Pattern. The model by which the pieces comprising the upper of a shoe are cut, applied collectively to upper as modified by the differing shape of these pieces.
Pebble. A term used in the process to bring out the grain of leather and give it a roughened or rubbed appearance.
Pegging. Lasting out soles with pegs.
Perforating. Making very small holes around parts of upper. It is performed mostly for decoration.
Polish. The name of ladies’ or misses’ front-lace shoe of higher cut than “bal,” and named from Poland, where it originated.
Pressing. Consists of a flat-press pressure for heels and soles, to prevent cracking of edges and to make parts adhere.
Porpoise. This skin is sometimes used for leather and boot laces, but porpoise hides are ordinarily obtained from the white whale.
Pulling Lasts. Removing the lasts from shoes.
Pulling Over. Pulling upper on the last and tacking it in position.