker, today, is facilitated by new technologies that contribute to the automation of the production process by decreasing the time frame. However, the work done by the craftsman remains fundamental because it is synonymous with quality.
The making of a handcrafted bag or shoe can take hours and hours of work.
Handcrafted shoes and handbags are born from a first stage, namely that of design choice; you first draw what you want to create, thus the prototype of the shoe or bag.

Only after deciding on the type of shoe to be made is the choice of materials made.

Finally the actual production begins.

The last stages are those of stitching, finishing and, polishing, and these are the ones that allow the handcrafted shoe and bag to stand out from the others.

How handcrafted bags are created

A handcrafted bag has two elements that, regardless of workmanship, distinguish it from others: design and attention to detail.

To make a handcrafted bag, it is necessary to create a model, that is, the prototype.

Then the selected leather is cut, resulting in processing, using great care and attention if working with delicate materials.

Fabrics for the interior, such as linings, are then chosen, as well as those for upholstery, trim, and any accessories and applications to be applied to the bag. The assembly is done manually and with great care to ensure that the handcrafted item will last as long as possible.

The birth of handcrafted shoes

The making of handcrafted shoes begins with the birth of a mold for each piece of the shoe to be created. The model of the shoe is drawn and a mold is created, initially made only by hand. 

Important operation is the cutting of the material with which to make the various pieces, then the choice and selection of the one most suitable for the shoe one has in mind to make. 

Two needles are usually used for stitching the leather.

During the hemming stage the inner lining is joined to the outer lining.

At the fitting stage, the upper is attached to the sole and then placed on the last and secured with professional glue.

Next comes the grinding and gluing stage of bonding the sole to the shoe. 

Then the part underneath is sanded and, through a shoe grinder and glue, the sole is applied. These parts come together after being pressed together. 
The sole, then, is sewn to the upper. This step makes a more durable shoe.

The Made in Italy materials in shoes

Made in Italy handcrafted shoes have an important feature: in them, great attention to detail is visible. This means that they enhance details such as stitching, applications or first-rate materials.

The sole of handcrafted shoes, for example, can be made from leather, hides or synthetic materials. The quality of the sole of shoes is another element to pay attention to and is closely related to flexibility, movement and "protection" from external agents, the sole being the part in direct contact with the ground. 
The heels of handcrafted shoes, on the other hand, can be made of different materials, depending on the type of shoe and the occasions on which it is worn. These can be leather, cardboard, molded plastic or made of other materials.

The upper, that is, the upper part of the shoe, can also be made from different materials such as, for example, molded leather.

Handcrafted shoes and bags by Campese Shoes

Campese Shoes handcrafted shoes and bags in genuine leather promoting an original, comfortable, unique look. A made in Italy style that we find, for example, in the laminated sandals characterized by leather uppers covered in glitter.

The same style we find in men's footwear such as the leather Oxford shoes with leather soles, for excellent fit and classic style.

The attention to the elements in this leather bag defines the importance our company places on details and craftsmanship made in Italy.