We recommend buying the pattern and reading the instructions all the way through before buying materials.
The instructions assume that you are using leather or faux leather. Real leather is sold by the square foot, in full or partial hides. We recommend using garment leather of no more than 2 oz. Cowhide and lambskin are good choices.
Faux leather can be Ultraleather™, Ultrasuede™, or pleather. These fabrics are very easy to sew.
Both real and faux leather scraps are often sold by the pound or bundle. These are perfect for small appliqué shapes.
YARDAGES
We do not give exact yardages, because there are so many different combinations of yokes, appliqués, and collars. For example you might use the same leather for the yoke and the collar of your garment, and different color leathers for the various appliqués and yoke borders. Once you finalize your design as described in the instructions, lay out all the pieces to calculate the yardage required. If using real leather you will have to talk to your leather supplier to figure out how much to buy.
Rough estimates of 45” material required for the yokes alone are 3/8-1/2 YD for women’s and larger girls’ sizes and 1/3-3/8 YD for smaller girls’ sizes.
OTHER SUPPLIES NEEDED
