I ordered 6 feet of leather from a leather supplier (who shall remain nameless). I received the leather, but it appears to me that I was shorted over 1/2 foot of leather. I know that every part of the hide is counted, even if it is scrap, and that the edges are uneven, but the square footage doesn't right to my eyes.
Since I am new to purchasing leather, I would like to get the opinion of you who have been purchasing leather for a good while. I am attaching photos that show the leather piece and my tape measure, showing the 3'x2' measurements.
What do you think? Is there a full 6 feet of leather here, or less than that?
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I ordered 6 feet of leather from a leather supplier (who shall remain nameless). I received the leather, but it appears to me that I was shorted over 1/2 foot of leather. I know that every part of the hide is counted, even if it is scrap, and that the edges are uneven, but the square footage doesn't right to my eyes.
Since I am new to purchasing leather, I would like to get the opinion of you who have been purchasing leather for a good while. I am attaching photos that show the leather piece and my tape measure, showing the 3'x2' measurements.
What do you think? Is there a full 6 feet of leather here, or less than that?
Thanks for you help!