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Been reading for months but this is my first post...

I'm looking at making some chaps for riding (horses, not motorbikes). I've found all sorts of useful instructions but one thing I can't find is how much leather I'll need. I'm going for full length practical chaps in a latively lightweight leather, 2 pairs. Wondering whether to go for Tandy's current offer of £100 for a hide that they describe as being tanned for upholstery but ideal for chaps...

Thanks in advance

Dan

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You need 1 side for one pair of chaps. Their will be some left over enough to make a purse or two maybe. The lightest i would get is 3 / 4 ounce not sure what is in MM. When you make your pattern make sure you make one for each leg and write left and right on them so you don't cut two alike and to make sure ever thing fits on the side.

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make sure you make one for each leg and write left and right on them so you don't cut two alike and to make sure ever thing fits on the side.

Been there, done that! Made a sheepskin vest and after carefully cutting it out I realised it was going to have two left chest panels!Thanks for the info. I guess a hide will make two pairs then.

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A whole hide will make two pair a side will make one pair.

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