Grumpymann

No Critique. Can't critique. Won't critique. Complement, YUP! "How can I be down?". Question. Why are the pockets in the back? Was it a request or a function thing?

Looking good. Not clear on what the problem with the flap is. I'm far from an expert but I may be able to help. So go slow( I'm not too bright) and set the problem out step by step ( See first brackets) and I may be able to help.

Can't blame a guy for trying!

NICE!

I can't help with the length issue but I do have a trick I have used or years and it rarely lets me down when it comes to lining up the front and the back equally. In the patterns I have drawn a line dividing the piece in half and in quarters. I transfer those marks to every piece in a discrete place. I divide the Gusset in half making a mark and I sew one side starting from the midline (Center of the piece doing only the LEFT side) I sew up one side and THEN the other. This allows me to make any lateral adjustments to the pattern (such as the placements of attachments like pockets or rings) and or the stitch line. But as far as length I have one of those flexible rulers measure add an inch and cut back what I do not use. BUT this is really useless because I end up trimming different lengths on even sides any way. So ... just estimate add 3 to 4 inches and trim it back.

Have you thought about finding a sweater that fir him and adopting the pattern from that?

Looking GOOD! ...... (Obligatory 70's reference for the day. ) ,,,,, If you need someone to beta test one I'm open!

Seriously free range!

Nice job ! could you let me know about your staining process?

Is it just me or is the pattern a bit... confusing?

Wisdom offered. wisdom accepted. Thank you. For me the stress and affect on my family life forced me to quit my "Good Job", Now in the salt mine part time and in my shop the rest. Wife is happy cuz I'm home wife is sad cuz I'm cuz I'm in the shop almost as much as I was gone. Now we are broke, still married, eating at home, watching TV together, the dogs know who I am, my BP is manageable and I'm happy.... Good Luck to us all.

Just a noob here but try Stain sheen

Driving down to Philadelphia SUCKS!

Got a customer wanting a bag that is lined. I'm not flush enough to line with cow hide, is sheep skin good for this? And is 40.00 US a good price for about 8 square feet?

I picked up a set off wish,com 10 bucks US.

Has anyone tried using the same elastic used in sewing? I have done a few projects with it, The way I attach it is Glue paper around the end of the elastic Split the leather in half (Grain side VS Flesh side) slip the elastic between them glue the three pieces together and stitch...... Don't want to hijack the thread. So I will leave it saying good work on the pair posted. And thanks for the pattern

Impressive! LOVE the second one LOT is that a wet mold?

Not sure if this helps but Country Brook Design on amazon MAY have what your looking for. And if your looking for something with a pattern try Strapworks. hope this helps.

Looks good! Just wondering do the posts hold fast?

nstar Thank you again. I think I can muddle through the rest. your road signs were just what I needed. Between the salt mine (Job) and 2 commission pieces I'm about a month away from the start of the hat project but I will post the results of your, and the others tutelage if if comes out nice enough to show in public!

Roq, Tob, nstarleather ....... THANK YOU! These will work! Do I "Turn" stitch? Sew it inside out and flip it right side out when I'm done? I figure I could try that or just do that with the fop and use the hide the stitch with a hat band. I'm pretty sure it will work but is it ..... right?

THANKS!

The muse is in my head all day and in my dreams at night, And in the gauzy image if a sleek black Bolero hat, turquoise, studs with silver coins. The problem is I have only a little idea of where to start. And how I handle the small things like keeping the brim stiff ect. I've searched the net. yotube and asked around. Only a little help but not enough. In a word..... HELP.

Thanks for the warm welcome Bikermutt, CjartestI've , lived in the area for a few years and don't really know many people or places But I'm getting out and about now, I will post a pic soon so you can pick it apart,