Indians and Mountain Men wore primitive leather leggings and breechclout, later made of cloth or blanketing. Included is a tapered leather legging with fringe option, a full leather legging, and a full cloth legging with the option of sewn or tied side seams. Included is a section on
Working with Leather and glossary of all the terms that are used. Intermediate sizes are easily made.
Made in the USA, published by Eagle View. All terms are fully defined in the handy glossary. Bold illustrated instructions make Eagle View patterns easy to use, even for the novice.
Materials:Leather leggings | Size 30 | Size 34 | Size 39 |
2 Hides, usable area each | 24 x 42" | 26 x 42" | 28 x 42" |
Cloth Leggings |
36" wide | 3-1/4 yards | 3-1/4 yards | 3-1/4 yards |
45" wide | 2-1/4 yards | 2-1/4 yards | 2-1/4 yards |
60" wide | 1-1/4 yards | 1-1/4 yards | 1-1/4 yards |
Leather breechclout |
Hide, whole or pieced | 15 x 60 to 72" | 15 x 60 to 72" | 15 x 60 to 72" |
Cloth breechclout |
Fabric, whole or pieced | 15 x 60 to 72" | 15 x 60 to 72" | 15 x 60 to 72" |
Lining for breechclout |
Cotton fabric | 12 x 24" | 12 x 24" | 12 x 24" |
Fabric: Medium weight leather. Fabric such as wool trade cloth, medium weight blanket material or flannel.
Notions: Thread or imitation sinew, contrasting material for binding edges if desired.
Click ADD TO CART to order yours today!
All sizes are nominal. Please verify with description for more information.
Adobe Reader required to view the files below.