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| | ~Leather Attachments~
Updated 04/01/08
On
this page you will find some sketches and photographs I offer for ideas of
different styles & designs of leather attachments for horns and bags.
These are only a few of many different ways to attach a strap.
Straps may be attached as well with no leather, by leaving long fringe on each
end which may be braided and tied to the bag or horn itself.
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Several samples of leather tab
designs used for previous straps. |
This sketch demonstrates one of many ways to attach a strap to a horn. The
sketch shows a heart shape, but any shape will work. Leather is laced
through the 4 holes in the center of the heart, and the linen (any course
thread is fine) as shown is wrapped around the tabs. |
This photo shows a simple horn attachment - the strap is looped around
the ring on the horn and sewn down. The same method is used for the
throat.
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The first 3
straps shown above are attached to horns. Notice the leather designs are sewn about
1-2" above the strap's end, leaving the end of the strap & some
fringe to hang loose, which gives a nice look.
*DO
YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS OR PHOTOS FOR STRAP ATTACHMENTS?
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| Powder horn & lettered strap with
beaded edging. Strap is tied to the horn with loose fringes. |
Bag & straightwoven strap. |
My little pottery jug just goes to
show a strap of any width can be used to create a handle or tie to
just about anything! |
*If you have
any ideas, suggestions, or photos on the how-to of attaching straps to any
accoutrement or firearm,
please drop me an email; and I will pass your tips on
to other people by including your suggestion or photograph on
this page. I
thank you for stopping by and look forward to your ideas! EMAIL
ME
The Leatherman: Gary Fatherree
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