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Hi all,

I am making a backpack for someone and I would like to make the straps padded with leather. I am just starting to reseatrch it now, I have some lovwly quality sewfoam that I am yet to experiment with but if anyone has any helpful or tips for this I would be very grateful. 

Many thanks,

Gavin. 

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1 hour ago, remagner said:

What did you finally end up doing with satisfying results?

Rich

I would use 1/8" unfaced neoprene wrapped in 2-3 oz chrome tanned leather.  JH Leather has YouTube videos on making padded dog collars that show the method.  I do this for padded bridles and halters.

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