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How do you like them?
I've thought about making a pair from canvas myself.
I've thought about making a pair from canvas myself.
So far I like them. They wear well. I will be making another set for myself and one for a friend as the dimensions on them was close enough to work but I want to tweek them a little for better fitment. The logwood dye I used came out better than expected. It is a dye I will be using again not to mention it is easy to come by. The canvas I used is a cheap painters canvas there are inperfections in the weave which makes it look a little better.
I've made about ten pairs, never from canvas though... Wool and buckskin. Since you used the cheap painters tarp, I'm familiar with the weave... Unfortunately they probably won't hold up well in thick brush. They also will probably be very uncomfortable if you get them wet so waterproofing might be something to look at.
Waterproofing is something I have thought of but I'm still hung up on which way to go. I made a 12x12 diamond tent and I don't want to go the linseed oil method due to the fire hazard. I have used silicone and mineral spirit method several times on other projects and it works well. While that would work good on the tent I don't know how they will work on the leggings due to how they will wear. I may just give it a go and if it don't work out they are easy enough to make another pair. Any suggestions?
Buckskin my friend... wears comfortably, lightweight and strong. I usually wear wool for the fall and winter months and at night. Wool is an excellent insulator, it's fire retardant and still insulates well when wet. I usually wear my buckskins when hunting or trekking through thick brush and through the warmer months, can't go wrong with either.
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kullas said:
You could paint them black to waterproof and add durability to them.
I have a pair of fitted leggings with buttons down the side which are painted and have lasted for many years of hard service.
Your main problem is the weave on the canvas... I have the exact material in my shop. No amount of waterproofing will seal a loose weave.
Certainly it will "help" but I'd personally construct another pair from a more suitable material.
If you like canvas, heavy duck can be obtained easily with a good tight weave, throw it in the washer/ dryer and have at it.
Your going to get some natural repellency from water by closing that tight weave even tighter (By washing/ drying).
Certainly it will "help" but I'd personally construct another pair from a more suitable material.
If you like canvas, heavy duck can be obtained easily with a good tight weave, throw it in the washer/ dryer and have at it.
Your going to get some natural repellency from water by closing that tight weave even tighter (By washing/ drying).
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I've made several pair of brain tanned leggings which went to about mid thigh Tied under knee and loop to belt. Always pulled uncomfortably on my belt. I don't know if secret is making them loose or tight to iliminate that problem.
(All were brain tanned buckskin)
Canvas will breath well and would shed snow if worn over some wool. Good job!
(All were brain tanned buckskin)
Canvas will breath well and would shed snow if worn over some wool. Good job!
I've made a couple of sets of buckskin leggings. I never made the ones that come to a point on the outside of the thigh and then use laces to tie to the belt, but if I were to make more, that's what I'd do. That style originally came from the native Indians and they tied it to the belt that held their breechclot in place. They can easily be used with breeches too.
The ones I use come up over the knee and I tie them up by wrapping leather lacing around twice and tying them just under the kneecap. There's a bit of a natural channel depression there and they stay up just fine.
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Dan
The ones I use come up over the knee and I tie them up by wrapping leather lacing around twice and tying them just under the kneecap. There's a bit of a natural channel depression there and they stay up just fine.
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These are kinda loose except for the thigh. They are not tight but tighter than the rest of the leg. So far what little I have worn them they haven't pulled at my belt. I put them on to try them out and wound up going to the store and wound up wearing them the rest of they day. They was actualy very comfortable.
Yes properly made they should be comfortable for all day wear.
I've found buckskin can "pull" at the skin a bit if not correctly fitted to your legs. However, still the best material for leggings hands down. You can't beat the durability of buckskin and the weight. When canvas gets soaked, you'll not be happy having them attached to your legs.
I've found buckskin can "pull" at the skin a bit if not correctly fitted to your legs. However, still the best material for leggings hands down. You can't beat the durability of buckskin and the weight. When canvas gets soaked, you'll not be happy having them attached to your legs.
The easiest way to get your leggings sized correctly is not to use a paper pattern, but rather pull them around your leg with the inside out and pin them in place. Then, pull them off without removing the pins and sew them together with a simple running stitch using waxed linen thread. Be sure to leave an open area at the bottom to flare around the tops of your shoes or boots.
After sewing them up, trim the seams and then turn them right-side out. If you're using brain tan, don't worry about inside-out/right-side out as both sides are the same. That method will give you leggings that are comfortable to wear for days on end.
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Dan
After sewing them up, trim the seams and then turn them right-side out. If you're using brain tan, don't worry about inside-out/right-side out as both sides are the same. That method will give you leggings that are comfortable to wear for days on end.
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Dan
If you decide you'd rather wear your leggings with the other side out, just turn them with the other side out. Doesn't really matter if the seam is exposed, especially if you wear the seams to the inside of your legs.
In fact, with wool leggings, the seam was worn facing out on the outside of the leg and there was an overlap of at 1" to 2" standing out from the leg. And there definitely is something to be said for wearing wool leggings on a cold Fall or Winter's day.
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In fact, with wool leggings, the seam was worn facing out on the outside of the leg and there was an overlap of at 1" to 2" standing out from the leg. And there definitely is something to be said for wearing wool leggings on a cold Fall or Winter's day.
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I like green for wool, but color is pretty much a personal choice.
I will again mention painting the cloth gaiters. This will obscure the pattern, will strengthen the cloth and will waterproof the material. I use mine regularly and like them as much as I do my wool leggings - depending upon weather conditions.
CS
I will again mention painting the cloth gaiters. This will obscure the pattern, will strengthen the cloth and will waterproof the material. I use mine regularly and like them as much as I do my wool leggings - depending upon weather conditions.
CS
