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calf skin shooting jerkin

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Ruddy Darter:
Thanks Ranasp,

 No I didn't line it, the flesh side is quite smooth and doesn't cause under clothing to ride up that much. It feels good as it is so I won't chance spoiling the fit. The thinner hide I have is a lot more 'furry' on the flesh side and would have to be lined or worked flesh side out, an idea I'm playing with as the suede looks very nice, an orangy-red brown.
I'm not in the SCA, I don't really have the time or motivation, I bet it would be great fun though 8).

Ruddy Darter.

Zuma:
That is really nice. :) You are quite talented. 8)
Zuma

Ruddy Darter:
Thank you Zuma,

 I don't know though, it came out alot different from what was first planned, it became too snug and would ride up when aiming and crease up and get in the way, so a chop here and there and I'm happy with the jerkin now. I'd save myself a lot of work by making a maniquin first. Saw a good method of doing this on Google---->wearing on an old T-shirt wrap one's torso with cling film, then wrap over the cling film with a good layer of gaffa tape (reinforced tape), then cut up the centre(or back) and remove, then stuff with cut up newspaper or suitable packing material and rejoin the cut centre, mount on a broomstick with a fixed base. I'm going to try this over the weekend. ;D

Ruddy Darter.
(A minor hand injury held up completing the carvings, all good now and will show finish on that post)

Zuma:
Well if you are going to those lengths Rudy, I am a 48" long. lol
You and Pat B should team up. I am sure you have seen his
paper machete art work? I only wish I had the talent.
Zuma

Ruddy Darter:
Lol, no plans on being a full time tailor just yet Zuma ;D. Yes, Pat B's mache English bowmen is coming on a treat, looking forward to seeing it with all the finished details  8).

 Ruddy Darter.

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