harrington Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Some new armitas I just delivered to some friends in Gypsum, CO. The grey ones have double fringe on the leg with black underneath, both have Montana silver buckles and conchos. Thanks for looking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Wow, Nice Job!! It was a good choice using the black contrast for fringe and thread on the grey pair. I have not mustered up the courage to contrast to many trim colors, I usually stay in the color range I am working with (like brown & light brown! lol !!) I am afraid I will end up with something that looks like the "Golden Arches" or worse, unintended Rodeo chaps !!! Both pair look excellent, the customers should be very pleased. Rick Edited December 20, 2011 by rickybobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrington Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Thanks for the compliments. I too worry about weird color combinations, in fact, working on a pair of chinks for a lady that wants very light grey chap body with fuschia and turquoise top belt, side plaque, and double fringe, I'm afraid they will look like a rodeo queen's chinks, but it is what she wants. If they turn out less than horrible, I'll post a picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aurelie Report post Posted December 22, 2011 i really like the look of them! NICE job! May i ask the technical difference btw "Armitas" and chinks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrington Report post Posted December 22, 2011 True, traditional armitas have no hardware, using a wrap and tie belt with an apron front and laced legs that you step into like pants, or leather buttons. I make mine with a 1" sewn on belt to the apron front with a buckle in the back and either laced step-ins or a zipper leg connection. Chinks are usually open in the front with a buckle strap or light lace connector and tend to be a bit shorter and usually a rounder pattern than the square leg shape of armitas. Thanks for the compliments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aurelie Report post Posted December 22, 2011 True, traditional armitas have no hardware, using a wrap and tie belt with an apron front and laced legs that you step into like pants, or leather buttons. I make mine with a 1" sewn on belt to the apron front with a buckle in the back and either laced step-ins or a zipper leg connection. Chinks are usually open in the front with a buckle strap or light lace connector and tend to be a bit shorter and usually a rounder pattern than the square leg shape of armitas. Thanks for the compliments ok i think i understand it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonGwiazda Report post Posted December 23, 2011 Well done, they both look great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
