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  3. sole and upper.JPG

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    Thanks!

    The uppers are pretty supple and all measurements were based on my foot measurements...so there is NO break in period. At least not beyond that of pulling the uppers back from the sole to the sew line, rather than the glue line.

    Sparks

    Looks good.

    I'm sure they'll be very comfortable broke in.

    Keep it up.

  7. R Portmanteau buckle small.jpg

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    kan3malato,

    Here's a link to where I got the threads.

    http://www.mainethread.com/Improved_Waxed_Cord.html

    I believe I got the 6-ply 72" skeins.

    The only way I could have improved them is to find a vendor who was selling these tapered threads made of linen. This is the absolute first time i ever sewed leather without linen thread.

    I bought something like 10 skeins making sure I had enough thread for the port project. I only used one skein to sew the 9-feet of stitching required! Matter of fact, I had three threads left over.

    If I were to do anything different it would probably be to order 60-inch instead of 72-inch. My arms seemed a little short for the six footers...at least for the first few inches.

    Sparks

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