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Pair of brain tanned britches

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Chumash:
Great work. Congratulations!

PaulN/KS:
Fine work there Ed.  :OK

Pappy:
Nice work Ed, beautiful work.I have been wanting a pair of paints but not much on sewing , been talking to Becka Parker , I usually trade her a hide our 2 to do my sewing work, she loves that and is good at it like you are, I am much better at tanning the hides that sewing them into anything useful.  ;) :) :) She told me as you stated above to get a pair of old paints I didn't mind giving up and she would make the pattern  form them. She has made me a couple of shirts that fit and wear nice but paints are different and I have just been holding off. :)
 Pappy

Outbackbob48:
Ede, pants look really good and really like your extra at the flair at the cuff. Like others I to was afraid to cut my own hides. Like Pappy I also had Rebecca Parker make me a beautiful coat, Last year i got the nerve to make my own pants, they came out pretty good for a first time try, I also took apart a pair of good fitting jeans for a pattern, A good pair of pants have a whole lot of sewing going on. I need to get a pic up of what I have made so far. Pants, leggings, bag, flute bag, and a 2 hide shirt. The jacket that Rebecca made is just the pride of my wardrobe. I have not tried sewing with sinew yet but sewed most of my clothes with brain tan laces. Also have tried a little quill work just to frustrate myself. :( Bob

BowEd:
There's about 20' or so of sewing going on sewing a pants up.I did this one mostly by hand with half thickness of artificial sinew.That's more than strong enough.I estimate it takes around 7 to 8 hours to sew.A few hours of cutting lace too if desired.I like to make sure it's sewn good.I usually overbuild things for durability reasons.

I 4 way round braided close to 20' of 3/8" rope from neck lace for future bags' shoulder straps etc.I damn near had to get on the roof of the house to let all the strands unravel while I was braiding it......ha ha.Tough as hell rope!!!

For these clothing projects I usually keep card board patterns around for various different projects,but going down to the thrift or goodwill store can get a person a pattern that suits themselves.

I think this is my third pair of brain tanned pants I've sewn together.Did a few aluminum sulfate tanned ones also for other people as gifts or sold them in the past.Can't remember now.A number of shirts also.1 coat out of seven deer hides.A few pair of moccassins.A few pairs of full length leggins.Not to mention all the different types bags[tipi,possibles,strike-a-lite,and pipe]/hats/and quivers.
Not to mention all the rawhide accoutraments made.

I did like your beaver mittens Outbackbob.I'm working out a trade deal with an old beaver trapper/coon hunter friend to make him a beaver tail wallet from a beaver he'll trap and I'll keep the hide.I made a pair from sheep skin years ago that are warm as all get out.

I do remember making a whole outfit pants/shirt/and coyote hat for a friend that supplied me with road killed deer hides from a rendering plant that he worked at.I had to laugh....He said his wife ran into the other room when he came out of the bathroom wearing the whole outfit.....ha ha.So he obliged her and chased her around the house.....ha ha.His kids loved it.

Robin can't hardly believe I get it done the way I do.Made her a dress also.Hard to understand I guess.I'm in my glory usually putting it together seeing it evolve.It kinda makes a person marvel at the talent seamstress's have knowing different types of stitches.It also makes one realize the talent the natives had to do this in primitive conditions and with primitive tools.

Brain tan against the skin has a warm feel to it.Not cold or clammy like other tans.It's the connoisseur of deer tans.I'm sure you enjoy your garments you've made for yourselves fellas.Special feeling making clothes out of deer you shot yourself and with bows and arrows you've made for yourself also.
Many years ago I made a few large red cedar boxes to store things in.

I'd love to see others work from brain tan or other type leather for that matter.I guess it's just in some and some not to work with leather.Satisfying hobby I would say.

I've been in communication with an outstanding quill worker.His work is impeccable.Have all the supplies and access for more.It'll take a little practice for that skill.

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