JDFred

Sometimes it takes over night for the dye to finish moving through the leather. Oiling it after you dye it also helps the dye to even out , also let the oil sit over night before you judge it. I use Angelus alcohol based dyes and apply with a wool dauber. Do you apply the dye in lines or in random circles? I’ve had better luck getting down into things and mor even coverage using circles. Leather quality dose make a difference also. I’m not to the point where I think I’m ready to buy good leather yet so I get some of those spot that don’t take dye real well it’s part of it. Just keep after it and it will get better.

I hate it when I cut thread too short. I’ve found measuring about two inches longer than the piece I need to sew then times that by four.

Looks nice, your lines in your diamonds are super straight. The only thing I see is where you finished you stiching try to hide where you burned the thread where it is not so noticeable. I try to put it in the corner on the inside. Keep up the good work.

I have the same question so I asked a friend that builds a lot of leggin’s and she said that one should be enough but for me because I have a 38” inseam it might be close. She buys her leather from Panhandle Leather she said to call them they could help with some bigger sides for longer legs. I have bought some stuff from them before and they are good people to deal with. I still haven’t got around to building mine yet so I can’t speak from experience but I hope this helps.