YouTube: Drafting A Gusseted Tongue

YouTube: Drafting A Gusseted Tongue

In this video, I walk step-by-step through how to draft, cut, and stitch a full gusseted tongue for boots. A few fellow bootmakers asked how I approach this pattern detail, which blocks out water, dirt, and dust along the eyeline.

Whether you are building rugged work boots or refining your patternmaking skills, this walkthrough breaks down every step to get a clean fold without bulk.

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