Description
Hand lasting operators shape and secure linings and uppers over the last by hand. They pull the forepart, the waist and the seat of the upper over the last using hand tools with the aim of obtaining the final shape of the footwear model. They start by pulling the front part edges of the upper over the last, and pressing the waist and the seat. They then flatten the wiped edges, cut excess box toe and lining and use stitching or cementing to fix the shape.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
assembling processes and techniques for cemented footwear constructionfootwear bottoms pre-assemblyfootwear componentsfootwear manufacturing technologyfootwear uppers pre-assemblyfootwear qualityfootwear materialsfootwear equipmentsfootwear machineryassembling processes and techniques for goodyear footwear constructionassembling processes and techniques for california footwear construction
Practical Skills
apply stitching techniquesapply footwear finishing techniquesuse tools for shoe repairapply basic rules of maintenance to leather goods and footwear machineryapply machine cutting techniques for footwear and leather goodsapply assembling techniques for cemented footwear constructionapply pre-stitching techniquesoperate automatic cutting systems for footwear and leather goodscut footwear uppersmaintain footwear assembling equipmentuse hand toolsmaintain edged hand toolsapply footwear bottoms pre-assembling techniquesapply footwear uppers pre-assembling techniques