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Thanks for the Response Cobra Steve... and the Info

While rummaging thru the local antique shops back room I found an old treadle sewing machine... the machine looked to be in good condition, but the Wooden case/table was shot to he77... I asked the guy how much he wanted for it, being a cabinet maker I figured I could re-build the cabinet. He told me $20. Has anyone had any experience with these old gems? I know they are used alot in the quilting circles. I would be using it to sew together moccasin weight leather and thinner. I figure if most people are hand cranking the motorized machines anyway... why pay for the motor? and with a treadle i can crank the machine and still use both hands to guide the material thru. A couple of links: http://www.scripophily.net/davsewmaccom.html http://www.ismacs.net/davis/davis_walking_foot_machine.html http://sewwonderful.blogspot.com/2008/09/d...tical-feed.html

I found this Chocolate Brown deer leather in an Antique store, of all places, stuffed inside some old crocks, for $10 per hide and bought 4 of the 6 or 7 they had there (I wish now that I would have bought them all) I wasn't sure what I was going to use them for at the time but I think I finally put them to good use. This "Jerkin(?)" is the first garment I've ever made. It looks a bit wrinkly in these photos, but the wrinkles come out when I have it on and it looks awesome... I'm sure me dear departed Mum was guideing me along a bit. One question I have is... What makes a Jerkin a Jerkin? Does it have to have the little extensions on the top of the arm opening? I'm thinking about adding them... not sure yet though. Comments and Critiques VERY welcome...

I recently went back to work and have been VERY busy... I do still plan on putting together a pattern that I can email to those that would like it. Please be patient... Maybe those who would like a pattern could message me your e-mail address so I can send the pattern and instructions directly. Let me know what file format would work best for you, I can export just about anything. Missy: I am about an hour north of the cities on Hwy 169 in Milaca. Welcome to the boards ;-)

Thanks to all of you for such kind words. I should have told you all this in the original post... I made the finished pair out of a nice, thick, Moccasin weight, Elk Leather.

While looking for garb for our Ren Fest here in Minnesota my wife fell in love with these, but hated the price... I decided I'd give it a try myself... I Ordered some elk leather and started prototyping, first in canvas, then deer leather and tried to figure them out by looking at the photos on the website , a bit of trial and error and finally... Success!!! we think... She loves them.