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Shifter Boots by Fiero Thomas

Started on	: 11-11-2007 04:01 PM
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03-03-2009 12:59 PM

Click Here to visit Fiero Thomas's HomePage

Here is a set going out

Thank You for your order

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03-03-2009 02:29 PM

Thomas I can't believe you're already up and running on your feet again... !!

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03-05-2009 08:16 PM

Thanks Tom I recieved them today.Like I said I love your quality.Leaving feedback of 100%

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03-05-2009 09:05 PM

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Thomas, did you ever do Microsuede/Microfiber (known by many brand names as well) shifter boots?

How did they turn out? Do you have pics? Which material did you use?

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03-05-2009 09:45 PM

Boots look great!
Is it possible to make the manual shifter boots with the e-brake style stitching? Just a little more contrast if a different color thread is used. I'd be interested if so. Thanks!

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04-21-2009 09:08 PM

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07-13-2009 05:55 PM

Heres a boot on its way to its new owner

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07-25-2009 05:31 PM

Here is a black on black going to its new owner. He did something cool for me so I made this one in Faux Leather for him. Nice and soft.

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07-25-2009 07:47 PM

Here is a set of short shifter boots that are going out to a great customer. These and now patterened and you roll the inside up and down to match the heigh of your shifter

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07-29-2009 02:11 PM

Thomas,

I got my boot today. Your work makes the factory look like an amateur did it!

Great stuff!

Many thanks,

Will

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08-01-2009 06:42 PM

Here is a set of faux leather with blue top stitching going out

At this point I have a TON of faux leather and will let them go for 25 per boot and 35.00 for the e-break and 50.00 for the combo.

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08-01-2009 09:46 PM

Thomas, If I were to send you the shift boot out of my 92 Lumina Z34 5 speed, would you be able to pattern it and make a new one out of the black faux leather?

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08-01-2009 09:54 PM

Ya I can give it a shot. Mail it up to me and let me see what I can do for you. Im sure I can come up with something. Let me know if you need my address again.

Tom

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08-07-2009 12:19 AM

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08-21-2009 12:59 PM

I should be heading up to fierorama so what ever you need I can have there for you.

Tom

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09-25-2009 06:34 PM

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09-25-2009 08:02 PM

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PM sent

RIght back at ya!!!

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10-02-2009 04:26 PM

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Just received mine, very nice I recommend one to everybody..

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11-06-2009 11:51 AM

todaledo bumparo

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01-04-2010 10:45 AM

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01-06-2010 07:17 PM

PM returned and we got a carbon fiber set going out soon

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01-10-2010 04:22 PM

Here is a set on its way out the door.

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01-29-2010 09:26 PM

PM sent, beautiful stuff.

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01-30-2010 12:07 PM

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02-26-2010 12:55 PM

Just wondering if you have any black suede type material? I have one of your snake skin boots and its great

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02-26-2010 04:49 PM

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Originally posted by Fiero Thomas:

Ever done interior door panels? This stuff would look mighty sexy on the inside of my doors.

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02-26-2010 06:58 PM

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Originally posted by doublec4:

Just wondering if you have any black suede type material? I have one of your snake skin boots and its great

I am sure that I can get black suede but I dont think that it would hold up as boots very well. To thin.

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02-26-2010 07:00 PM

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Originally posted by dn69141:

Ever done interior door panels? This stuff would look mighty sexy on the inside of my doors.

I am sure that I can do this on the lower part of the door. Not sure about the top part. Might look pretty cool

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02-28-2010 11:24 AM

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HI Tom
Any updates or eye candy for me to drool over yet?
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02-28-2010 12:22 PM

I have boots for you still need to do the rest.

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03-01-2010 09:18 PM

These are nice! Need to order one soon with visors.

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03-10-2010 08:40 PM

Hi Thomas,

How do you do the parallel stitching? Do you have a special sewing machine for that?

Also, have you tried microsuede yet? If yes, could you post pictures?

Could you make a set for Rodney Dickmans "Competition short throw shifter"?

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03-10-2010 09:20 PM

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Originally posted by Austrian Import:

Hi Thomas,

How do you do the parallel stitching? Do you have a special sewing machine for that?

Also, have you tried microsuede yet? If yes, could you post pictures?

Could you make a set for Rodney Dickmans "Competition short throw shifter"?

I do each line one at a time. the bend at the end of out boots make it imposable to you a double needle. would be nice though.

I have some suede here I need to try it but I dont think that it will hold up. I do make short shifter boots as well.

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03-12-2010 06:58 PM

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I have some suede here I need to try it but I dont think that it will hold up. I do make short shifter boots as well.

Tom

How do you get the spacing to stay even? (I'm asking for other projects, not necessarily shifter boots)

I didn't mean "real" suede. I was hoping for things such as Microsuede, or Ultrasuede.

A good definition for the material is:

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see: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-microsuede.htm
Microsuede, or microfiber, is a man made fiber. It is a knit blend that is made from very fine fibers that can sometimes be a hundred times finer than human hair. These delicate fibers are tightly woven together to create a dense fabric that has many of the came qualities as suede leather. However, it is generally much easier to clean than real suede and is usually much softer, as well. It is often used on furniture because it is very resistant to dirt and can be very durable.

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see: www.wikipedia.com
Ultrasuede is a synthetic fabric invented in 1970 by Dr. Miyoshi Okamoto, a scientist working for Toray Industries. It was the world's first ultra-microfiber. Fabric content is 100% polyester. Ultrasuede feels like natural suede, but it is resistant to stains and discolouration; it can be washed in a washing machine. It is a woven fabric, but resists pulling or fraying because it is combined with a polyurethane foam in a non-woven structure. The fabric is multifunctional: it is used in fashion, interior decorating, automotive and other vehicle upholstery, and industrial applications, such as protective fabric for electronic equipment. It is also a very popular fabric in the manufacture of footbags (also known as hacky sacks).

Oh, I like this part of the care instructions

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... You can use most polyester cleaners on microsuede. Rubbing alcohol or clear alcohols, such as vodka, can be used. ..

"Noo, ossifer, I wasn't drinkin'. I was just cleaning my upholstery... "

Back to seriousness now.

See:
http://www.fabric.com/home-...bric-microsuede.aspx

http://reviews.ebay.com/MIC...idZ10000000001282536

http://www.denverfabrics.co...ltrasuede-fabric.htm

Thomas, I know some companies, such as www.denverfabrics.com offer free sample materials. Maybe try it out on that and see how well it holds up. What do you think?

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04-10-2010 11:15 PM

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Hi Tom...PM send and a friendly bump.

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04-11-2010 02:46 PM

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Hi Tom...PM send and a friendly bump.

Tom

Thank you sir. I will get back to you on that PM that is a good question.

Latest custom short shifter going on

The Green is giving away another one I am working on today.

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05-13-2010 02:54 PM

working on boots today. Here is a CF set with blue on them.

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06-21-2010 02:21 PM

Workinmg on some boots today. Here is what I came up with for a customer. I have figured out the Top stitch deal so we can now do that on the shifter boots.

This is going with the blood red visors. I messed ont up so I need to make another and the order is done

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