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Stringman:
Yes, Recurve, it is two, but there was quite a bit of scrap left over. Also, the back came from a big old buck hide and the front from a doe. So there is a little difference in the weight of the thing from front to back. Just kinda have to keep tuggin on the front to keep it in place.

You guys might have something with the whole lace on sleeves idea. I could go ahead and make them up now and lace them on as needed.

Does anyone do any water proofing to brain-tanned deer hide. My source says you don't need to, but I would hate to ruin it after all the work?!?

donnieonetrack:
If it's been smoked you don't need to worry. 

Don

Dane:
Great looking shirt. I just finished a buckskin shirt, and will post pics sometime soon. I opted to sew on sleeves, as I burn easily and already had skin cancer once, so I'd rather skip that. I also reenforced the neck opening. I think the shirts should be a bit loose, so you can stuff them with dried grass or some other insulation material in cold weather.

Dane

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