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OR-PR 156. Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff. Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff. Cut a strip of leather 2 1/2” wide and the length of the largest calf circumference + 2 1/2”. 2 1/2”. Largest Calf Circumference + 2 1/2”. Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff.
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OR-PR 156 Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff
Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff • Cut a strip of leather 2 1/2” wide and the length of the largest calf circumference + 2 1/2” 2 1/2” Largest Calf Circumference + 2 1/2”
Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff • Cut out pearl/cream cow strip as long as cuff and about 2” wider • Make sure that stretch runs along length Cuff length STRETCH Cuff width + 2”
Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff • Glue back of cuff as well as cowhide
Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff • Stretch cowhide lengthwise
Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff • Turn leather strip over, center, and adhere to cowhide strip
Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff • Measure in 2 1/2 “ from each end and mark top & bottom edges of cuff • Cut cowhide at 45° angles as shown • Glue edges of leather strip within cut lines 2 ½” 2 ½”
Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff • Fold and glue down cowhide over edges of cuff • Sew around perimeter of cuff, 3/16” from edges
Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff • Trim away cowhide around perimeter of cuff • Trim folded-over cowhide 1/8” from stitching • Miter corners of cuff slightly
Fabricate a Standard Full Calf Cuff • Your cuff is now ready to attach to the calf band