Chapter 20 Leather Apron and Jacket
MAKING A LEATHER APRON
A leather apron was needed for Elves and Shoemaker (Figure 20-1). Here is an economical way to make one.
Figure 20-1 Costume design for Elves and Shoemaker.
PROCEDURE FOR CREATING AN ECONOMICAL LEATHER APRON
Material Required:
• Old leather jacket
• Apron pattern
• Sewing machine
• Leather needle
• Scissors
Step One: Cutting Out the Apron
• Pull from stock or purchase an old jacket large enough to cut a full apron from. If there is not enough material, piece it together.
• Lay an apron pattern on top of the leather and cut it out. Also cut out a halter strap and two tie straps. ...
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