Shotgun Willy

Have you been to the 'how do I do that' section? The wet-formed-bag tutorial might be close to what you're wanting.

Thank you! Paint on material might be a little easier, but it isn't as durable. This sounds like just the thing.

Leatherimages, you're right, they were sewn inside out. As for tunnel stitching, sort of, I think. The stitching's done on an angle so it comes out through the side of the sole. I went to the library and they had a video on how to make these, including instructions on how to make the pattern. These are not that hard to make, but they're by no means a one-size-fits-all moc.. Harvey, the soles on these aren't rawhide, that'd be Apache, and I think they sewed theirs differently. I know what you mean about being slick, though. The vegtan soles about put me on my behind, walking on the carpet. Traction? Not so much. I have been looking at different things to put on the bottom of them, and will probably end up painting them with some sort of rubber.

This isn't the first pair of moc's I've made, as I made my little one some side-folds. But it is my second, and the first hard sole moccasins I've made. It was a good learning experience, and sometime I'll do another pair, as boots. I used deerskin for the uppers, and vegtan cowhide for the soles. I don't know the weight on the soles, because the leather was part of some scraps I bought, but it's about 1/4 inch thick.

Here are some of the purses and a messenger bag, I made for peoples gifts this year.

Well, I'm finally coming in from the shadows. I've learned a lot, so far, just lurking/searching. Ya'll are great! Thanks, Bill