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Leather Footwear Production
Chapter 7: Cut footwear materials
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⚑ What you will be able to do

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • prepare footwear materials using standard patterns ready for cutting operations
  • follow instructions on work tickets or job cards carefully according to your role
  • inspect materials for any defects to ensure they meet production quality standards
  • select and use the right tools, machines, and equipment needed for cutting tasks
  • carry out cutting operations accurately and neatly to meet production requirements
  • report any damaged or faulty work quickly to your supervisor or quality controller

Mastering these skills helps you produce high-quality footwear efficiently and keeps the production process running smoothly.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Prepare and Organize Cutting Tools for Leather Footwear Materials

Leather Technology · Level 6
Leather Footwear Production
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Prepare and organize cutting tools and materials for leather footwear cutting of a formal shoe upper measuring 300mm x 150mm as per the workshop standard.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Clicking knifeUpper leather (full grain)
Skiving knifeLining leather
Sharpening stone
Cutting mat
Tape measure
Masking tape
Silver pencil
French curves set
Shoe hammer
Edge creaser
Personal protective equipment (Closed shoes, Dust coat/overall)
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Clicking knife1 Pc per Candidate
2Skiving knife1 Pc per Candidate
3Sharpening stone1 Pc per 5 Candidates
4Cutting mat1 Pc per Candidate
5Tape measure1 Pc per Candidate
6Masking tape1 Roll per Candidate
7Silver pencil1 Pc per 3 Candidates
8French curves set1 Set per Candidate
9Shoe hammer1 Pc per Candidate
10Edge creaser1 Pc per 3 Candidates
11Personal protective equipment (Closed shoes, Dust coat/overall)1 Set per Candidate
12Upper leather (full grain)2 Sq ft per Candidate
13Lining leather1 Sq ft per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare and Organize Cutting Tools
Wore personal protective equipment (Closed shoes and Dust coat/overall)
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Selected appropriate cutting tools for leather footwear materials (Clicking knife, Skiving knife, Tape measure, French curves)
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Inspected cutting tools for sharpness and damage; sharpened knives using sharpening stone safely
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Prepared cutting surface by placing cutting mat and arranged tools in an accessible manner
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Measured and marked leather and lining materials accurately using tape measure, silver pencil, and French curves
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Applied masking tape on leather to prepare for cutting and reduce material damage
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Ensured all tools and materials were clean and organized before cutting operation
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Sub-Total15
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Cutting tools are prepared and organized correctly; knives are sharp, tools arranged orderly and materials marked accurately to 300mm x 150mm
(Award 5 marks or zero)		5
Sub-Total5
GRAND TOTAL20
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Lay Out Cutting Patterns on Leather for a Formal Shoe Upper

Leather Technology · Level 6
Leather Footwear Production
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Lay out and mark cutting patterns on 2 square feet of full grain leather for a formal shoe upper measuring 320mm length by 120mm width as per the provided last and specifications.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Masking tapeUpper Leather (full grain)
Clicking knifeManilla paper
Tape measureLast (male formal shoe)
Cutting mat
Silver pencil
French curves
Skiving knife
Sharpening stone
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Masking tape1 roll per candidate
2Clicking knife1 per candidate
3Tape measure1 per candidate
4Cutting mat1 per candidate
5Manilla paper2 sheets per candidate
6Silver pencil1 per 3 candidates
7French curves1 set per candidate
8Upper Leather (full grain)2 square feet per candidate
9Last (male formal shoe)1 pair per candidate
10Sharpening stone1 per 10 candidates
11Skiving knife1 per candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: PREPARE AND LAY OUT CUTTING PATTERNS
Wore personal protective equipment: closed shoes and dust coat/overall
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Identified and correctly used pattern cutting tools and materials including masking tape, clicking knife, tape measure, cutting mat, silver pencil and French curves
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Prepared the last by masking ensuring no wrinkles and marked key reference points such as vamp point, counter point, and top of counter point accurately
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Transferred outer forme pattern onto manilla paper accurately using masking tape and clicking knife, ensuring all reference points are clearly marked
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Developed inner forme by transferring outer forme outline onto second manilla paper and extended top of quarter to design closing strap
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Created mean forme by overlapping outer and inner formes, dividing and cutting along mean line accurately
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Traced standard forme from mean forme, added lasting allowances and cut the pattern accurately
(Award 1 mark or zero)		1
Laid out cutting patterns on the leather sheet minimizing waste, identified and avoided defects, and traced patterns with accuracy
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Started cutting from left top corner to right bottom corner using least number of cutting strokes and maintained clean cutting edges
(Award 2 marks or zero)		2
Sub-Total15
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Cut leather patterns measuring 320mm length by 120mm width with correct shape and allowance, free from defects and accurate marking
(Award 5 marks or zero)		5
Patterns free from wrinkles and distortions, edges cut cleanly and neatly, patterns laid out to minimize leather wastage
(Award 3 marks or zero)		3
Sub-Total8
GRAND TOTAL23
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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🔒Cut leather pieces manually following marked outlinesPractical 3
🔒Cut Synthetic Footwear Materials for a Formal Shoe UpperPractical 4
🔒Cutlining and Skiving Leather Edges for Formal Shoe UpperPractical 5
🔒Cut multiple layers of footwear materials accurately and efficientlyPractical 6
🔒Marking and cutting heel and sole components for a leather shoePractical 7
🔒Cut lining and sock materials for a formal shoePractical 8
🔒Cut Footwear Materials Using Mechanical Cutting MachinesPractical 9
🔒Inspect and Finish Cut Edges of Leather Footwear ComponentsPractical 10
Am I competent?

At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:

  • prepare footwear materials using standard patterns ready for cutting operations
  • follow instructions on work tickets or job cards carefully according to your role
  • inspect materials for any defects to ensure they meet production quality standards
  • select and use the right tools, machines, and equipment needed for cutting tasks
  • carry out cutting operations accurately and neatly to meet production requirements
  • report any damaged or faulty work quickly to your supervisor or quality controller

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

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