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rharris,again the lead is much appreciated. Not only the chap video,but a couple others will be added to my ..learning tools. Thanks Stephanie

rharris,thanks so much for the link to Cowboy Saddlery. The measurement photo really is a help,thank you. Looking at the different saddle makers,oh man, there just aren't words for how awesome they are. I really love Steve Mecum's style of carving. Chester Hapes,has some of the most beautiful designs I have ever seen. Gives me a couple more stars to shoot for. Thanks Stephanie

I have basic chap patterns for small ,medium ,and large. Not many people actually are small ,medium, or large. What I need to know is, how to take the measurements I have and make a custom fit pattern.Where do I start? I assume it is at the waist,but how is it centered on the leg,so it won't twist? Any information will be appreciated. Thanks Stephanie

Hi there, I would like to say hello to everyone here. My name is Stephanie. I am in California. I feel so lucky to have found this group. I have taken a look around, and the talent here is awesome. I hope that all the questions that come from my direction won’t bother anybody. I am here to learn from those that are willing to teach. One of my goals is to be able to make a living at leatherwork. Another is to be able to continue raising my 4 year old grand daughter. Not necessarily in that order. I have tried to teach myself to tool and carve leather. I have kind of had a “hobby†outlook about it until recently. I have picked up a some books and patterns over the last couple years and the information is great ,but to be able to have live people to ask questions and bounce ideas around with ,is so much better. There is so much to learn. I want to become a custom chap builder. The kind of chap the working cowboy or cowgirl or biker would be proud to wear. So ready or not…..Stephanie