Turnshoes can be made with basic sewing skills but no shoemaking experience, though practice, and using a broken-in, well-worn turnshoe as a pattern, improves fit. Historically, they were often initially roughly-cut, and fine cutting and fitting were done over wooden lasts; modernly they are usually cut carefully to shape, then sewn without lasts.
Turnshoes can be crafted using basic sewing skills but without prior shoemaking experience, though practice and utilizing a well-worn, comfortable turnshoe as a template enhances fit. Historically, they were often initially roughly-cut, with fine cutting and fitting done on wooden lasts; currently, they are usually cut precisely to shape before being sewn without lasts.