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13.Split Leather Projects.

The use of split cowhide as a substitute for buckskin in the making of moccasins and other Indian costume materials is described on page 392. This leather is also suitable for vests, sleeveless sport jackets and archery jackets. The illustration shows a vest decorated with painted Indian symbols. For this work leather dye was used but Higgins ink is satisfactory. The shoulder and underarm seams of this vest may be machine stitched or laced together with a narrow thong, using a running stitch through punched holes. The pocket may be attached in the same manner. The edges are fringed and may also be painted if desired. Pioneer buttons, as described on page 82 are used.

A plain vest is also shown. This may have pioneer buttons, but if used for Archery a cross laced closing is suggested. The sleeveless jacket is machine stitched together and all edges laced with wide thongs.

Split Cowhide may also be used for several styles of soft leather bags. The illustration shows the assembly of the drawstring bag which has a painted decoration. Beadwork may also be applied to this style bag. The draw cord is tied with the two strand Turkshead, detailed on page 81.

Animal shapes make attractive purses for children. A dog and owl are illustrated.

See underlay and overlay decoration for other split leather bags.