Anyone know the general size of a saami sewin kit?
the one traditionally worn on the belt with the pukko/leuku?
the one traditionally worn on the belt with the pukko/leuku?
saami sew kit dimensions
- Thread starter Man of Tanith
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I'd say it depends on the needles and the maker, but housing 60 - 70 mm long and 20 - 30 mm wide isnt that unusual, I think. All sorts of decorations and lids adds to the overall length.
bambodoggy
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Ironically my six year old was watching the Sweden episode of RM last night and the Saami chap on there had one, looked to be only marginally bigger than a match safe....think his was made of birch bark with cord wrapped round a bit of birch and slipped inside.
Hope that helps
Hope that helps
It looks like twisted and laid soft leather to me.
Just split a length (see the loop end ? from there down split it) and twist and roll together.
Very smart needlecase Sandbender
M
Just split a length (see the loop end ? from there down split it) and twist and roll together.
Very smart needlecase Sandbender
M
Dave Canterbury has just posted a video about making one of these on his you tube channel if that's any help.
That brings something to mind; did Wayland not do a tutorial on these a few years ago ?
If Gary doesn't see this thread, someone give him a heads up ?
M
If Gary doesn't see this thread, someone give him a heads up ?
M
Many thanks Toddy . Got some reindeer leather, will try. Just can see how it stays together. Trying soon!!!!
Leather, especially soft leather like that, works really well for cordage
It stays supple in a way that more fibrous materials often don't.
M
It stays supple in a way that more fibrous materials often don't.
M
I'd suggest you make it at least 5cm, mabye a bit longer.
This is based on myself having to abandon one just last week as I realized it was too small for my glover's and saddler's needles, my main users. I't was about 4.3cm.
Hope this helps.
Ste
This is based on myself having to abandon one just last week as I realized it was too small for my glover's and saddler's needles, my main users. I't was about 4.3cm.
Hope this helps.
Ste
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