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shoerepairer · 28th June 2008, 08:54

I have done this before, the customer brought a long necklace & I fitted this to the boots.
Rather than stitching it straight to the upper I made a couple of little loops of leather each end, to add to the detailing & to allow the chain to be removed/replace easier.

I have also stitched key chains onto footwear for a slightly heavier look. Ask your local shoe repairer if he could do it for you. failing that stitch them on your self use a pair of pliers to hold the needle, but hold it close to its tip as you pass it through the leather this will stop it bending!

Lee

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shoerepairer I'm a Bronze Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: England Age: 39 I am Male Posts: 81 Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts My Mood: Rep Power: 1	Re: Attaching chains to shoes I have done this before, the customer brought a long necklace & I fitted this to the boots. Rather than stitching it straight to the upper I made a couple of little loops of leather each end, to add to the detailing & to allow the chain to be removed/replace easier. I have also stitched key chains onto footwear for a slightly heavier look. Ask your local shoe repairer if he could do it for you. failing that stitch them on your self use a pair of pliers to hold the needle, but hold it close to its tip as you pass it through the leather this will stop it bending! Lee __________________ Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it.