Woodland boots

[The mad welshman]

hay guys
I've just come by some leather from a guy in work..he just got him self a new sofa..so I was wondering if any body has any pattens..? im thinking along the lines of knee lenth with a fold over flap..Robin Hood style

 

[HHazeldean]

You can download patterns for moccasin style shoes online very cheaply which are that kind of thing, coming right up the leg, you'll probably need to get hold of some much thicker leather for the soles though as ordinary sofa leather I wouldn't have thought would stand up to the job. Some thick veg tan would probably do with the leather uppers. Hth

 

[didicoy]

I have a beautiful but very well worn out pair, just the type you describe. I bought them from a traveller in 1982. I will one day get round to making a new pair and taking this pair apart to use as a pattern. They are so comfy I have been known to keep them on for days at a time, even sleeping in them. You will need much thicker leather than you have. Even thicker for the soles. Everything is stitched.

 

[Blundstoned Love]

Your idea is OK, but your materials would end in something a bit "panto" - I think you'd need something much heftier as the guys have said.

Mind you, I'm all for channelling your inner Errol Flynn

 

[The mad welshman]

thanx guys ..I've all ready got some buffalo hide for the soles and im planning to line them with buckskin

 

[Clouston98]

Sounds great! Would be good to see some pictures when you're done.