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Stringman:
Ok, I searched, but didn't look hard. I was trying to find a good pattern for a buckskin shirt. I ended up just cutting up a long sleeve pull over I had laying around and using it. I was afraid that the shirt was gonna be too small, but it turned out about right. I used black silk thread for the sew up (all hand stitched.) And I'm not sure of the authenticity of it, but it is sure comfortable. Now I wonder if I should add sleeves or not. What do you think? Also, is there anything I should do to keep it from being ruined in the rain? I brain tanned the (whitetail) hides this winter and they have been smoked.

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cracker:
Personally I like it like it the way it is for now, winter may be a different story. Ronnie

recurve shooter:
down here i cut the sleves out of everything anyway. how many skins is that? two?

Josh:

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...that's what I do too but it gets really hot and humid in AL in the summer.  Maybe sew some on in the fall?   :)  That's what I would do if it were mine.  Looks great  by the way, you did a really good job on it.   :)

donnieonetrack:
Use buckskin thongs and lace on sleeves as needed.  Then you can remove when summer comes around.

Don

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